Holiday apartment in Simone: culture, mountains and regional experiences

Simone combines traces of cultural history with a mountain landscape and regional experiences ranging from marked trails to traditional festivals.

Traces of cultural history between Vallemosso and Valdilana

A distinctive trace of cultural history leads to the former factory of Cav. Giacomo Sella. The Fratelli Simone established their headquarters there; they purchased the factory in 1890. In Valdilana, the centenary of ARCI Simone was celebrated in 2019. An initiative in Valdilana focused on carnivals spanning three centuries through to the present day. The 1890 factory purchase and the carnival initiative’s span of time thus connect different historical periods in the region’s history.

Castle, museum and palaces in the area around Simone

Castello di Zumaglia is located in the immediate vicinity of Simone. The Fondazione FILA Museum, Palace Gromo di Ternengo and Palazzo Ferrero are located in the area around Simone. The castle is therefore in the immediate vicinity, while the museum and palaces are considered part of the town’s wider surroundings.

Mountains and marked trails around Simone

Several mountains form part of the landscape around Simone. Monte Rovella is located in the immediate vicinity of Simone. Monte Rubello, Rocca dell'Argimonia and Monte Terlo are also located in the area around Simone.

In the wider regional surroundings of Oasi Zegna, a network of trails offers more than 100 kilometres of marked routes through forests, pastures and alpine meadows. For a day of hiking, the figure of more than 100 kilometres is specific route information; forests, pastures and alpine meadows also identify the types of landscape along the trail network.

A gastronomic hike with a stop at Arci Simone

The gastronomic hike “Quattro passi e un boccone” had reached its eighth edition. It was organised by the Amici del Parco Reda together with AIB and Arci Simone. “4 Passi e 1 Boccone” included a stop at Arci Simone, where participants could eat a hot first course. The route concept and the hot dish are specific details associated with this gastronomic hike.

Carnival in Valle Mosso and traditional activities

A carnival celebration included songs, a large confetti battle and a snack. The “Gruppo Allegorico Arci di Simone” took part in a carnival celebration in Valle Mosso. The Museo laboratorio del Mortigliengo presents ethnography from the Mortigliengo area and offers demonstration workshops on making walnut oil and apple vinegar, growing and drying chestnuts, and processing hemp.

Other travel destinations besides Simone

Other travel destinations besides Simone: Roppolo, Campiglia Cervo, Muzzano, Vigliano Biellese, Vivaro, Andorno Cacciorna, Viverone and Sala Biellese.

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