Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna is a nature reserve situated in the Cuneo plain, at the foot of the Maritime Alps, between the Stura di Demonte and Tanaro rivers. The terrain is predominantly characterized as a plain, featuring plateaus formed by tectonic activity and a nature trail along the Mondalavia torrent with dense vegetation and a waterfall. This environment provides varied settings for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
101
Routes
4.2
(242)
Average rating
1544
People visited

4.4
(5)
16
hikers
15.2km
04:26
410m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(130)
557
hikers
13.6km
04:04
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(13)
84
hikers
6.35km
01:54
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
44
hikers
6.01km
01:45
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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46
riders
51.1km
02:36
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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17
riders
81.4km
04:12
840m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
65.4km
03:01
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
80.2km
03:54
1,080m
1,080m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(6)
36
riders
37.6km
02:31
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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8
riders
10.2km
00:37
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
25.3km
01:39
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
29.7km
02:39
510m
510m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.2
(5)
9
riders
31.7km
02:11
480m
480m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(2)
8
riders
53.4km
04:04
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
5
riders
34.3km
02:04
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(2)
17
riders
48.0km
03:09
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
20
riders
121km
07:39
1,090m
1,090m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
10
riders
19.7km
01:26
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
8
riders
29.8km
02:33
870m
870m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5
runners
9.10km
00:58
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
6.79km
00:44
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
7.22km
00:48
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
12.5km
01:18
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The reserve features more than 80 routes across these sports. It is known for combining natural landscapes with historical exploration.
The reserve protects the archaeological remains of Augusta Bagiennorum, an ancient Roman city. Visitors can explore foundations of a theater, a minor temple, a capitolium, and parts of an amphitheater. An archaeological trail is available, and the Civic Archaeological Museum in Bene Vagienna displays Roman artifacts.
Yes, the reserve offers hiking routes for various skill levels, including easy walks. Komoot provides a guide for Easy hikes in Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna. The nature trail along the Mondalavia torrent features shaded sections and a waterfall, offering a less strenuous option.
Road cycling routes in the area include the View of La Morra Vineyards – Serralunga d'Alba Castle loop from Bene Vagienna, which is about 37.9 miles [61 km] long. Another option is the Salmour loop from Narzole, covering approximately 28.3 miles [45.5 km]. More routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna guide.
Touring cycling routes are available, such as the Barolo Castle – View of Barolo loop from Bene Vagienna, which is about 23.4 miles [37.6 km] long. Another option is the Piazza di Bene Vagienna – The Somaschi Fathers loop from Bene Vagienna, approximately 24.9 miles [40 km] in length.
The reserve is situated in the Cuneo plain, featuring plateaus formed by tectonic activity. The 'sentiero natura' along the Mondalavia torrent offers shaded sections with dense vegetation, including white willows and ancient oaks. A waterfall created by a disused sluice is also a notable feature.
Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna has more than 1,800 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. There are over 80 routes available for various outdoor activities.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area. These include Hiking in Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna, Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna, and MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna.
Mountain biking routes are available, such as the Eastern Bastion – Giant bench "Il paradiso" loop from Bene Vagienna, which is about 18.4 miles [29.7 km] long. Another route is the Panoramic view of the Langhe – Arco del Belvedere loop from Narzole, approximately 19.7 miles [31.7 km] in length.
For official information, the reserve's website is http://riservabenevagienna.parcomarguareis.it/. The Tourist Office of Bene Vagienna can be reached at +39 0172 654 969. The Culture Office of Bene Vagienna can be contacted at +39 0172 654152.
Yes, dedicated jogging trails are available. An example is the The marchesa – wizard's house loop from Narzole, which is about 9.7 miles [15.7 km] long. The Running Trails in Riserva Naturale Speciale Di Benevagienna guide provides more options.
The environment is predominantly characterized as a plain, situated in the Cuneo plain at the foot of the Maritime Alps. It includes the Salmour and Isola plateaus, which were formed by the tectonic activity of the Tanaro river. Trails often follow river valleys and feature varied vegetation.

