Vinadio, the heart of the Cuneo Alps

Vinadio is a delightful tiny town in the Stura Valley which is part of the Cuneo Alps. Located in the province of Cuneo, it has just 600 inhabitants. Located at a considerable altitude of 904 meters, it is obviously immersed in the purest and most uncontaminated nature. Excursions and walks in the surrounding area and especially on the Sant'Anna hill with a visit to the relative sanctuary are strongly recommended. The symbolic monument of Vinadio are the walls of the Albertine fort, begun in 1834 and completed in 1847. The length of the walls reaches 1200 meters, on three floors, the maximum height reaches 18 meters. The thickness at the base is over 1.5 meters. To visit the pretty church of San Fiorenzo, built in 1321 and then enlarged at the end of 1600. It risked being demolished for the works of the fort and only the intercession of King Carlo Alberto himself prevented its demolition. To visit the artificial and bathing lake of Forte di Vinadio. Finally, it should be remembered that the well-known Sant'Anna di Vinadio natural mineral water is produced here.