Discover Cossano Belbo: Holiday Apartment, Vineyards and History

The Moscato hills of Cossano Belbo open onto the broad Belbo basin. Dolcetto vineyards lie on the middle slopes of the Cossano Belbo municipal area. Towards Alta Langa, the road from Scorrone winds through hazelnut groves. This gives you a tangible introduction to the basin, slopes, vineyards and landscapes of the Langhe.

Wine Landscapes and Viewpoints

The Santuario della Madonna della Rovere stands at a viewpoint. Nearby is the Big Family installation, inspired by typical Piedmontese straw chairs. Both places offer distinctive features, combining regional design with views across the landscape. Those choosing Cossano Belbo as a holiday destination can combine these special spots with the vineyards and trails in the surrounding area.

Castle, Cave and Well

The visible remains of the former castle have been preserved in Cossano Belbo. The Crutin ed Bastian is a cave dug into tuff stone that was once used to store perishable food and hide partisan weapons during the Resistance. Beneath the tower of the former manor house is a restored well more than 25 metres deep. It has retained its water-lifting mechanism and can be visited with the aid of a spotlight.

Trails Around Cossano Belbo

The first stage of the Pavesian Way connects the historic town centres of Santo Stefano Belbo and Cossano Belbo. The Pavesian Way descends towards Cossano Belbo via Scala Santa and Santa Libera. The Scala Santa trail connects the chapels of Santa Libera and San Bovo and includes more than 170 steps set into the rock.

The Sentiero Masino is an approximately 11-kilometre circular trail connecting Cossano Belbo with the hamlets of Scorrone and Trassino. The Sentiero Belvedere is an approximately 19-kilometre circular trail from the centre of Cossano through San Pietro and Madonna della Rovere to San Donato di Mango. The Sentiero Lungobelbo is home to wetland fauna, including grey herons, mallards and typical reptiles and amphibians. The different trail lengths help you compare hiking options and plan your day.

Wine, Festivals and Local Culture

The Enomuseo TOSO houses a collection of historic objects and equipment from the winery’s past. The Sagra degli In in Cossano Belbo takes place on the third weekend of May. It combines gastronomic and wine-related offerings from the Langhe with historical re-enactments, contributions on the sustainability of organic products and an area dedicated to food culture. The patron saint’s festival of Cossano Belbo takes place every year during the third week of July. In the vineyards of the Langa Soprana area, there is also the giant Altalanga swing, dedicated to the local DOCG sparkling wine produced using the traditional method.

If you are considering a holiday apartment in Cossano Belbo or a holiday home for your stay, you can weigh up hiking trails, wine, festivals and history as separate focal points. For landscape interests, there are hills, vineyards, hazelnut groves and wetland fauna; cultural highlights include castle remains, the Crutin ed Bastian, the well, chapels, the Enomuseo TOSO and the festivals. This allows your choice to be aligned with your personal travel plans without reducing Cossano Belbo to just one type of trip.

More Places for Your Planning

Other places for your travel planning include Acceglio, Cerretto Langhe, Garbelletto, Santa Vittoria D’alba, Robilante, Fossano, Belvedere Langhe Cn and Clavesana.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cuneo.