Blues Walk - Blues Trail of Borgiallo

The Borgiallo Blues Walk

In Borgiallo, a tiny village of about 600 inhabitants nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Canavese, in the Province of Turin, the blues truly feels at home. The Blues Walk is a guided excursion that takes you along the Blues Trail, a thematic loop path created by the Diversa Mente association, the driving force behind the Borgiallo Blues Festival. It is an experience that weaves the pleasure of walking with the history of one of the world's most universal musical genres.

The Thematic Trail

The route winds through the woods above the village for about 3.5 km, with a gentle elevation gain that makes it suitable for everyone, including families. It alternates between forest paths and short paved sections, and is accessible on foot or by mountain bike with appropriate equipment. Along the route, you will find several listening stations equipped with QR codes: by scanning them with your smartphone, you can listen to audio content about the history and nuances of the blues, narrated by music journalist Edoardo Fassio.

Culture, Community, and Territory

The Blues Walk is more than just a hike: it is a way to discover a territory and a community that has made music a hallmark of its identity. The 2026 edition was part of the Terre di Saperi e Mestieri (Lands of Knowledge and Crafts) project, funded by the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation through the Territori in Luce call for proposals, with Vidracco as the lead partner and Borgiallo participating alongside Castellamonte, the Consortium of Tourism Operators of the Canavese Valleys, the Casa del Movimento Lento, and Cinemambiente Turin.

The Blues Corner and Aperiblues

Upon returning from the hike, participants visit the Blues Corner set up in the municipal library, a true 'Libroteca' (book-library) that houses thousands of volumes, including a section dedicated to the blues with titles sourced from the University of Mississippi. The day concludes with the Aperiblues, a convivial aperitif that brings together residents, hikers, and enthusiasts from out of town. An authentic gathering that tells the story of the Sacred Valley and the Canavese through its passions.