Aromatics Trail

Towns and Villages Along the Route

Acqui Terme

In the Bormida Valley, on its left bank and at an altitude of just over

Alice Belcolle

The village rises on the slope of a high hill at 420 meters above sea

Bistagno

The origin of the village’s name remains a subject of linguistic debate. On one hand,

Cartosio

The origins of the village of Cartosio, home to around 700 inhabitants on a gentle

Cassine

The town covers a wide area, with buildings, churches, and houses stretching from the base

Cassinelle

Cassinelle

The village, with just over 800 inhabitants, forms a Y shape on the ridge of

Castel Boglione

Surrounded by vineyards, woods, and chestnut groves, this village of 600 inhabitants has ancient origins,

Castel Rocchero

Castel Rocchero

The village rises in one of the most densely cultivated vineyard areas of the region,

Castelletto D’Erro

Still in the province of Alessandria but almost on the border with Asti, this small

Castelnuovo Bormida

The exact date of this village’s foundation, along with that of its castle, is uncertain,

Cavatore

This village, set between the Valle di Erro and Valle di Visone, has a truly

Denice

Overlooking the Bormida Valley, the small village of Denice lies in the heart of Upper

Fontanile

“Land rich in springs”—this is the meaning behind the name of Fontanile, a village historically

Grognardo

Grognardo is a small village nestled in the natural landscape of Upper Monferrato, just 8

Malvicino

Situated amidst nature, in the chestnut forests of the upper Erro valley, this small hamlet

Maranzana

The village of Maranzana is situated in a natural area of great significance, perched in

Melazzo

The village of Melazzo, likely already existing in Roman times, is located in the Erro

Merana

The village rises in the valley of the Bormida di Spigno, in a wild landscape

Mombaruzzo

A hilltop municipality offering beautiful panoramic views, the village has certainly ancient origins—pre-Roman, as evidenced

Montechiaro D’Acqui

An ancient village located in the heart of Monferrato, in the province of Alessandria, Montechiaro

Pareto

Pareto is a small village of just over 500 inhabitants, located in the province of

Ponti

The village lies near the Bormida River, where clear archaeological findings attest to an urban

Ponzone

The village stands in a wild natural setting teeming with wildlife, perched on the ridge

Quaranti

Nothing certain is known about the etymology of the name, though many hypotheses have been

Ricaldone

The village rises among hills covered in vineyards, and wine has been the backbone of

Rivalta Bormida

Ripa Alta is a name that reflects the village’s elevated position above the Bormida River.

Spigno Monferrato

Spigno is the southernmost commune in the province of Alessandria, stretching right up to the

Strevi

The village stretches along a long ridge, with its territory ranging in elevation from 150

Visone

The village of Visone is traversed by the Visone stream, from which it takes its