Oltregiogo Days in Grondona

Oltregiogo Days: The story of Val Borbera

Oltregiogo Days is a widespread festival organized by the Associazione Oltregiogo that, over two days, highlights the Apennine hinterland straddling Piedmont and Liguria. Each year, the event involves a group of municipalities with a packed program of excursions, guided tours, cultural moments, and tastings of local products, designed to showcase a territory often off the beaten path but rich in nature, history, and tradition. Most activities are free and require booking, making the slow and conscious discovery of the valley accessible to everyone.

Grondona: Between medieval churches and Montebore cheese

In Grondona, a small town in the Val Borbera, located in the Province of Alessandria and the Piedmont region, Oltregiogo Days maps out a route that weaves together artistic heritage and food culture. The village participates in the event with an itinerary that combines visits to two historic places of worship with an encounter with a local dairy excellence.

• The two medieval parish churches — the Church of the Assunta and the Church of the Annunziata, both embellished with frescoes dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, serving as testaments to the valley's devotion and sacred art.
• Azienda Agricola La Tula — famous for producing Montebore, a rare cheese with a characteristic tower shape, along with other quality cheeses. The visit allows guests to discover the production areas and the processing room, with the option of a tasting upon reservation.

A widespread event across multiple municipalities

Oltregiogo Days is not limited to Grondona: the 2026 edition also embraces Stazzano, with its Natural History Museum and the Sanctuary of Montespineto; Arquata Scrivia, with its medieval walk and the parish church of San Giacomo; Vignole Borbera, featuring a guided cycling route and the Ezio Poggio winery, known for its Timorasso wine; and Borghetto di Borbera, with the Spinarosa botanical garden and the trails of memory. A mosaic of experiences that reflects the authentic identity of a border territory.

Nature, memory, and local products

The common thread of the event is the promotion of the hinterland through sustainable, local tourism in touch with nature: walking in the woods, visiting frescoed churches and art sites, and tasting the local cheeses and wines. For Grondona, in particular, Oltregiogo Days represents the ideal opportunity to discover a small village in the Alessandria mountains and a dairy tradition that spans centuries.