Masone: Nature, History and Local Specialties

In Masone, nature, history and local cuisine come together at clearly identifiable points of interest. For an Italian trip that combines landscapes and local history, travelers can include the Masone–Colla Di Feri hiking trail, the Natura 2000 site and Santa Maria in Vezzulla in their plans as distinct themes.

Hiking with a Set Time Frame

The Masone–Colla Di Feri hiking trail begins in Masone and leads to Colla Di Feri. The route takes 1 hour and 45 minutes and is 6 km long. The start and destination, duration and length are therefore clearly defined. These fixed details provide a clear framework for personal day planning; the trail can be included as an independent hiking section.

Beigua Landscape and Waterfall

Masone is one of the municipalities within the Natura 2000 ZSC Beigua - Monte Dente - Gargassa - Pavaglione site. Monte Dente is located within Parco del Beigua; it is also known as Bric del Dente and reaches an elevation of 1,107 m. The Cascata del Serpente is also part of the landscape around Masone. The natural waterfall forms in a steep, deeply incised valley of the Rio Masone. Visitors can see the Cascata del Serpente from a panoramic terrace. Nature planning can therefore draw on two distinct points of interest: the 1,107 m-high Monte Dente in Parco del Beigua and the Cascata del Serpente in the valley of the Rio Masone, visible from the panoramic terrace.

Religious Buildings from Different Historical Periods

Santa Maria in Vezzulla was probably founded at the beginning of the 12th century by Vallombrosian Benedictine monks. In 1946, it was carefully rebuilt under the direction of the heritage authority of the Liguria region. The Chiesa del Romitorio is the memorial sanctuary for the martyrs of Turchino and the Resistance. Those interested in culture can view the religious buildings according to their respective historical context: Santa Maria in Vezzulla focuses on its probable foundation and reconstruction, while the Chiesa del Romitorio commemorates the martyrs of Turchino and the Resistance.

Museums between Valley History and the Surroundings

The Museo Tubino preserves historical evidence of work and activities in the Stura Valley. Its collections include archaeological materials, tools and traditions passed down through generations. The Museo Donazione „Luxoro“ is located in the area around Masone. At the Museo Tubino, those interested in culture can therefore consider both archaeological materials and tools as well as traditions passed down through generations in connection with the Stura Valley.

Local Specialties from Masone

Crumiri di Masone are among the local specialties that visitors can try in Parco del Beigua. Pûte is a culinary tradition from Masone and is known as „polenta molle“.

More Destinations for Your Travel Planning

Other places you can consider for your travel planning: Ronco Scrivia, Uscio, Sant'olcese, Mignanego, Zoagli, Castiglione Chiavarese, Arenzano, Campo Ligure.

To the higher-level travel overview: Genoa.