Mangiandando

A walk filled with flavor and nature

Mangiandando is one of the most beloved food and wine walking tours in the Cuneo area: a loop of about 13 kilometers that winds through the woods, hamlets, and trails around the lake of Pianfei, a small town in the Province of Cuneo overlooking the Bisalta. The concept is simple and irresistible: you walk at a leisurely pace, immersed in the greenery of the Piedmontese spring, and stop at a series of refreshment points along the way to enjoy local traditional dishes. It is not a race, but a day of celebration for families, groups of friends, and food enthusiasts.

The gastronomic stops

The heart of the event lies in the stops scattered along the route: each one is managed by one of the participating Pro Loco associations and offers a different course, from appetizers to dessert. In recent editions, the walk has passed through the hamlets of Paradiso, Viglioni, and Sant'Ambrogio, as well as the localities of Mussi, Pra' de l'Asu, and Roncaglia. The menu ranges from breakfast bread and salami to tripe, crostini with anchovies and olives, rustic salads, leek ravioli with capocollo and sausage, and final desserts like paste di meliga cookies and zabaglione. A true full-course lunch served kilometer by kilometer, showcasing the authentic flavors of the Monregalese territory.

A community event

Mangiandando is organized by the Pro Loco of Pianfei, the lead organizer, in collaboration with the Pro Loco associations of Cervere, Chiusa di Pesio, Rocca de' Baldi, Vicoforte, and Villanova Mondovì. This network of local volunteer associations makes the event possible, both in the kitchen and along the trails, serving as a concrete example of regional promotion. Participation grows every year, reaching nearly four hundred attendees, with frequent sell-outs that attest to the success of the formula.

Pianfei and the Bisalta

Set in the heart of Piedmont, among the hills and woods rising toward the Bisalta, Mangiandando is also an opportunity to discover Pianfei and its landscape in one of the most beautiful seasons. The staggered departures from the sports field on Via Bisalta allow participants to tackle the route at their own pace, enjoying nature and conviviality without any rush.