San Raffaele: Hiking Trails, History and Local Products

San Raffaele among Forests, Hills and History

San Raffaele Cimena lies between the plain and the hills. The municipal area includes old roads, cart tracks and mule trails, as well as paths that are now considered historical and nature trails. Those exploring San Raffaele Cimena can connect the old routes in the municipal area with the Parco della Rimembranza as a historic site.

The Parco della Rimembranza

The Parco della Rimembranza represents a precisely dated chapter in the area’s history: it was built between 1926 and 1928 on the ruins of the ancient “Castlàss”. The park contains cypress trees with plaques commemorating those who fell. In the park, the cypress trees and memorial plaques complement the history of the ancient “Castlàss” with a remembrance of those who fell.

Circular Trails with Different Routes

Sentiero 90 is a circular trail that passes through wooded areas and cultivated land, including forests and orchards, on the way to Tetti Dematteis. Sentiero 91 leads to the Cappella di San Defendente; on the descent, it follows an old municipal road for part of the way and a private path for another part. When planning your route, these two trails therefore differ both in their destination and in their respective sections.

Sentiero 93 is also a circular trail. It begins at the cemetery of San Raffaele, descends into Valle Baudana and then climbs again via Via Fontanino. When planning Sentiero 93, the descent and subsequent ascent should be considered together. Sentiero 94 passes through a wooded section and then descends to the town of San Raffaele. Sentiero 95 reaches the town centre of San Raffaele and then continues along Strada Provinciale No. 99 to Piana. Sentiero 96 runs mostly along unpaved paths through woodland. In San Raffaele, Sentiero 91 and Sentiero 96 differ in terms of trail type.

Products and Agricultural Topics

The strawberries of San Raffaele Cimena were classified as traditional products by the Piedmont Region under D.M. 350/99. The potatoes of San Raffaele Cimena are known as “Cimenella”. At the Tenuta Cimena Fattoria Didattica, children, schools and families can take part in educational and recreational activities focused on the tradition of rice cultivation, as well as meet animals. In this way, regional produce and agricultural topics complement the trails and historic sites in the municipal area.

Practical Orientation on Site

Local orientation includes GTT stop 10832. It is located in San Raffaele Cimena at Via Chivasso 41. The precise street address and stop number provide a clear reference point when you compare the location on site with your routes and destinations.

More destinations for travel planning: Meana di Susa, Brusasco, Cebrosa, Pragelato, Champlas Seguin, Sant'anna, Maddalena, Beaulard

For the overarching travel overview: Turin.