Holiday apartment in Cigliè: Castle, Chapels and Mountain Views

Cigliè combines historic buildings with chapel trails, mountain views, regional cuisine and Piedmontese traditions. Between castle history and frescoes, a walk along quiet roads and local festival dates, it offers a varied setting for planning your trip. If you choose a holiday apartment in Cigliè, you can tailor your stay around culture, landscape and enjoyment.

Castle and Churches as Cultural Traces

The medieval castle of Cigliè was built between 950 and 1000. It has been owned by the Capris family for three centuries; today, it is inhabited by the last descendant of the family. The parish church of Santi Pietro e Paolo was built in the Baroque style and is first mentioned in 1041 in an official document, a diploma. The Chiesa di San Giovanni complements this picture with a neoclassical façade and a freestanding brick-built bell tower, which was added around 1885.

Frescoes and Views Around the Chapels

The Cappella di San Dalmazzo is an example of Romanesque architecture; its fresco cycle is attributed to the anonymous “Maestro di Cigliè”. The Cappella di San Giorgio stands on the highest hill in Cigliè. From its forecourt, on sunny days the view extends from the Maritime Alps to the Monte Rosa massif; Monviso is also visible directly opposite. On its altar wall there is a fresco depicting Saint George piercing the dragon to rescue the princess.

The Chapel Trail as an Active Discovery

The chapel trail of Cigliè runs along quiet roads and paths and offers views from the Ligurian Alps to the Monte Rosa massif. Guided tours of the chapels are available by prior reservation. This allows you to combine a walk through the landscape with a closer look at the sacred buildings.

Autumn Event, Patron Saint’s Festival and Local Cuisine

The “Itinerario d’autunno” is scheduled for the third Sunday in October; it is a walk to rediscover the art and traditions of Cigliè. The traditional chickpea soup “Cisrà” is served during the “Itinerario d’autunno”. The predominant wine-growing sector in Cigliè produces Dolcetto wine. The patron saint’s festival of Santi Pietro e Paolo is scheduled for the last Sunday in June. It includes a procession in which the statue of the patron saint is carried through the streets of Cigliè; on Saturday evening, there is also a performance in the Piedmontese dialect.

Choose a Holiday Apartment in Cigliè According to Your Interests

Cigliè can be reached via the Torino–Savona motorway, the Mondovì Ovest exit and then the SP12 and SP196 roads. There are two car parks near the castle and parish church. When choosing a holiday apartment in Cigliè, you can therefore consider whether the castle, churches and frescoes, the chapel trail with mountain views, Dolcetto and Cisrà, or the two festival dates should be the focus of your stay.

Discover More Places

For more ideas of places to visit, you can explore Serravalle Langhe, Sorano, Cherasco, Polonghera, Roddi, Isasca, San Lorenzo and Vernante.

To the overview of the wider travel region: Cuneo.