Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally - Cristian Ronchetto Memorial

A rally that unites passion and solidarity

In the rolling hills of the Canavese region, the small town of Canischio (Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont) hosts one of the most heartfelt events for historic motor enthusiasts every year: the Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally - Cristian Ronchetto Memorial. It is organized by the Gruppo Amici delle Vecchie Ruote, a non-profit association with over 150 members united by their passion for vintage two and four-wheeled vehicles.

The Cristian Ronchetto Memorial

The rally is held in memory of Cristian Ronchetto and bears his name with every edition: the number of the Memorial grows year by year, testifying to the continuity that binds the organizers, participants, and the entire community of Canischio. It is an appointment now firmly rooted in the Canavese calendar, capable of attracting crews from all over Piedmont and beyond.

Historic cars and motorcycles take center stage

For one weekend, the center of Canischio transforms into an open-air museum. Vintage cars and motorcycles, polished for the occasion, parade and are displayed along the streets and squares of the village. Enthusiasts can admire models that have made automotive and motorcycling history, exchange memories, and share anecdotes in the convivial atmosphere typical of village rallies.

A big heart: charity for Casa UGI

What makes this rally special is its charitable soul. The proceeds from the event, along with donations collected from numerous companies, are donated to Casa UGI, the facility that hosts the families of children undergoing treatment at the Regina Margherita Hospital in Turin. It is not rare for young patients to participate in the rally and have the joy of riding in the historic cars for an unforgettable trip: a gesture that gives the engine of these old wheels a deeply human meaning.

Canischio and the Canavese region

Canischio is a village of a few hundred inhabitants nestled in the greenery of the Canavese, at the foot of the mountains in the province of Turin. The rally is also an opportunity to discover this corner of Piedmont, far from mass tourism routes, and to experience the warm hospitality of a community that makes this event a highly anticipated appointment all year round.