Arietti – Rose Garden, History and Landscape

For your stay in Arietti, orientation begins with a clear address: Il Profumo delle Rose is located at Località Arietti 8, 12040 Sommariva Perno (CN). Il Profumo delle Rose welcomes visitors to a farmhouse restored in the shabby-chic style, surrounded by green spaces and a rose garden with around 700 rose plants. Those looking for a rural setting with a clear connection to Sommariva Perno will find a distinctive starting point here for further exploration.

Rose Garden and Local Tradition

The strawberries bearing Sommariva Perno’s De.C.O. designation are produced exclusively within the municipality and are closely linked to the town’s history, culture, and traditions. In June 2017, Il Profumo delle Rose hosted the Festa delle rose, featuring the blooming of 700 rose plants. At this event, visitors could discover animals from the Asini si nasce educational farm.

Historic Center and Sacred Art

The “A spasso con la Bela Rosin” tour leads through the streets of the historic center and tells the love story of Vittorio Emanuele II and Rosa Vercellana. At the historic center stands the Arco di Vittorio Emanuele II, a crenellated neo-Gothic gate with a commemorative plaque dating from 1888. The Baroque Church of San Bernardino was built in 1768, completely restored by the municipality in 1995, and is now used as a cultural center.

The Cappella di San Rocco contains 18th-century stucco work and a wooden statue of Saint Roch. The church in Valle Rossi houses the Pietà by Martino Spanzotti. The Santuario del Tavoletto is a restored sanctuary on a hill with a long religious tradition.

Forest, Rock Formations, and Historic Trails

The historic trail “dȓa muntà ‘d l’Èȓe” connected Sommariva Perno with valley towns, including Arietti. The rock formations of Sommariva Perno can be reached via the small valleys at their base. The Sentiero degli Asfodeli / S2 is a circular route that runs entirely through the historic Fini Superiori forest.

Parco Forestale del Roero features picnic areas, play areas, and a fitness trail, as well as two fenced lakes. Lago degli Aironi is part of the park as its second body of water. From Sommariva Perno, Parco Forestale del Roero can be reached by bicycle in about 20 minutes or on foot in about 90 minutes. The varied landscapes range from small rocky valleys and forest trails to lakes, making the choice of a day’s activities particularly varied.

Your travel planning can therefore encompass several distinct themes: the rose garden at Il Profumo delle Rose, Sommariva Perno’s strawberry tradition, historic streets and churches, as well as forests, rock formations, and bodies of water. Depending on your interests, you can focus on culture, local products, nature, or family-oriented experiences, without reducing Arietti to just one attraction.

More destinations for your Italy travel plans: Lequio Tanaro, Roaschia, Racconigi, Roata, Piazza, Lagnasco, Paroldo, Farigliano

For the overarching travel overview: Cuneo.