Mangialonga
The food and wine walking tour through the Po hills, between Lauriano, Cavagnolo, Monteu da Po, and Brusasco
About Mangialonga
A gourmet walk through the Po hills
The Mangialonga is one of the most anticipated May Day events in the hilly territory of the province of Turin, in Piedmont. It is not just a simple festival or a race: it is a food and wine walking tour, a slow and convivial stroll that crosses four neighbouring towns — Lauriano, Cavagnolo, Monteu da Po, and Brusasco — with delicious stops scattered along the way. At each stage, you pause to taste a local dish or product before setting off again towards the next one.
The route and the four towns
The trail winds for about 7 kilometres, with an elevation gain of approximately 220 metres, on a path consisting of 60% dirt roads and 40% asphalt: a walk accessible to everyone, including families, offering glimpses of the Po Valley and the hills of the Turin Monferrato. The focal point of the day is the sports field of the Abbazia di Santa Fede in Cavagnolo, on Via San Lorenzo, where the entire loop begins and ends. Along the way, you will encounter iconic local landmarks, such as the San Rocco chapel and local farmhouses, which serve as the day's tasting stations.
The Pro Loco and the spirit of the festival
The Mangialonga is the result of the collaboration between the Pro Loco associations of Cavagnolo, Lauriano, Monteu da Po, and Brusasco, which join forces every year to set up the stages and welcome the walkers. The event is sponsored by the respective municipalities and supported by the Piedmont Region and Unpli Piemonte. It is a community celebration in the most authentic sense: an opportunity to discover corners of the countryside that often remain off the beaten tourist track, sustained by the hard work of volunteers from the four towns.
Why it is worth participating
If you love walking at a leisurely pace, eating well, and enjoying good company, the Mangialonga is the perfect event to kick off spring. It is ideal for those looking for a genuine local outing, far from mass events, amidst the flavours and landscapes of the Turin hills. A different kind of May Day, to be experienced step by step between Lauriano and the surrounding towns.
Mangialonga — edition 2026
For its 25th edition, the Mangialonga returned on Friday, May 1st, 2026 (with a postponement scheduled in case of bad weather) to the hills of the province of Turin. The meeting point was set at the sports field of the Abbazia di Santa Fede, on Via San Lorenzo in Cavagnolo, the start and finish point of the 7-kilometre loop that also crosses Lauriano, Monteu da Po, and Brusasco. Registration took place on-site from 8:00 to 9:00, with staggered departures for the walk between 8:30 and 9:30.
The edition was organized by the Pro Loco associations of Cavagnolo, Lauriano, Monteu da Po, and Brusasco, with the patronage of the respective municipalities and the support of the Piedmont Region and Unpli Piemonte.
Programme Mangialonga 2026
May 1st, 2026 — The day's schedule
- 8:00 – 9:00 — Registration at the Abbazia di Santa Fede sports field, Via San Lorenzo, Cavagnolo
- 8:30 – 9:30 — Start of the walk (approx. 7 km loop)
Gourmet stops along the route
- Breakfast at the San Rocco chapel
- Refreshments with fruit juice at the giant bench
- Crostino offered by the Agriturismo Parva Domus
- Additional food and wine stops set up by the Pro Loco associations along the loop between the four towns
The route, approximately 7 km long with 220 metres of elevation gain, covers terrain that is 60% dirt road and 40% asphalt, winding through the hills overlooking the Po.
Highlights Mangialonga 2026
25th edition of the May Day food and wine walk through the four towns of the Turin hills, featuring breakfast at the San Rocco chapel, refreshments at the giant bench, and a crostino at the Agriturismo Parva Domus.
Prices Mangialonga 2026
Practical information — Mangialonga
When
May 1st (with a possible postponement in case of bad weather). Registration on-site from 8:00 to 9:00; the walk starts between 8:30 and 9:30.
Where
Meeting point, start, and finish at the sports field of the Abbazia di Santa Fede, Via San Lorenzo, Cavagnolo (TO). The loop also crosses the territories of Lauriano, Monteu da Po, and Brusasco.
The route
Approximately 7 km, with an elevation gain of about 220 metres, on a path that is 60% dirt road and 40% asphalt. Trekking shoes or comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for a hill walk are recommended.
Registration
Registration takes place directly on-site on the morning of the event. For updated information on fees and bookings, it is best to contact the Pro Loco associations of the four organizing towns.
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Where does it take place — Mangialonga
Abbazia di Santa Fede (campo sportivo, Cavagnolo)
Via San Lorenzo, 10020 Lauriano