Notturni nelle Rocche
Night walks through the villages and crags of the Roero region
About Notturni nelle Rocche
A widespread festival in the heart of Roero
Notturni nelle Rocche is one of the most beloved summer events in the Roero region: a traveling series of evening walks organized by the Ecomuseo delle Rocche del Roero, based in Montà, in collaboration with around thirty local Pro Loco associations and cultural groups. Every year, about twenty night walks visit as many municipalities in the Sinistra Tanaro area, in the province of Cuneo and the heart of Piedmont. For the 2026 season, the inaugural stage is hosted in Castellinaldo d'Alba.
How the walks work
The evenings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, from June until the beginning of September, with a break in August. Participants meet at 8:45 PM for registration, with the walk starting at 9:00 PM. Each route is unique, covering approximately 5 kilometers and lasting about two hours, including the entertainment or educational segment. The walk concludes with a social gathering featuring herbal teas and light refreshments.
Nature, theater, and storytelling
The beauty of the Notturni lies in the alternation between theatrical walks, enlivened by different companies at each stop, and walks dedicated to botanical, wildlife, historical, artistic, and literary insights. Each edition follows a thematic thread: in 2026, the performances revolve around mysteries, thrillers, and cold cases, featuring spooky tales and dark narratives set along the trails and villages of Roero.
Castellinaldo d'Alba, a wine village
Castellinaldo d'Alba is a small town in the province of Cuneo overlooking the Roero hills, renowned for its vineyards and Barbera wine. Piazza Aie and the historic center provide the backdrop for the festival's opening stage, curated by the Associazione Castrum Aynaldi.
A regional project
Notturni nelle Rocche is much more than a simple hike: it is a way to discover the hilly landscape of Roero after sunset, highlighting the trails, sand crags, and villages of the twenty municipalities that form a network around the Ecomuseum. The event is supported by local organizations and foundations and has become a staple of the Cuneo summer season.
Notturni nelle Rocche — edition 2026
The 17th edition of Notturni nelle Rocche kicks off on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Castellinaldo d'Alba and continues every Tuesday and Friday until September 8, 2026, with the usual summer break in August. About twenty walks are planned in as many Roero municipalities, under the theme «Mysteries, thrillers, and cold cases».
Programme Notturni nelle Rocche 2026
Inaugural stage — Friday, June 5, Castellinaldo d'Alba
- 8:45 PM — Meeting and registration at Piazza Aie
- 9:00 PM — Start of the walk, curated by the Associazione Castrum Aynaldi
- Inaugural performance by illusionist Gabriele Rigo with the show «Mysteries of Magic»
- Upon return, a social gathering with herbal teas and tastings
The 2026 festival
About twenty walks from June to September 8, every Tuesday and Friday, in twenty Roero municipalities. The program alternates between theatrical walks, enlivened by different companies, and walks with botanical, wildlife, historical, artistic, and literary insights, all linked to the theme «Mysteries, thrillers, and cold cases». Each route is unique, about 5 km long, and lasts about two hours.
The full calendar with dates and municipalities for each stage is published on the official website of the Ecomuseo delle Rocche del Roero.
Highlights Notturni nelle Rocche 2026
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Practical information — Notturni nelle Rocche
How to get there
Castellinaldo d'Alba can be reached by car via the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway (Alba exit) or the provincial road connecting Alba and Canale. The nearest train station is in Alba, from which you can continue by car or bus. The meeting point for the inaugural stage is in Piazza Aie.
Times and prices
Meeting at 8:45 PM for registration, departure at 9:00 PM. The participation fee for the walks is approximately 10 euros per person, with free admission for children up to 12 years old (recommended for ages 8 and up). Dates may vary from stage to stage.
Useful tips
Hiking shoes are mandatory, and a flashlight is recommended. Dogs are allowed on a leash. We suggest bringing a reusable cup or glass for the final social gathering.
Information
Ecomuseo delle Rocche del Roero, Via Cavour 20, Montà — tel. +39 0173 976181, [email protected], www.ecomuseodellerocche.it.
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Where does it take place — Notturni nelle Rocche
Piazza Aie