Since 1873 this has been a historical eating house in the heart of Stura Valley; a simply furnished and comfortable restaurant which presents a choice of creatively revisited forgotten dishes. Piedmontese cuisine with Occitan influences, simply and passionately cooked ingredients from quality indigenous farms, home made bread, crusets and tajarin (2 kinds of pasta), gnocchi, ravioli, main courses of Piedmontese Beef or Veal and sambucan lamb.
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Via Madonna del Colletto, 9 - Festiona (CN)
Tel. +39 0171 950561
www.trattoriadeipasseggeri.it - email: info@trattoriadeipasseggeri.it
The Old Village Inn, beneath Demonte arcades, is remarkable for cheese crusets, sambucan lamb - feather in the cap of a few Stura Valley restaurateurs - Piedmontese veal steak slices or racks cooked on soapstone. All quality ingredients are chosen and certified through the Slow Food protocol.
Info:
Via Martiri e Caduti 36 - 12014 Demonte (CN)
Tel. 0171 950609 - web: www.osteriavecchioborgo.com
email: info@osteriavecchioborgo.com
The Black Sheep crew try to emphasize food quality and genuineness by supporting local farmers and biological agricolture. In a relaxing and warm atmosphere you may find original dishes - all coming from a melting pot of different culture and exquisite local products - such as sambucan lamb, fresh pasta, home made bread and cakes. Menus at 10, 15 or 28 €.
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Borgata Pontebernardo - 12010 Pietraporzio (Cuneo)
Tel. +39 333 3508716
www.osterialapecoranera.net - email: info@osterialapecoranera.net
In a lively youthful ambience - fit not only for skiers but also for those who appreciate good food,drinks, dance and music - you may attend to live gigs and join the clubbing and partying events organized by
AISA co-operative.
Info:
Via Ponte, 1 - Località Bosü - Aisone (Cuneo)
Tel. +39 0171 95717
Web : www.barcentrofondo.com - email: info@barcentrofondo.com
Four neatly furnished apartments and a spacious common lounge with fireplace and library. Arpaouza House offers independent accommodations with kitchenette with electric griddles and oven, dishwasher, TV set, hairdryer, internet connection and parking place.
Info:
via del Cumbal 9, frazione Castello
12010 Pietraporzio (CN)
Tel. +39 333 3290049 - +39 333 3737761
Web : www.arpaouza.com - e-mail: info@arpaouza.com
These farmers live in a peaceful location on what they grow and breed. Tourists may find two apartments with kitchenette or layover accommodation for up to 8 persons at 20 € each. Rafting, mountain bike and horse excursions in the Demonte area are available .
Info: Borgata Lausè località Fedio - 12014 Demonte (Cuneo)
Tel. +39 328 2887860
e-mail: r.renaudo@bbradio.it
Ula al furn (pork and vegetable hotpot), mixed fried food , old style beef, Piedmontese boiled dinner, chestnut parfait, liver spread with vegetables, smoked salmon trout, mountain herb omelette, sambucan lamb with potatoes, tiramisù, chocolate filled peaches.
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Regione Ruinas, 1/b - 12010 Aisone (CN)
Tel. +39 0171 95752
From Vanet Cavallo hilltop you may leave for a short horse walk or a several day trekking; you may enjoy the summer sunshine on the terrace, tasting delicatessen from local biofarms; you may go snowshoeing on Stura Valley winter tracks. Independent apartments, double rooms and even a refuge are available, all with kitchenette or half board. Everybody is welcome!
Info:
Località Perosa Vanet 1 - 12014 Demonte (Cuneo)
Tel. +39 0171 950558 - +39 320 5359929 - +39 327 1718959
Web : www.vanetcavallo.it - e-mail: info@vanetcavallo.it
The hotel is located in front of Bagni di Vinadio thermal spa and has a swimming pool with solarium terrace, a children's playground and a bowling green. Rooms have bathroom en-suite, hair dryer, TV set and lift facility. The restaurant proposes typical local dishes such as crusets, sambucan lamb, wild game and home made ice cream.
Info:
Frazione Bagni - 12010 Vinadio (Cuneo)
Tel. +39 0171 95841
In a true 18th century dining room you may taste typical dishes from the Occitan tradition. The house also has three period furnished rooms with bathroom en-suite. Knock, get in… and feel like at home!
Info:
Via Gena,12 - frazione Perdioni - 12014 Demonte (CN)
Tel. +39 0171 955737
Web : www.larandoulina.com - e-mail: info@larandoulina.com
A few steps from the old quarters of Demonte this three-star-hotel is located by the old Moorland Gate (Porta del Gerbo). Its private garden grants safer fun for children. The restaurant offers all over the year typical Piedmontese dishes, matched with a good choice of Italian and international wines.
Info:
Largo Mistral, 7 - 12014 Demonte (Cuneo)
Tel. +39 0171.95116 - +39 0171.950559 - Fax. +39 0171.95116
Web : www.albergomoderno.net - e-mail: info@albergomoderno.net
This residence - set in a suggestive location - has four one-room-flats and ten double bedrooms, all with bathroom en-suite and satellite Tv. Traditional dishes may be enjoyed in the adjoining "Den Inn" (trattoria La Tana).
Info:
Frazione Strepeis 2 - 12010 Bagni di Vinadio (Cuneo)
Tel. +39 0171 95812 - +39 0171 95862
Web :www.latanadellamarmotta.it
email: info@latanadellamarmotta.it
The restaurant offers recipes from the traditional Piedmontese cuisine, included the famous sambucan Lamb. All twelve chalet-style rooms have a bathroom en-suite, TV set, telephone, terrace and overlook on meadows, pine groves and the granite pinnacle of Mount Bersaio.
Info:
Via Umberto I, 32 - 12010 Sambuco (Cuneo)
Tel. +39 0171.96550 - Tel./ Fax: +39 0171.96628
Web: www.albergodellapace.com - info@albergodellapace.com
A few steps from Demonte, Perdioni Hotel offers a familiar youthful ambiance where you may find relaxation, peace and courtesy. The cheap bed and breakfast offer is the best solution to stay in this beautiful Piedmontese mountain district for your holidays, for the weekend or even for a single night.
Info:
frazione Perdioni - 12014 Demonte (Cuneo)
Mob. +39 349 5671524 - +39 329 9441178 - Tel./Fax +39 0171 950875
Web: www.perdioni.com - e-mail: perdioni@libero.it
Events
Overnight hotel accommodation with breakfast in Demonte, Stura Valley, at only 23 € per person.
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The great chocolate festival for children is back. This year it is to be held in San Giovanni Hall in Roma Rd.
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The festival is organized by five villages in the lower Stura Valley (Roccasparvera, Gaiola, Rittana, Valloriate e Moiola) during the first half of October, featuring street markets and several degustations with free distributions of roast chestnuts.