Casalese area · Walking
Sentiero la valle dei frati
One of our 100 highlights ↗Piazzale dell’ex asilo infantile, via Mazza, Ottiglio
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About the trail
From Ottiglio to Valle dei Frati, the loop alternates views of the villages with a path through woods and vineyards. Moleto constitutes the central stop, with its tuff houses and the church of San Michele, before the descent into the valley and the return.
What to look out for
Leaving via Mazza, the route climbs towards a small hill with a small chapel surrounded by eight lime trees. A wooded stretch accompanies the views of Valle dei Frati and leads towards Moleto. Among the tuff buildings you reach San Michele, moved to its current position to protect it from mining activity. We then resume the countryside descending towards Moleto Inferiore. The long dirt road crosses the valley floor, where vegetation has surrounded the ancient Cascina dei Frati. A climb on gravel finds the initial stretch and leads back to Ottiglio.
- Ottiglio
- via Mazza
- Valle dei Frati
- Moleto
- San Michele
- Moleto Inferiore
- Cascina dei Frati
Start and practical details
We start from the square of the former nursery school in via Mazza. The loop is 7.31 kilometers long, with approximately two hours of walking. There is asphalt, gravel and dirt road; at the beginning and at the end you travel along a stretch of the SP37. Stops at Moleto and San Michele require additional time.
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Your day on the trail
Check the weather and any closure notices before setting out. Bring water and suitable equipment, follow signs and respect the places you visit.
Trail source: Provincia di Alessandria ↗
Source checked on September 27, 2026
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