Quincinetto amid mountain landscapes, chapels and the GTA

Quincinetto combines mountain landscapes, rural architecture, sacred art and hiking routes. The distinctive character of the area lies in the range of its settings: the valley floor and alpine hamlets, the parish church and chapels, cobbled lanes and a section of the GTA offer different ways to experience a personalised trip to Italy.

From the Valley Landscape to Cima di Bonze

The mountain landscape around Quincinetto rises from the 295-metre-high valley floor to the 2,596-metre-high Cima di Bonze. From the Vallone di Scalaro, the Rio Granero and the Rio Renanchio flow downhill into the valley. Both waterways are tangible landscape features that shape the mountain area around Quincinetto.

Scalaro: Alpine Hamlet and Chapels

On the mountain side lies Borgata Scalaro, an intact alpine hamlet built in a location sheltered from wind and avalanches. The hamlet provides an ideal setting for summer alpine farming and rewarding hikes. Scalaro is also home to the 18th-century Chapel of San Quirico, which contains a fresco by Cogrossi. The chapel’s feast is celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday in July. Scalaro thus brings together an alpine settlement, religious art and a date firmly anchored in the annual calendar.

Churches, Frescoes and Pilgrimage

The parish church of Gesù risorto, also known as S.S. Salvatore, was rebuilt in 1770 in the late-Baroque style according to a design by the architect Bella. Its interior contains frescoes by the painter Carlo Cogrossi, who came from Treviglio. Another historic feature of the townscape is the Cappella della Confraternita di Santa Marta. It is a deconsecrated church in the historic centre of Quincinetto. The Santa Marta Chapel is also associated with a document from 1653 recording expenditure on a “bardella di noce” for the altar.

At an altitude of 915 metres, the Chapel of Santa Maria stands among chestnut groves. It has been a pilgrimage destination for the people of Quincinetto for centuries. Inside are numerous votive works testifying to the deep bond with the Virgin Mary. Visitors wishing to explore sacred places through their furnishings and religious significance will find two clear points of connection here: the votive works and the pilgrimage tradition linked to Quincinetto for centuries.

GTA Section with River Crossing and Vineyards

Quincinetto also offers hikers a clearly defined starting point. The GTA section to Maletto begins at Quincinetto railway station. The GTA section from Quincinetto crosses the Dora Baltea on an old wooden bridge. On the route from Quincinetto to Maletto, the trail passes vineyards in Carema planted on terraces supported by large dry-stone walls. This section therefore combines the railway station, river landscape and terraced vineyards without the individual stops losing their distinctive character.

Rural Townscape and Local Event

Quincinetto preserves rural architecture, with old houses featuring Losa roofs arranged along cobbled lanes. This townscape complements the sacred buildings with an everyday, architecturally inherited aspect of the community. The Sagra del Cipollino is one of the events associated with Quincinetto. When choosing accommodation for your trip to Quincinetto, you can set your priorities according to your interests: sacred art and rural townscape, or mountain landscapes and hiking.

Other Destinations in the Same Travel Area

For further travel planning, you can also include San Giorgio Canavese, Cuceglio, Romano Canavese, Foglizzo, Bussoleno, Torre, Caselette and Prali in your plans.

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