The best walks and hikes around Costigliole D'Asti

The Strada Regione Crena is located in Agliano Terme (AT), a hilly area known for its vineyards and the Percorso della Barbera (Barbera Route), a 13-km loop trail suitable for hiking, passing through vineyard landscapes, asphalt, and dirt trails. It is located in the heart of Monferrato, about 20 km from Asti.

Take a seat and enjoy your break here. Beautiful views bring peace to your mind.

The castle, configured in a single and imposing square volume, reveals evident architectural stylistic differences, originating from the layout choices undertaken in the 17th century by the legitimate owners. Starting from 1625, the Asinari nobles shared the rank of "counts of Costigliole" with the noble Verasis family. This complex was therefore divided between two feudal lords, who, with autonomous determination, gave rise to transformations and embellishments on subjective bases. The northern part of the manor, pertaining to the Asinari, retains the appearance derived from the interventions of the second half of the eighteenth century, duly inspired by the architectural canons propagated by Benedetto Alfieri. At the same time, the external aspect of the southern part, pertaining to the Verasis, constitutes an interesting example of neo-medieval stylistic re-proposition, dating back to the first decades of the 19th century.

From the Giant Red Bench of Cascina Castlet you have a splendid view of the Rocca di Costigliole d'Asti and the surrounding hills.

The Rocca di Costigliole d'Asti, located in the historic center of Costigliole d'Asti, reveals the roots of an ancient past. Toponyms like "Burio" reveal the pre-Roman settlement of the Ligurian Eburiates. Significant finds, such as the prehistoric pirogue and the Roman stele, have been discovered along the Tanaro river. In 1041, an official document ratifies the possession of Pietro, Bishop of Asti, by Emperor Henry III.

The castle of Costigliole d'Asti, built in medieval times and subject to restoration over the centuries, is an important stage in the "Castelli Aperti" circuit of Lower Piedmont. In 1041, Arrigo III officially conferred possession on the Church of Asti. Subsequently, the castle passed under the authority of Bonifacio del Vasto. In 1198, it was Asti that took possession of the castle, establishing statutory regulations. Built on top of the Costigliole fortress, this mighty quadrangular castle, with a base of 60 meters on each side and a height of 25 meters, is one of the grandest in the Asti area.

At the highest point of the historic center of the village famous above all for its thermal waters (at Fons Salutis, in the lower part). Near the church also the war memorial, the archconfraternity of San Michele and an interesting panoramic point.

One of the many churches in the equally numerous hamlets of Costigliole. Here the story is interesting because from the Annunziata you can take the descent and arrive at Castagnole delle Lanze or continue straight to Loreto and return to the capital town.