Holiday apartment in Montesegale: discover the castle, trails and Pansegale

Montesegale lies in the Valle Ardivestra, which is crossed by the stream of the same name and characterised by a hilly landscape. This makes it a destination where the landscape, historic sites, trails and regional specialities all contribute to your travel plans. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Montesegale can choose their accommodation according to their plans for each day: culture around the castle and church, trails, or festivals and culinary discoveries. This way, your interests determine the pace of your stay, while Montesegale retains its manageable local character shaped by history and nature.

Culture between the castle and church

One cultural highlight is the Museo di Arte Contemporanea. It was established in 1975 in three rooms inside the Castello di Montesegale. The castle still has a crenellated wall, a Rocca, a tower and a surrounding moat. At the same time, Castello di Montesegale is privately owned and is not freely accessible – an important point to consider when planning your sightseeing. The parish church of Montesegale is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and was built in 1700. In Godiasco, the parish church of Saints Cosmas and Damian has been associated with the Pieve di San Zaccaria since the 16th century.

Trails, the village and archery

For active days, loop trail 035s – Anello Fornace Sud offers scenic landscapes and allows you to visit the Borgo di Montesegale with the Castello dei Gambarana. Trail 172b connects Sanguignano with Sentiero 172, adding another link to the trail network and making it easier to find your way around. Archery is a special feature here: Since 2005, the archery range in Fornace has had a course with three-dimensional animal targets; this form of field archery is also known as “hunter” and “field”. The A.S.D. Arcieri Ardivestra in Montesegale has organised sporting events and courses for all age groups. The interregional Trofeo Ardivestra has been held at the target archery range of Arcieri Ardivestra in Montesegale since 2002.

Fiera di San Damiano and regional specialities

The Fiera di San Damiano takes place every year on the last Sunday in September. It includes a historical re-enactment at Castello di Montesegale; tastings of Salame di Varzi D.O.P. and De.Co. products are also offered. This gives the festival a culinary focus in addition to its historical one. Pansegale is one of the regional specialities. The product is enriched with walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and dried figs and made with sourdough. Pansegale is one of the De.Co. products.

The approach from Godiasco

For a better understanding of Montesegale’s location, the approach from Godiasco is useful: it follows Strada Provinciale No. 184, and six kilometres later the municipal area of Montesegale begins.

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