Camminando Mangiando for UGI

A walk that combines taste and solidarity

Camminando Mangiando for UGI is one of the most beloved summer events in Rubiana, a town in the lower Susa Valley in the Province of Turin, in the heart of Piedmont. This is not just a simple culinary event: it is a charity walk that has been guiding participants through the town's streets, hamlets, and woods for over thirty years, with the flavor of traditional dishes as its common thread and a great charitable goal.

The formula is as simple as it is successful: a walk divided into five culinary stages, each hosted in a different location in the area. The route starts and ends at the Sports Field, winding through the green hills of the Susa Valley. At each stop, participants find a dish prepared by volunteers and local associations, in a convivial atmosphere that makes this day a perfect occasion to spend time outdoors.

The five stages of taste

The route is marked by five stops, each dedicated to a course: appetizers at Trattoria Le Vigne, pasta prepared by the A.I.B. of Rubiana, the famous fagiolata (bean stew) at the Casa degli Alpini, dessert at Villa Tabusso, and finally fruit and coffee at the Sports Field, where the walk concludes. A complete menu to be savored step by step, immersed in the landscape of the Turin mountains.

Walking for a good cause

The heart of the event is solidarity. All proceeds from the registration fees are donated to Casa UGI (Italian Parents' Union against childhood cancer), the facility in Turin, located next to the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, which provides free accommodation to children suffering from cancer and their families during treatment. Participating in Camminando Mangiando therefore means enjoying a day of celebration while making a concrete contribution to a project that truly makes a difference.

An event for the whole family

Thanks to the accessible paths and a format designed for all ages, the walk is perfect for families, groups of friends, and lovers of good food and nature. Rubiana, with its authentic mountain village character, provides the ideal backdrop for an event that has now become a consolidated tradition in the Susa Valley.