Quincinetto between cultural heritage and mountain scenery

Quincinetto combines religious buildings and rural architecture with a distinctive mountain landscape. The parish church, chapels and houses with Losa stone roofs are part of the town’s cultural character; the valley floor, Cima di Bonze and Borgata Scalaro represent its alpine side. If you choose a destination for its historic buildings or alpine attractions, you’ll find both in Quincinetto.

Churches and rural architectural heritage

The parish church of Gesù risorto, also known as S.S. Salvatore, has medieval origins and was rebuilt in 1770 in the late Baroque style, based on a design by the architect Bella. Inside are frescoes by Carlo Cogrossi, a painter from Treviglio. For travelers interested in culture, the building brings together two aspects: its architectural history and the paintings inside.

Old houses with Losa stone roofs line cobbled lanes. The historic center is also home to the Cappella della Confraternita di Santa Marta, a deconsecrated church. Thus, Quincinetto’s cultural character includes not only its religious buildings but also its traditional streetscape and rooftops.

At an altitude of 915 meters, among chestnut groves, stands the Santa Maria Chapel. It has been a pilgrimage destination for the people of Quincinetto for centuries. Inside are numerous votive offerings, testifying to a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary. The altitude and landscape provide the setting, while the votive offerings make the chapel’s religious significance tangible. In Scalaro, the Chapel of San Quirico dates back to the 18th century and contains a fresco by Cogrossi. The feast of the Chapel of San Quirico is celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday in July. The Sagra del Cipollino is also associated with Quincinetto.

Mountain scenery and Borgata Scalaro

Quincinetto’s mountain landscape rises from the valley floor, at 295 meters, to the 2,596-meter-high Cima di Bonze. The difference between these two elevations marks the transition from valley to mountain peak. The Rio Granero and Rio Renanchio also flow down from the Vallone di Scalaro.

Borgata Scalaro is a well-preserved alpine hamlet, built in a location sheltered from wind and avalanches. It offers a suitable setting for summer alpine farming and hiking. Its sheltered location and summer alpine farming highlight two different aspects of Scalaro: its mountain settlement pattern and the seasonal use of its surroundings. For travelers interested in alpine settlements, the hamlet is a distinct attraction alongside the churches and lanes of the town center.

The GTA route to Maletto

The GTA route to Maletto starts at Quincinetto railway station. From Quincinetto, the GTA crosses the Dora Baltea over an old wooden bridge. In Carema, the route passes vineyards laid out on terraces and supported by large dry-stone walls. The bridge and vineyard terraces represent two distinct features of the route: the river crossing and the shaped wine-growing landscape. This comparison gives you concrete points to consider when weighing the hiking aspect against Quincinetto’s buildings and rural architecture.

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