2 - Footpath of the Madonna di Loreto

Start out from the Tourist Office heading down Via Vittorio Emanuele. After the sports grounds turn right onto the surfaces road that becomes a rough path through the vineyards until you reach the Chapel of the Madonna di Loreto, where a scenic stopping point offers a view over the delightful landscape of Alba and the Tanaro valley.

The first village you can see on the left of the chapel is Verduno, with the pyramidal dome of the Beata Valfrè Sanctuary. Continue to the down a steep farm path to the junction where the main road climbs to the right towards the village through vineyards and fields. The view sweeps to the left towards the hill of Grinzane Cavour and Diano d’Alba.