Path of Saints and Brigands
A loop hike through the hills of the Asti Monferrato, from Primeglio to Passerano Marmorito
About Path of Saints and Brigands
A walk between faith and legend in the Asti Monferrato
The Path of Saints and Brigands is a hiking trail that winds through the hills of Passerano Marmorito, a small town in the Province of Asti nestled in the Asti Monferrato region of Piedmont. The 10-kilometre loop trail starts and ends in the hamlet of Primeglio, where the local Pro Loco welcomes hikers for a day that blends nature, spirituality, and folk tradition.
Part of the Cammini del Monferrato Don Bosco
The initiative was created in collaboration with the Cammini del Monferrato Don Bosco, a network of routes that retraces the historic 'great walks' taken by Don Bosco with his young followers from Valdocco to the Becchi of Castelnuovo. These paths cross the territories of Passerano Marmorito and neighbouring towns, climbing halfway up the hills through vineyards and woods to the parish church of Saints Peter and Paul. It is to this legacy of faith and pilgrimage that the first part of the name, dedicated to the 'Saints', refers.
The memory of the brigands
The other soul of the day is that of the brigands, figures who populate the legends and tales of the Monferrato hills. This theme accompanies the hike right up to the final convivial moment: the Brigands' Lunch, served at the Pro Loco headquarters in Primeglio at the end of the walk, featuring typical Piedmontese cuisine.
The village and its heritage
Passerano Marmorito is home to the Castello dei Radicati, considered one of the best-preserved structures in the Monferrato, and a landscape of cultivated hills that opens up over the Asti area. The walk thus becomes an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of rural Piedmont, far from mass tourism circuits.
A day for everyone
- 10 km loop trail, suitable for those who enjoy gentle hiking
- Refreshment stop along the route at the Ala di Passerano
- Support from the Passerano Marmorito Civil Protection
- Final themed Brigands' Lunch
Promoted by the Pro Loco of Primeglio with the patronage of the Municipality of Passerano Marmorito, the event is one of the highlights of community life in this Monferrato village, combining hiking, local history, and fine dining.
Path of Saints and Brigands — edition 2026
On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Pro Loco of Primeglio hosted a new edition of the Path of Saints and Brigands, a 10-kilometre loop hike through the hills of Passerano Marmorito, in the Asti Monferrato. The meeting point was at 8:30 AM at the Pro Loco headquarters on Via San Lorenzo 9, with registration and a welcome coffee; the departure took place at 9:00 AM, with the support of the Passerano Marmorito Civil Protection and a refreshment stop at the Ala di Passerano. The arrival, expected around 1:00 PM, was followed by the Brigands' Lunch featuring Piedmontese dishes. The event was held under the patronage of the Municipality and in collaboration with the Cammini del Monferrato Don Bosco.
Programme Path of Saints and Brigands 2026
- 8:30 AM — Meeting, registration, and welcome coffee at the Pro Loco headquarters in Primeglio (Via San Lorenzo 9)
- 9:00 AM — Departure of the 10 km loop hike
- Refreshment stop at the Ala di Passerano
- Around 1:00 PM — Arrival in Primeglio
- Brigands' Lunch at the Pro Loco headquarters
Highlights Path of Saints and Brigands 2026
- 10 km loop trail through the hills of the Asti Monferrato
- Collaboration with the Cammini del Monferrato Don Bosco
- Brigands' Lunch with typical Piedmontese dishes
- Support from the Passerano Marmorito Civil Protection
Prices Path of Saints and Brigands 2026
Practical information — Path of Saints and Brigands
How to get there
Passerano Marmorito and the hamlet of Primeglio can be reached by car from the Asti area and the surroundings of Castelnuovo Don Bosco; the meeting point is at the Pro Loco headquarters in Primeglio, at Via San Lorenzo 9. The nearest train station is Castelnuovo Don Bosco / Cocconato on the regional line.
Meeting point and schedule
Meeting at 8:30 AM for registration and a welcome coffee; departure at 9:00 AM, with an expected return around 1:00 PM for the Brigands' Lunch.
Costs and registration
Participation fee: 20 euros for adults, 10 euros for children up to 12 years old. Booking is mandatory via WhatsApp at +39 338 3104867 (Renato) or +39 347 1772234 (Silvano).
Tips
We recommend wearing hiking shoes, dressing in layers, and bringing a water bottle.
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Where does it take place — Path of Saints and Brigands
Sede della Pro Loco di Primeglio
Via San Lorenzo 9, 14020 Passerano Marmorito