Holiday apartment in Borgomale: castle, churches and Crutin

Borgomale brings together a striking castle, two churches, the underground Crutin of the Enoteca Comunale and a route through the Langhe, creating a destination with cultural, culinary and literary connections. If you are planning a holiday apartment in Borgomale, you can tailor your stay to the interests of your travel group: between local history, regional specialities and a route through nature and literature.

Culture between the castle and churches

Borgomale Castle, known as the “Castle of the Five Towers”, was built from 1429 onwards by the Falletti di Alba on the foundations of an earlier 12th-century fortification.

The castle includes an armoury, a ceremonial staircase, the Caminata and Fresco halls, as well as a rampart walkway. The various structural elements give the complex several historical facets.

The castle is privately owned and is normally not open to visitors. This status is relevant when planning your trip and should be taken into account when arranging your day.

The present-day parish church of Sant'Eusebio was completely rebuilt between 1665 and 1668. It retains the 17th-century layout with a single nave.

Sant'Eusebio also houses a wooden statue of the Madonna del Carmine. The church of Santa Caterina preserves a recently restored painting depicting the patron saint.

Crutin and culinary character

The Enoteca Comunale contains two Crutin carved into tuff, with domed vaults extending across two underground levels.

The larger Crutin was used to store and preserve wine and food. This makes the site a combination of the architectural speciality of tuff and traditional food storage.

The Enoteca Comunale offers traditional rural snacks from the Langhe, with tastings of local wines, cured meats, raw-milk sheep's cheese, honey, jams, as well as desserts made with hazelnuts and spelt. This gives your stay a clear culinary focus that extends beyond individual products to highlight the region's food culture.

GTL stage between nature and literature

The GTL stage from Benevello follows Provincial Road 230 towards Montemarino, which is already a hamlet of Borgomale. It passes by the hamlet and then continues along a small road towards San Bovo.

The stage passes through the heart of the Langa di Fenoglio to Pavaglione, the setting of one of the best-known novels by the writer from Alba. In this way, it connects nature and literature.

The “Alta Langa del Belbo” tourist route also reaches Borgomale via Benevello. Borgomale is also served by a bus service operated by Gelosobus from Canelli, which can be taken into account as a specific local point of reference when planning mobility.

Holiday apartment in Borgomale for different travel ideas

When choosing a holiday apartment in Borgomale, your preferred travel focus is a useful starting point. If you place different emphasis on local history, regional tastings or the connection between nature and literature, you can incorporate your accommodation accordingly into your travel plans. This leaves room for cultural discoveries, enjoyable stays and a route with a literary connection.

More destinations for your travel plans

If you would like to extend your travel plans beyond Borgomale, you can also discover Vinadio, Cavaliggi, Montelupo Albese, Morozzo, Gambasca, Bagni Di Vinadio, Villafalletto and Cherasco.

For the overarching travel overview: Cuneo.