Crevacuore: Trails, Art and Local Tradition

Crevacuore: Trails, Art and Local Tradition

Crevacuore reveals its character where local history and regional everyday culture come together. On the main square, the town preserves medieval terracotta decorations. Historically, Crevacuore was a collection centre for local extraction activities, mainly in iron and silver mines. The town also has a distinct regional culinary profile: Crevacuore is part of the Canestrelli production area; Canestrello is considered a traditional agri-food product of the Piedmont region.

Hiking Trails and Woodland Landscape

From Crevacuore, numerous hiking trails lead to characteristic places, including Monte Barone. A specifically measured stage is the GTB Crevacuore–Coggiola stage: it begins in Crevacuore, is 14.4 km long, takes 8 hours and has the difficulty level Hiking. The combination of 14.4 kilometres and eight hours provides a clear time frame for personal day planning; planned breaks must be included in the calculation.

The GTB stage starting from Crevacuore follows an old path along the route of the former municipal road to Ailoche. It then passes through dense forests along the ridge of Colle Ramelle. The historic route and woodland landscape therefore shape the character of this section.

Oratories, Sanctuaries and Frescoes

The present-day building of the Oratory of Santa Marta and San Bernardino dates from the 17th century. The Oratory of San Gregorio, also known as Madonna della Serra, has building structures dating from the 13th century and was the original parish seat of Crevacuore. The former Church of Saints Fabiano and Sebastiano contains well-preserved 18th-century frescoes: Johan Tanisch created the dome between 1736 and 1740, and Antonio Orgiazzi completed the frescoes in 1746.

The Madonna della Fontana Sanctuary combines religious tradition with a special water tradition. According to tradition, it dates back to a Marian apparition on 8 September 1334. The custom of bathing in the water emerging from the spring can be traced back to the 17th century. In 1836, the water for the ablutions was permanently channelled to an outdoor fountain in the forecourt of the sanctuary.

The Madonna della Neve Chapel is also part of Crevacuore’s cultural identity. It contains 15th-century frescoes. The depiction of the Madonna there is known as Madonna del Latte. Thus, the town’s religious buildings present different artistic and historical traces, from medieval building structures to frescoes and terracotta works.

Cycling Route and Carnival

Another perspective is offered by the Vallesessera MTB route. It passes through Crevacuore and its hamlet of Azoglio before continuing towards Sostegno. Vettu and Berta, the two typical masks of the Crevacuore Carnival, are part of the local festive character. On the Vallesessera route, the ride can be planned around the sequence of Crevacuore, Azoglio and Sostegno as the route continues, with your own day planning organised accordingly.

Other Places for Your Travel Planning

Other destinations: Romagnano, Bioglio, Masserano, Graziano-Ruta, Sordevolo, Castellengo, Magnano and Andorno Cacciorna.

To the overarching travel overview: Biella.