Discover Cumiana: Nature, Climbing and Heritage

Cumiana offers several highlights to consider when planning a trip: nature in the Parco Montano dei Tre Denti e del Freidour, outdoor activities on hiking and mountain biking trails, and cultural landmarks with a long history. If you’re looking for a hotel in Cumiana, you can start by considering which of these aspects you want to shape your trip.

Mountain Scenery and Nature in Parco Tre Denti–Freidour

The Parco Montano dei Tre Denti e del Freidour was established as a regional park of provincial interest under Piedmont Regional Law No. 32 of November 8, 2004. It covers about 800 hectares, ranging in elevation from 640 metres to 1,445 metres at Monte Freidour. These elevations indicate the park’s range. Mammals found in the park include wild boar, roe deer, chamois, mountain hare, fox, badger, stone marten, weasel and squirrel.

Hiking, Mountain Biking and Climbing

Hiking trails in Cumiana are marked with white and red paint blazes. Since 2011, signposts have also been installed in the Parco Tre Denti–Freidour area. This distinction is useful for navigation: the trail markings refer to hiking trails in Cumiana, while the additional signs are specifically in the park area.

The green area between Cumiana town centre and the Parco Tre Denti–Freidour is criss-crossed by mountain biking trails. They pass through beech and chestnut forests, by distinctive boulders, and over climbs of varying difficulty. Check trail conditions before setting out. Some particularly beautiful multi-pitch climbing routes can be found at the Tre Denti di Cumiana. For a different kind of climbing, Cumiana’s Boulder Garage is an indoor climbing centre with more than 300 m² of climbing space, including a large bouldering area and an area for climbing circuits. Details of the different activities can help you choose a more specific focus for your trip.

Historic Buildings and Art

The bell tower of San Gervasio dates back to the 9th century and is one of the oldest monuments in the Pinerolese area. It contains remains of a 15th-century fresco depicting the Assumption of Mary, attributed to the Master of Cercenasco. The bell tower thus combines an early architectural history with a later work of art.

The architecture of the Palazzo della Costa also reflects several building phases: Guglielmo Bernardino dei Canalis built one wing in the 16th century, and the palazzo was expanded in the 18th and 19th centuries. Remains of the boundary walls and several ruins of the Antico Castello della Costa have survived east of the hamlet of Costa. An interesting route for art and scenery leads there.

The church of Santa Maria della Motta is dedicated to the Feast of the Nativity of Mary. Its elliptical floor plan defines its architecture; after Vicoforte, it is the largest oval church in Piedmont. Together with the palazzo and the surviving castle remains, it offers a different perspective on Cumiana’s history from the bell tower and its fresco.

Plan Your Journey

A municipal travel guide lists a bus service from Via Sacchi in Turin, running every half hour. It also describes the Turin–Pinerolo rail connection, with passengers alighting at Piscina and continuing to Cumiana by shuttle bus. Check the latest bus, train and shuttle timetables before travelling so you can plan your journey accordingly.

Explore more destinations: Collegno, Frassinetto, Pinerolo, Trofarello, Volpiano, Cavour, Parella, Moriondo Torinese.

For the broader travel overview: Turin.