Holiday apartment in Viola: trails, culture and Rocca dei Corvi

Viola lies in the upper Val Mongia, in a basin at the foot of Bric Mindino. When you choose a holiday apartment in Viola, you can plan your trip around a special combination of landscapes, trails, religious buildings and sporting experiences. The Mongia River rises at the foot of Monte Mindino and divides Viola into two districts. This clear landscape structure makes the area appealing for days when you want to switch between exploring on foot, cultural experiences and activities by bicycle.

What makes a holiday apartment in Viola appealing

Viola offers a range of trails for hiking plans, each with its own character. The marked B19 trail branches off from the paved road after about 200 metres. It then climbs through a chestnut grove as an old mule track bordered by dry-stone walls. Stage 3A of the Sentiero Tanaro also leads from the Madonna della Neve chapel along a local unpaved road and then via a trail to the village of Viola St. Gréé.

Rocca dei Corvi and panoramic views

Rocca dei Corvi is one of the prominent destinations around Viola. The corresponding route begins in Viola S. Giorgio, follows the road to St. Gréé for about two kilometres and then continues along a track to the village of Crivella. The route to Rocca dei Corvi also reaches a rock tower about 90 metres high, known as La Sfinge. Viola also has a via ferrata leading to Rocca dei Corvi. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Viola will find a place where different kinds of days combining trails, rocky landscapes and viewpoints can be planned, without every outing following the same pattern.

Churches, chapels and traces of local history

The buildings in Viola also provide specific destinations for an exploration tour. Traces of an old fortress can still be seen in Borgo Castello. The Parrocchiale di San Giorgio was founded around 1190. The San Giacomo chapel has a double portico and dates from the 17th century. Two holy-water fonts from the 14th century are preserved in the S. Lorenzo chapel. There are also the distinctive scau-type buildings, which were used for drying chestnuts. On a walk, traces of fortifications, religious architecture and rural building styles therefore come together.

Madonna della Neve and trails through the cultural landscape

The Santuario Madonna della Neve developed from a votive pillar that was converted into a larger religious building between 1630 and 1650. The sanctuary contains a votive pillar with an image of the Madonna and Child. The connection between religious history and the experience of walking is particularly evident on Stage 3A, which leads from the Madonna della Neve chapel to Viola St. Gréé. A holiday apartment in Viola can therefore be a suitable choice if you would like to discover historic places not in isolation, but together with trails through the surrounding cultural landscape.

Bike park and views across the region

For cycling days, St. Gréé Bike Park has four downhill trails, as well as an on-site bicycle rental service and workshop. From Viola Castello, a route at an altitude of 1,066 metres reaches a viewpoint overlooking Val Tanaro. Continuing along the trail to the ridge in the Pavesi area offers views across the Monregalese area and the Langhe. This combination of bike park, high-altitude trails and viewpoints expands the options for experiencing the region around Viola according to your preferred daily rhythm.

More places to discover

Other places to include in your travel plans are Castiglione Falletto, Sale San Giovanni, Vicoforte, Roccaforte Mondovì, Cerretto Langhe, Canale, Prazzo Superiore and Levice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Cuneo.