Eat and Walk — A Gastronomic Walk in Valsolda
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Description
On Sunday 21 June 2026 the Compagnia del Castello ETS organizes in Valsolda Eat and Walk, a gastronomic walk that begins in the village of Castello and winds along the hillside paths toward the mountain villages above the town, alternating walking sections with three tasting stops. Departure is scheduled between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. from Castello, with a welcome breakfast before setting off.
Departure from Castello
The meeting point is in Castello, where a welcome breakfast is provided before departure. Those arriving a little early can take advantage of the opportunity to visit the village: among the points of interest are the Pagani House Museum and the Church of San Martino, testaments to the historical and artistic heritage of Valsolda. The departure time is wide—from 9:30 to 10:30—to allow participants time to plan their activities.
The route
The route climbs from Castello and continues along the hillside, along historic paths connecting the town to the mountain villages of Muzzaglio and Camporgna, which can be reached with a moderate elevation gain. The total distance is approximately 6 km, with an elevation gain of 300 meters and a difficulty rating of easy. The route is accessible even to those who aren't regular hikers, provided they are physically fit and have suitable footwear. After stops in Muzzaglio and Camporgna, the group continues toward San Rocco, the last stop before returning to Castello. The villages along the way preserve the historic rural layout of Valsolda, with buildings made of local stone, dry stone walls, and devotional shrines along the trails, nestled in the woods and meadows that characterize the slope.
Follow the route in real time
At the start, you'll be given a QR code that gives you access to the interactive route map with GPX tracks. By enabling geolocation on your smartphone, you can follow the route in real time, viewing your position along the trail to easily navigate between stages. There's no need to install any apps.
The gastronomic stages
The food and wine experience is divided into four stages distributed along the route:
- Castle (Rusciett Square) — welcome breakfast upon departure
- Muzzaglio — aperitif, arrosticini, pasta with rib ragù, fugasciö
- Camporgna — taroz, polenta ounce, cheeses
- Saint Rocco — cakes, coffee, digestive
The return to Castello ends the day.
Practical information
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Meeting: Castello (Valsolda), departure from 9:30 to 10:30
- Length: 6 km · Difference in altitude: 300 m · Difficulty: easy
- Participation fee: €20 (to be paid upon departure)
- Registration: mandatory, limited places
Hiking clothing, suitable shoes for the trail, a water bottle and a hat are recommended.
Sign up for the event
An event born from the community
Eat and Walk is made possible by the collaboration of the Valsolda people and their friends and supporters of the Compagnia del Castello ETS. Their contributions, generosity, and passion for the area allow us to organize a day of celebration, walking, and fellowship. The association extends its thanks to them.
How to get there
The castle can be reached by car from Oria (Valsolda lakeside, going up for about 1 km along the panoramic road) or from Puria (going up towards the village from the higher hamlets). For parking, we recommend entering Puria side, near the cemetery.
Contact
For information: Cristina — tel. +39 335 5941769 — email compagniadelcastello@gmail.com
The event is organized by ETS Castle Company, a cultural association in Valsolda active in promoting the historical, landscape, and gastronomic heritage of the area.
