Holiday apartment in Cerretto Langhe – culture, sports and the GTL hiking route

History, ball-game traditions, physical activity and regional culinary culture give Cerretto Langhe a distinctive character. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Cerretto Langhe, you can plan your trip around cultural details, activities of your own, a tour of Propi Bun or a stage of the GTL hiking route. In the village, the Chiesa della Madonna di Loreto della Cerretta, the square next to Sant'Andrea and the Circolo Sportivo Ricreativo “Il Crocicchio” each add their own distinctive touch.

Culture and local traditions

The Chiesa della Madonna di Loreto della Cerretta brings together several distinctive details. It dates from 1716 and stands next to an older votive shrine. At its innermost core, a painted inscription bears the year 1616. The 1616 core probably contains frescoes depicting the Virgin Mary and Child along with other religious figures. This is complemented by a small rural chapel in Cerretto Langhe dedicated to San Giuseppe.

Ball-game traditions are also part of the character of the village. Palla a pugno is still played in Cerretto Langhe on the square next to the Chiesa di Sant'Andrea. Contact the municipality to access Palla a pugno. Cerretto Langhe also shares the tradition of pallone elastico with Arguello; in Arguello, there is the classic Langhe variant with a playing field on the bend. This allows you to give different emphasis to sacred art, local customs and sporting activities when planning your trip.

Sports and culinary experiences around your holiday apartment in Cerretto Langhe

At the Circolo Sportivo Ricreativo “Il Crocicchio”, visitors can play tennis, five-a-side football, volleyball and pallone leggero. The facilities also include a covered multi-purpose court with a wooden supporting structure, as well as an outdoor court. The different types of play make this place interesting for travellers who do not want to focus solely on sightseeing during their holiday, but also want to include physical activity in their days.

At Propi Bun, visitors can tour the small workshop as part of a guided visit and learn about the various stages of hazelnut processing. The visit is available by prior reservation. The Propi Bun experience ends with a tasting of sweet and savoury products, a local cheese and a glass of wine. This gives your itinerary a clear culinary dimension in addition to culture and sport, without treating the food experience as separate from the other activities.

GTL hiking route and landscape above the Valle Belbo

For active days, the GTL hiking route offers a clearly described stage: the first section of the GTL hiking route from Serravalle Langhe to Cerretto Langhe ends in Cerretto Langhe. The route follows a long, largely flat section through a still-wild forest above the Valle Belbo. If, when choosing your holiday apartment in Cerretto Langhe, you value a trip combining cultural discoveries, local traditions, sport, culinary experiences and a hiking stage, you will find several documented starting points here for planning your own days.

More destinations for your planning

More places for planning your trip: Monticello D'alba, Riassolo, Valle Talloria, Chianale, Santa Vittoria D’alba, Roburent, Saliceto and Stroppo.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cuneo.