Cammino dei Fossili

The Fossils Trail

The Fossils Trail is a 13-stage itinerary that winds through the northern part of the Province of Asti, bordering on the Province of Turin. It covers 93 km along low-traffic roads, in a natural setting that guards a thousand-year-old secret: fossils. These are the remains of the sea that once covered everything here, before the land shaped the sinuous hills that today are a treat for visitors. Important finds have been recorded in the area: a visit to the Museum of Fossils - Paleontological Park of Asti is highly recommended before leaving in order to learn all the secrets of this very special phenomenon.

From Dusino San Michele to Castell'Alfero, passing through many small villages rich in art, culture and traditions: from Cocconato, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy to Castelnuovo Don Bosco where everything speaks about the Saint, from the precious church of San Pietro to Montiglio Monferrato. A trail suitable for everyone, with no particularly steep gradients, which will help you take a curious look at everything around you.
 

COVERED AREAS

Monferrato

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Departure
Dusino San Michele
Via Valfenera
14017
Italy
Arrival
Castell'Alfero
Via Vittorio Alfieri
14033
Italy
Type of trail
Stage trail
Distanz
92.7 km
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
23:00 hours

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Picnic area along the trail
Fountains / water points along the trail

Point of interest along the way

Departure:
Dusino San Michele
Via Valfenera
14017 Asti
Italy
Arrival:
Castell'Alfero
Via Vittorio Alfieri
14033 Asti
Italy

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    The stages of this itinerary

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        Partenza: Serravalle Langhe
        Arrivo: Cerretto Langhe
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        1:00 hours
      • Roero Bike Tour
        MTB Touring Routes
        Roero
        Linear
        Partenza: Pocapaglia
        Arrivo: Monticello d'Alba
        Intermediate
        15.8 km
        5:00 hours
      • Trekking - GTL
        Trekking
        Langhe
        Linear
        Partenza: Saliceto
        Arrivo: Mombarcaro
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        19 km
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      • Family - Trekking - Coazzolo
        Trekking
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        Adatto a Famiglie e bambini
        Linear
        Partenza: Coazzolo
        Arrivo: Coazzolo
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        0.500 km
        15 minutes
      • Roero Bike Tour
        MTB Touring Routes
        Roero
        Linear
        Partenza: Monteu Roero
        Arrivo: Battagli (Vezza d'Alba)
        Intermediate
        7 km
        2:00 hours
      • GTL - Grande Traversata delle Langhe
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        Langhe
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        Partenza: Castino
        Arrivo: Cravanzana
        Demanding
        7 km
        31 minutes