Discover Cosseria: Forest, Culture and MTB

Cosseria combines sacred art, historic wall remains, the protected Tenuta Quassolo area and organized MTB excursions. The Cappella di S. Rocco dates from the 17th to the 19th century. In addition to the chapel, the parish church, castle ruins, woodland and cycling routes are among the area's specific attractions.

Sacred Art and Historic Traces

The Chiesa parrocchiale dell’Immacolata Maria Vergine preserves several sacred details. The sacristy houses late Gothic frescoes attributed to the anonymous Maestro di Cosseria. The church interior also contains two votive panels dating from 1515. On its façade, the church preserves a sandstone rose window from the 15th century. For those interested in culture, this church contains frescoes in the sacristy, votive panels in the church interior and the sandstone rose window on the façade. Anyone interested in ecclesiastical art will find different furnishings here in clearly distinguishable parts of the building.

Castle Ruins in the Surrounding Area

Outside the church building, further historical evidence can be found around Cosseria. The ruins of Castello di Cosseria and Castello di Roccavignale are located nearby; the ruins of Castello di Murialdo are in the vicinity of Cosseria. Today, the entrance gate, part of the surrounding wall and masonry structures at the Montecala Pass can be seen at Castello di Cosseria. For those interested in culture, these castle ruins complement the sacred buildings with visible remains of fortifications. At Castello di Cosseria, the focus is on the entrance gate, the surrounding wall and the masonry structures at the Montecala Pass.

Tenuta Quassolo: Forest, Meadows and Agriculture

The protected Tenuta Quassolo area also includes Cosseria. The estate is characterized by well-preserved mixed tall forest consisting of oaks and, in some places, Scots pine. The landscape also includes meadows and agricultural areas. The transition between forest, meadows and agricultural areas is significant with regard to avifauna. Nature enthusiasts can focus on the oaks and, in some places, Scots pine in the mixed tall forest, as well as on the meadows and agricultural areas. The alternation between wooded and open areas is one of the Tenuta Quassolo's specific landscape features.

MTB Experiences in the Val Bormida

The Museo della Bicicletta di Cosseria organizes MTB excursions from Cosseria through the forests of the Val Bormida. The tours follow mule tracks and single trails, as well as the permanent “6H del Museo” course. For MTB enthusiasts, the offer connects the starting point in Cosseria with the woodland area of the Val Bormida and the three types of route. When planning a trip, this subject area can be considered separately from the sacred buildings and castle ruins. The excursions therefore lead from Cosseria into a clearly designated landscape area and use both paths and the permanent “6H del Museo” course.

Other Places for Orientation

For further travel planning, you can also visit Tovo San Giacomo, Bossaneto, Campochiesa, Gorra, Millesimo, Savona, Magliolo and Borgio Verezzi.

To the higher-level travel overview: Savona.