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To be precise, it is called the Sanctuary of San Maurizio and Madonna degli Alpini, and is located on top of the promontory overlooking the Cuneo plain. At the base of the steps we find the tombstones of various Alpine soldiers who fell in the war. Further ahead of the Croce degli Alpini, there is a tower that acts as a panoramic balcony

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.

a tough climb rewarded by a place of peace and silence

Beautiful ... it deserves the walk suitable for everyone

Narrow sheer walls lead to the alabaster quarries, and as soon as you enter the temperature drops drastically as the sun's rays are unable to reach this small passage. There are two different ones, at different altitudes. They are worth a visit

You can easily visit it by arriving by car

The Ciciu del Villar area represents, from a naturalistic point of view, an authentic rarity within the Piedmontese environmental heritage, both for the important geological peculiarities - the characteristic mushroom-shaped erosion columns - which make it unique in its kind, and for the richness of the fauna that can be observed in the few hectares destined for protection. Info on the website: https://www.ciciudelvillar.areeprotettealpimarittime.it/

Pay attention to the descent on stones and leaves,