Holiday apartment in Arietti: Rose Garden, Forest and History

A holiday apartment in Arietti offers you a stay where roses, local history and nature experiences bring together different interests. The specific address, Il Profumo delle Rose, is located at Località Arietti 8, 12040 Sommariva Perno (CN). Visitors are welcomed by a farmhouse restored in the shabby-chic style, surrounded by green spaces and a rose garden with around 700 rose plants. This means that getting your bearings begins not with interchangeable surroundings, but with a distinctive feature of the place.

Holiday apartment in Arietti amid cultural heritage and local history

In the historic center of Sommariva Perno, the “A spasso con la Bela Rosin” walking tour leads through the streets and tells the love story of Vittorio Emanuele II and Rosa Vercellana. At the entrance to the historic center stands the crenellated Neo-Gothic Arco di Vittorio Emanuele II, with a commemorative plaque from 1888. The Cappella di San Rocco contains 18th-century stucco work as well as a wooden statue of Saint Roch.

The Baroque church of San Bernardino was built in 1768, completely restored by the municipality in 1995, and is now used as a cultural center. In Valle Rossi, the church there houses the Pietà by Martino Spanzotti. The restored Santuario del Tavoletto stands on a hill and has a long religious tradition. This gives you a cultural program combining walks through history, sacred art and local stories.

Forest paths, rock formations and lakes in the Roero

The landscape also offers different ways to explore. The rock formations of Sommariva Perno can be reached via the small valleys at their base. The historic path “dȓa muntà ‘d l’Èȓe” connected Sommariva Perno with the valley villages, including Arietti. As a circular route, the Sentiero degli Asfodeli / S2 runs entirely through the historic Fini Superiori forest. This combination of rocks, forest and historical connections makes it possible to vary your choice of daily activities, without every outing having to follow the same rhythm.

The Parco Forestale del Roero has barbecue areas, play areas, a fitness trail and two fenced lakes. As its second body of water, the park includes Lago degli Aironi. From Sommariva Perno, the Parco Forestale del Roero can be reached by bicycle in about 20 minutes or on foot in about 90 minutes. If you choose a holiday apartment in Arietti as a starting point for different vacation days, such specific destinations can play an important role in your personal planning.

The local character also includes strawberries bearing the Sommariva Perno De.C.O. designation. They are produced exclusively within the municipality and are closely connected with the history, culture and traditions of the place. A family-oriented experience was the Festa delle rose in June 2017 at Il Profumo delle Rose: at that time, 700 rose plants were in bloom, and visitors could discover animals from the Asini si nasce educational farm.

Further destinations for planning your trip:Tre Rivi, Venasca, Manzotti, Artesina, Crissolo, Barolo, Magliano Alfieri, San Giacomo

For the broader travel overview: Cuneo.