Holiday apartment in Buttigliera Alta: Gothic art, nature and local delights
Accommodation in Buttigliera Alta
Buttigliera Alta is an appealing choice if you want to combine culture, landscapes and regional delights on your trip. A holiday apartment in Buttigliera Alta provides a base for a range of interests: to the south, the municipality is characterised by the forests of the Rivoli-Avigliana moraine hill, while the north lies on the plain near the Dora Riparia river. In addition, there are important artistic and religious buildings, as well as a section of the Via Francigena.
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Holiday apartment in Buttigliera Alta between Gothic art and the pilgrims' route
The Sant'Antonio di Ranverso monastic complex is particularly striking. It is considered one of the most important examples of International Gothic. The complex includes the church, the monastery with its preserved cloister, the surviving façade of the former hospital and an articulated system of farm buildings. The visitor route at Sant'Antonio di Ranverso is accessible to people with disabilities. If you choose a holiday apartment based on cultural attractions, this site offers a specific reason to include architecture, art and history in your travel plans.
The church received an extensive fresco cycle in the 15th century. The high altar features a large polyptych of the Nativity by Defendente Ferrari. The works of Giacomo Jaquerio are also among the defining artworks at Sant'Antonio di Ranverso: these include “Madonna in trono e i Santi Giovanni Battista, Antonio Abate, Marta, Margherita, Nicola e Martino e i Profeti”, “Storie di Sant'Antonio Abate e i contadini che offrono maiali a Sant'Antonio”, “I quattro Evangelisti”, “Orazione nell'orto” and “Salita al Calvario”.
The Torre della Bicocca and the Cappella della Madonna dei Boschi add further points of interest. The Torre della Bicocca is a watchtower approximately 13 metres high, probably built in the second half of the 15th century. The Cappella della Madonna dei Boschi contains frescoes dating its construction to around the middle of the 15th century, as well as a wooden statue of the Madonna.
Forests, plain and Via Francigena
The landscape of Buttigliera Alta has two distinct sides. The southern part encompasses the forests of the Rivoli-Avigliana moraine hill. The northern part lies on the plain near the Dora Riparia. These contrasts can provide useful guidance when choosing a holiday apartment: depending on whether you are more interested in forest landscapes, open plains, religious architecture or a historic route, you can focus on different aspects.
The Via Francigena passes near Sant'Antonio di Ranverso between Rivoli and Avigliana. The Val Susa Stage 04 itinerary runs from Avigliana via Ranverso to Collegno, is 18.40 kilometres long and is classified as tourist-level. The documented route length helps you compare different excursion plans objectively, without equating the stage with a general route recommendation.
Canestrello, chocolate and regional traditions
The Festa del Canestrello e del Cioccolato celebrates two typical local products: canestrello and chocolate. On the fourth Sunday in May, the Sagra del Canestrello e del Cioccolato brings the area around Ranverso to life with gastronomic specialities and craft products from the Susa Valley.
Buttigliera Alta joined the Strada Reale dei Vini Torinesi association in 2026. For the 2026 edition of the Festa del Canestrello e del Cioccolato, tastings and workshops on cheese-making, canestrelli and “scopriaromi” were announced in Ranverso. This information refers to the announced 2026 edition and not to general event availability without a time limit.
If you would like to discover other places from Buttigliera Alta: Candia Canavese, Volpiano, Piverone, Carignano, Perosa Argentina, Orbassano, Agliè and Vinovo.
For the overarching travel overview: Turin.
