The trail of the 4th leg in the challenge "Piemonte MTBike 2010", organized by ASD Sport Stura Valley, passes through the foremost medieval villages and the best panoramic spots in the Valley.
The Albertine Fort inVinadio, where the race starts and finishes, is one of the best examples of military architecture in the whole Alpine range
At the end of the race a big pasta party is to be organized within the walls of the fort.
On Saturday June 12th the Mini Promenado - 4th leg in the F.C.I. mountain-bike provincial champioship for kids from 5 up to 14 - starts
at 3 p.m.
Info: Promenado Bike - ASD Valle Stura Sport
From Friday April 9th till Sunday April 11th 2010 the streets in Demonte are to be cheered once again by "Primadoc", a festival promoting Occitan homeland and culture. This is the second edition of the festival, organized by the Municipality of Demonte and the Mountain Community (Comunità Montana) which embodies a moment of joy enlivened by popular occitan music and dance.
The Festival is to be held in the old quarters of Demonte, in which cars are to be banned on Sunday April 11th. Moreover, shops are to be open so as visitors may taste local delis or admire the Valley craftsmen at work. The festival is sponsored by the Municipality of Demonte, the Stura Valley Mountain Community, Demonte Tourist Office, San Donato di Demonte Parish Church, Espaci Occitan, the Ecomuseum of Sheep-Farming, Li Destartavelà Cultural Association, the Piedmont Regional Authority, Demonte Trade Association, Fonti di Vinadio Inc. and Stura Valley Co-operative Dairy Farm.
Friday April 9th, 9.30 p.m. - "Pivas e Violas" (Bagpipes and Violas) Parish Theatre Introduction to traditional Occitan instruments
Saturday April 10th, 9.30 p.m. - Bowling Green
Grand Ball with all players and the folk group Cap Levat
Sunday April 11th from 10.30 a.m.
Pedestrian zone and open shops in the old quarters of Demonte
Local deli degustation
10.30 a.m. Holy Mass with Occitan music
11.30 a.m. Aperitif buffet with Occitan dances, organized by Daniela Mandrile
3.00 p.m Street music with Occitan players
5.00 p.m. Final Grand Ball
Info: +39 0171 95127 - e-mail: proloco.demonte@libero.it
On Sunday April 11th 2010 the usual international ski touring race, organized by Stura Valley Ski Club, is to be held in the ski facility in Argentera. After the morning race, a polenta meal is to be served in the facility restaurant; later in the afternoon, prizes are to be delivered in Pietraporzio. The race is to be run on classic and free tracks, please subscribe at the Municipality offices in Argentera. Infos are available on the Stura Valley Ski Club website.
The Stura Valley Mountain Community presents some passages taken from the works of the Valley writers. These are the scheduled events:
- April 16th -9.00 p.m. - Vinadio Parish Hall
- April 23rd -9.00 p.m. - Demonte Civic Hall
- April 29th -9.00 p.m. - Cultural Club "Saben" in Moiola
- May 6th -9.00 p.m. - Demonte Civic Hall
- May 13th -9.00 p.m. - Borgo San Dalmazzo Civic Library
Info: Stura Valley Mountain Community
Via Divisione Cuneense, 5 - Demonte.
Tel. +39 0171 955555 - www.vallestura.cn.it
A five-day carnival street party featuring the big Valencian Paella, the presentation of the keys to the city to King Kant and Lady Demontina, the Dirotta su Cuba and Aurelio Orchestra gigs, the Main Street Parade with the "Demunteisa" community band and free distributions of carnival treats.
Events
Promenado Bike: The Albertine Forts Mountain Bike Long Ride starts in Vinadio on June 13th, 2010.
More
This national motorcycle rally is to be held on June 17th and18th 2010 by Albertino Fort in Vinadio.
More
4 conferences on popular magic, between tradition and superstition, organized by the Cuneo civic museum.
More
The great chocolate festival for children is back. This year it is to be held in San Giovanni Hall in Roma Rd.
More
