La Monferraglia

La Monferraglia in Molare: a two-wheeled philosophy

La Monferraglia is the fun-loving, strictly non-competitive rally dedicated to single-speed mopeds that has been enlivening the hills of Monferrato for years. It includes a stop in Molare, a small town in the Ovada area of the Province of Alessandria, at the gateway to the Upper Monferrato. It is not a race, but a grand gathering of enthusiasts united by their love for small vintage engines and nature-filled journeys. As the organizers love to say, La Monferraglia is not just an event, but a true philosophy of life, summarized in the motto: "you can do anything... except shift gears!".

The Nait Ediscion: the nocturnal Monferraglia

In Molare, the event takes place in its famous nocturnal version, the Nait Ediscion. Unlike the spring or autumn editions, participants face the route entirely at night: everyone must be equipped with headlights, torches, and whatever is needed to light the way, turning the white roads of the Ovada area into a moving trail of lights. The atmosphere, suspended between adventure and a village fair, is one of the most beloved features of this summer appointment.

The protagonists: single-speed mopeds and moustaches

Only single-speed mopeds that comply with the Highway Code can participate: the legendary Ciao, Peugeot 103, Garelli, and other historic 50cc bikes that shaped the history of Italian mobility. A rule as curious as it is essential requires every participant to wear a moustache—real or fake—the symbol of the event's cheeky and inclusive spirit. There is no shortage of themed costumes (pirates, farmers, cartoon characters) that make the procession even more colorful.

The route along the white roads of the Ovada area

The heart of the Molare stage is the guided tour along the s.p. 207 and the white roads of the Molare territory, featuring hilly climbs and descents, dirt tracks, and glimpses of the Upper Monferrato. Along the route, marked by the organization, there are plenty of refreshment points and social moments that turn the motorized ride into a true day (and night) of celebration.

A charitable event by Monfalive

La Monferraglia is organized by Monfalive s.s.d., a non-profit amateur sports association based in Casale Monferrato. True to its charitable mission, the organization donates the proceeds, after expenses, to associations involved in social work, medical research, and environmental protection. The Molare stage is part of the Monferraglia Classica calendar, which visits various towns in Piedmont every year throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

The atmosphere in Piedmont

For one night, Molare becomes the capital of vintage two-wheelers: the roar of the mopeds, the beams of the headlights, and the joy of the participants bring the town and its countryside to life. Today, La Monferraglia is one of the most beloved events in the Ovada area and the entire southern Piedmont, capable of strengthening the bond between automotive tradition, the local territory, and solidarity.