On the Sant'Eusebio Trail
T19
Level of difficulty
Type
Duration
3h 05'
STARTING POINT
Cavour Street
Municipality of departure
Farigliano
Starting fee
275 m
POINT OF ARRIVAL
Cavour Street
Municipality of arrival
Farigliano
Arrival fee
275 m
Length of the route
22.3 km
MAXIMUM QUOTE.
652 m
Minimum fee
252 m
Uphill elevation gain
706 m
Downhill gradient
705 m
Charging column
Present
It is located at the Bricco Rosso farmhouse in Farigliano, at Bricco Rosso 99; phone number 392.3568550.
THE PATH.
Fascinating medium-length loop route that from the center of Farigliano first reaches Belvedere Langhe and then bends westward, thus lapping Clavesana and the Tanaro River.
Running along a mix of dirt and paved surfaces with moderate gradients, the route offers an authentic immersion in the area’s typical landscape, weaving through Dolcetto vineyards, the Clavesana badlands, and rural vistas of mixed woodlands, shrubs, and meadows and pastures.
The climb along the Sentiero di Naviante toward the church of Sant'Antonio Abate is particularly scenic, as is the stretch through Belvedere Langhe between the Chapel of the Assumption and the church of Santa Margherita.
LOCATIONS AND POINTS OF INTEREST
The Red Cats
"Gatt Ross" is the affectionate nickname given—according to an ancient legend—to the residents of Farigliano, a place name that some believe reflects their open and jovial nature. In keeping with this playful and creative spirit, over the years, various red cat silhouettes have been hung throughout the village—in gardens, at windows, and on gates—as part of a unique open-air treasure hunt designed especially for children.
Former Bra-Ceva railway
Opened in 1874, effectively establishing the first rail link between Turin and Savona, the Turin–Carmagnola–Bra–Ceva railway line remained in service until November 5–6, 1994, when flooding of the Tanaro River rendered several sections impassable, making it impossible to restore service. In some places, the abandoned right-of-way is now used for hiking.
Calanques on the Tanaro
Also known as the “Rocche dei Perticali,” the Clavesana badlands appear as deep, “knife-edge” gullies that are very steep and form a branched, radial pattern extending along the Tanaro River. Formed by the erosion of rainwater on clayey rocks, they are recognized as a Geosite of interest by ISPRA and included in the National Inventory of Geosites.
Ruins of Belvedere Langhe Castle
The current ruins, commonly referred to as “del Castello,” are actually the remains of a brick watchtower built in the mid-14th century. The tower was part of a fortress that formed an oppidum, which was destroyed by the French during the civil war between the “Principists” and the “Madamists” in the first half of the 17th century.
Local Specialties
Dolcetto di Dogliani: considered to be one of the most widespread grape varieties in southern Piedmont, Dolcetto would seem etymologically to derive from dosso or hill (duset), although several scholars prefer to associate it with the sweetness of the pulp that is more easily perceived when tasting the grape than other classic Piedmont varieties. In the territory of Dogliani and twenty other municipalities in the Cuneo area, the Dogliani DOCG appellation is produced, with a strong and harmonious flavor and a finely almond aftertaste.
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