Villar San Costanzo is a charming village located at the foot of Mount San Bernardo, at the beginning of the Maira Valley. This town is known for the "Ciciu del Villar" Nature Reserve, where you can admire particular mushroom-shaped geological formations, called "ciciu", created by erosion over the centuries.
The village also boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage. Do not miss the Church of San Costanzo al Monte, a rare example of a religious building with two overlapping floors in Romanesque-Gothic style, which preserves an evocative crypt.
Furthermore, the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, part of the ancient Benedictine abbey founded in the 7th century, is embellished with 15th-century frescoes by the painter Pietro da Saluzzo and has a crypt dating back to the 11th century.
Outdoor enthusiasts can follow the route from Monte Pagliano to San Costanzo, a marked route equipped with rest areas and e-bike charging points, which invites you to discover the area in a sustainable way and in contact with nature.
Villar San Costanzo is an ideal destination for those who want to immerse themselves in nature, history and Piedmontese traditions, offering unique experiences among uncontaminated landscapes and testimonies of the past.
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