Agriturismo in Canavese with Barbecue

The Canavese is an area of Piedmont between the Serra di Ivrea, the Po, the Stura di Lanzo river and the Graian Alps. Its best-known places include the town of Ivrea, with its traditional Carnival, and the towns of Chivasso and Cuorgnè.

WHAT TO SEE: the castle of Agliè, Lake Candia, the medieval village of Cuorgnè and the historic centre of Ivrea with its famous castle.

LOCAL SPECIALITIES: tajarin with ragù, Ciriè sausage, bagna cauda, and typical sweets such as the torcetti of Agliè and hazelnut cakes.

WINES: Erbaluce di Caluso, Carema, and red wines such as Nebbiolo and Barbera.

THINGS TO DO: trips to Lake Candia, hikes on the panoramic trails of the Canavese hills, visits to castles and historic villages, bike rides along scenic roads, and tastings of wine and local produce in the local wineries.