Discover Monale: MuBuM, Castello Scarampi and the 8BM Stage

Those who choose Monale as a travel destination can plan a trip combining puppets, medieval history, the “Vesod” motif and active pursuits. The range of themes extends from MuBuM to Castello Scarampi and the work “Vesod”, as well as the 8BM stage from Valleandona to Castellero/Monale. This gives your holiday planning room for very different interests: puppets, historical impressions, the “Vesod” motif and routes suitable for several types of transport.

MuBuM and its four themed rooms

MuBuM displays more than 600 puppets created by people from the region. It comprises four themed rooms: the travelling puppeteer's room, the room of whispered stories, the room of shadows and the room of wonders. Each offers its own experiences and workshops. MuBuM provides for individual visits and guided individual visits by prior arrangement. The different room themes and visiting options give MuBuM a varied structure for a cultural appointment planned around your own preferences.

Castello Scarampi and the work “Vesod”

Castello Scarampi is an imposing medieval building offering magnificent views of the Alps. In 1305, it was destroyed and rebuilt by the Asinari family. The work “Vesod” depicts a large, pointed shell enclosing Monale and was intended to convey a message of solidarity. The history of the building and the shell motif provide different points of interest for visitors.

Places to visit around Monale

Around Monale are Castello di Piea, Palazzo Mazzola and the parks Parco Rio Crosio, Parco Biberach Ander Riss and Parco Monte Rainero. Also in the surrounding area are the Museo Diocesano “San Giovanni” and the Ente Parchi Astigiani museum. This combination of castle, museums, palace and parks appeals to different interests and expands the range of themes you can consider when planning your trip.

The 8BM stage for active days

The 8BM stage from Valleandona to Castellero/Monale is suitable for hikers, families, mountain bikers and horseback riders. It can be walked all year round; spring and autumn are preferred, as are cooler times of day in summer. The route follows a combination of unpaved roads, paths and asphalt. The changing surfaces are therefore just as much a part of the planning as deciding whether you want to travel on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback. This makes it possible to adapt the stage to different interests and preferred seasons.

Your holiday apartment in Monale and personal travel interests

If you are considering a holiday apartment in Monale or a holiday home, you can tailor your travel plans to your preferred pace: cultural themes and nearby destinations on the one hand, and active routes with different uses on the other. This comparison helps you determine the focus of your days and base your choice of holiday apartment on personal interests rather than on a predetermined type of holiday. For families with different preferences in particular, this way of dividing up the planning can provide a clear direction.

More destinations for orientation

Moasca, Albugnano, Monastero Bormida, Castagnole Monferrato, Montabone, Cioccaro, Ferrere, Refrancore

For the higher-level travel overview: Asti.