Dragon Walk – Stories and Legends in Casale Corte Cerro
Folklore, legends, and traditions in the heart of the Saint George feast
About Dragon Walk
The Dragon Walk in Casale Corte Cerro
In the heart of the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola region, where the woods of the Cusio area meet the slopes of Mottarone, the town of Casale Corte Cerro hosts an event that combines hiking, culture, and magic: the Dragon Walk. The initiative was born as part of the "Scopriamo Girolago" project, a series of guided walks promoted by the Lake Orta and Mottarone Ecomuseum (Ecomuseo Cusius), which for over twenty years has invited visitors to rediscover the paths, villages, and traditions surrounding Lake Orta.
Saint George, dragons, and the legends of the Cusio
The event is inextricably linked to the patronal feast of Saint George, the saint to whom the town's medieval parish church is dedicated. The legend of Saint George and the dragon, which spread primarily during the Middle Ages, becomes the common thread of a day that blends hiking and storytelling. Participants, guided along the route, discover the symbolism of dragons, snakes, and basilisks, and how these creatures have populated the region's popular imagination.
The Latteria Turnaria Museum
A central stop on the walk is the Latteria Turnaria Museum in Casale Corte Cerro, housed in the historic building of the Cooperative Dairy, founded in 1872 to collect and process milk produced by the members' farms. The guided tour allows visitors to immerse themselves in the material and rural culture of the Cusio area, a living testimony to a way of living and working in the mountains.
An experience for all ages
The Dragon Walk is designed for families and curious visitors of all ages: alongside cultural insights, there are more playful moments, such as the dragon workshop reserved for children and the preparation of traditional elderflower cookies, which, according to local custom, are exchanged during the feast of Saint George. It is a way to pass down the rituals and flavors that belong to the community of Casale Corte Cerro and the entire Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province in Piedmont.
Dragon Walk — edition 2026
La Camminata del Drago 2026 a Casale Corte Cerro ha unito una trentina di partecipanti, adulti e bambini, in una giornata dedicata al folklore e alle leggende del territorio del lago d'Orta. Tra visita guidata al Museo della Latteria Turnaria, racconti sui draghi e laboratorio per i più piccoli, l'iniziativa dell'Ecomuseo del Lago d'Orta e Mottarone ha confermato il legame profondo tra la comunità e la figura del suo santo patrono, San Giorgio.
Programme Dragon Walk 2026
Domenica 19 aprile 2026
- Saluti del sindaco di Casale Corte Cerro, Gabriele Falcioni
- Visita guidata al Museo della Latteria Turnaria con lo storico Massimo Bonini
- Approfondimento sulla figura di San Giorgio e sul simbolismo dei draghi con la dragologa Francesca D'Amato: draghi nell'epoca romana, serpenti, basilischi e le credenze popolari legate a queste creature
- Laboratorio draghesco dedicato ai bambini
- Preparazione dei tradizionali dolcetti al sambuco, secondo l'usanza scambiati durante la festa di San Giorgio
L'evento si è inserito nel più ampio programma della festa patronale di San Giorgio, che comprende anche la Sfilata del Drago e Giocone, il Raduno Vespa di San Giorgio, una camminata non competitiva e la mostra d'arte allestita al Museo della Latteria.
Highlights Dragon Walk 2026
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Practical information — Dragon Walk
Where
Casale Corte Cerro (VB), Piedmont. Main reference point: the Latteria Turnaria Museum, at Via Superiore 46.
When
The edition took place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, during the days of the Saint George patronal feast.
Registration and information
The event is organized by the Lake Orta and Mottarone Ecomuseum (Ecomuseo Cusius). Registration is generally required for "Scopriamo Girolago" initiatives: for info and bookings, email [email protected].
How to get there
Casale Corte Cerro is easily reached from the A26 motorway (Gravellona Toce exit) and is located along the route between Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore.
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Where does it take place — Dragon Walk
Museo della Latteria Turnaria