Discover Villareggia: Heritage, Trails and Brut

Villareggia combines medieval traces, trails with different profiles, and a local food culture. When choosing a destination for your stay, you’ll find connections here ranging from local history to tours and traditions. These different highlights will help you get to know the facets of the town that match your travel interests.

Medieval traces and historic churches

The Torre-Porta dates back to the 13th century and is considered Villareggia’s only surviving medieval monument. Passing through its archway, you reach the Ricetto, the old town center. The connection between the gateway and the historic town center offers a tangible starting point for exploring local history.

The 16th-century Church of Santa Marta stands in the Ricetto’s square. The parish church of San Martino has a different historical connection: it is the only surviving part of the former village of Uliacco, which has since disappeared. It also stands on the hill that surrounds Villareggia. The church was built in the late 17th century and is in the Romanesque style.

The remains of an old castle can be found in the hamlet of Rocca. Together with the Torre-Porta and the churches, they offer several points of historical interest rather than focusing on just one building.

Trails with different profiles

MoncriVillaTrails ROSSO combines short, challenging climbs with technical and enjoyable descents. The trail is intended for somewhat more experienced cyclists or people traveling on foot. Trail conditions may change, so check them before setting out.

MoncriVillaTrails BLU is suitable for hikers, runners, cyclists, and horse riders. The trail has no particularly steep sections and can be followed in either direction, starting from Villareggia or Moncrivello. It connects to the Sentiero delle Pietre Bianche over a further 15 kilometers.

The profiles described emphasize different features: ROSSO focuses on challenging climbs and technical descents, while BLU is specifically described as having no particularly steep sections. This gives you a practical basis for assessing the two trails according to their respective route features.

Villareggia lies on the left bank of the Dora Baltea. The waterways that irrigate the area include the Naviglio di Ivrea. The Sentiero delle Pietre Bianche offers a short detour to the Elevatore di Villareggia: this 19th-century structure still lifts water from the Naviglio without using electricity. Here, the trail meets the history of water engineering.

Brut and local traditions

Brut is a sausage typical of Villareggia. It is made with ciccioli, salami mixture, blood, and a moderate amount of spices. After a short curing period of 24 hours, Brut can be served as an antipasto or snack, with a slice of bread and a glass of Canavese Rosso. Since 2005, the Comitato Manifestazioni Villareggesi has promoted awareness of the product both inside and outside the town; it has organized the Sagra del Brut since 2007.

The Palio d'la Vila is also part of the town’s event traditions and has been organized since 2006. The four Cantoni—Arset, Campore, Frassjon, and Ujè—compete against one another in various events. These include living checkers, log cutting, relay races, and games for children. The competitions listed show the variety of the event program, without implying a specific date for your trip.

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