Surroundings

WHAT WE HAVE TO DO TO BISTAGNO?

What are your passions?
You don’t know how to organize Your holiday? Don’t worry, we’ll take care of it!
We’ll arrange for You a beautiful journey among the wonderful hills of Piemonte, part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
 

LANGHE AND MONFERRATO, EXPERIENCES TO ENJOY

We have prepared unique experiences for you that will let you fully enjoy our local area.

Experiences to bring together sport, nature, relax, food, wine, and shopping.

You can go for a bike ride, use the facilities at the “Essence” wellness centre or relax in one of the spa centres in Acqui Terme.

You can also play golf and visit one of the characteristic wineries in the area. If you love shopping, you can go to the Serravalle Scrivia outlet village, where you can find leading brands of Italian fashion. In the evening, you can return to the hotel for a tasty aperitif and enjoy a delicious dinner at the Restaurant La Teca.

THE GIPSOTECA

An extraordinary collection of monumental original models in the plaster of the 19th century sculptor Giulio Monteverde.

A material - gypsum - at the same time fragile and durable, provisional and original. A fascinating museum, capable of revealing the secrets of sculptural techniques.

Visit the website

THE BIG BENCHES COMMUNITY PROJECT

From the Great Benches of Chris Bangle, now a symbol of the Alta Langa, the initiative BIG BENCH COMMUNITY PROJECT was born; Discover where they are located, and enjoy unique and unforgettable views.

You can visit the Bistagno bench which will give you a breathtaking view.

You can reach it by car, motorbike on foot or by MTB

Other benches near us are Strevi, Fontanile and Castelboglione.

Visit the website 

THE WINE CELLARS - THE UNDERGROUND CATHEDRALS

These are kilometers of tunnels and galleries dug directly into the tuff of the hills between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries.

They are called Underground Cathedrals of Canelli, recognized as World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
 

Visit the local wineries and taste their wines.
 

You can find many wineries: starting from Canelli, excellent cellars of local producers, only 8 km from the hotel, to the largest wine cellars of Barolo and Barbaresco.

SHOPPING

SERRAVALLE DESIGNER OUTLET 

Just a one-hour drive you will find the SERRAVALLE DESIGNER OUTLET mall.

The Serravalle Designer Outlet is a large shopping mall, located in Serravalle Scrivia in the province of Alexandria, a short distance from the Hotel; with its 51,500 m² and its 250 stores, is the largest outlet in Europe

At our hotel it is possible to book an extra shuttle service for your shopping.

Ask us for the quote

FOOD AND WINE,

A NICE TRIP TO DISCOVER PIEMONTE

You will never forget the flavours and scents of this land. The Piedmont region is synonymous with good food and wine. Many wineries and restaurants are ready to welcome you and let you taste their delicacies.

Wines such as Moscato, Dolcetto, Barbera D’Asti, Barbera del Monferrato and Alta Langa, as well as jams, hazelnuts, honey, cured meats, truffles and cheeses, including the special Robiola di Roccaverano, are just some of the flavours of Piedmont that we are sure you will love.

BIKING AND WALKING EXPERIENCES

This is the land of cycling legends such as Fausto Coppi and Costante Girardengo. For our guests who love cycling, we have prepared charming cycle routes, ranked according to difficulty, distance and difference in height. 

There is something to suit all tastes: adventurous paths for MTBs, road cycling routes, and relaxing city bike and e-bike routes. You can cycle in our hills, passing by vineyards, ancient towers and attractive medieval villages. When you return to the hotel, we will welcome you with smiles, excellent cuisine and good wine. 

Bikes will be safe in our bike storeroom, which has a mechanical workshop for emergencies and a wash area. Thanks to agreements with local bike shops, bikes of all types and sizes can be hired at the hotel. 

At the reception desk, you will find all the information you need for your bike ride: maps of cycle paths and GPS routes.

For those who prefer walking, we also provide NORDIC WALKING sticks.

RELAXATION AND WELLBEING

Our local area is renowned for its thermal waters. You can visit Acqui and the “Bollente”, the thermal spring in the square, where therapeutic water flows out at 74.5°C.

Our hotel can also recommend places where you can be embraced by a wonderful experience based on health and relaxation, such as the “Lago delle Sorgenti” spa in Acqui.

Try out the wellness programmes by our partner “Essence”, located next to the hotel. The centre offers customised programmes that include steam, hay, seaweed, mud, ghassoul clay and black soap baths, as well as relaxing, modelling, regenerating and energising treatments.

ART AND CULTURE

The timeless magnificence of a Villa in the hills of Alto Monferrato, a land of remarkable cultural interest in the paths of the charming landscape of Piedmont, a mansion not far from the center of Acqui Terme, in the territory of the Province of Alessandria.

Steep the gates of the Borgo Monterosso Complex, the charm of the place becomes irresistible and inevitably affects every visitor. Villa Ottolenghi Borgomonterosso is an outstanding example of the synoptic art of the Twenty-Year, among which, famous architects such as Marcello Piacentini and artists such as Arturo Martini, Fortunato Depero, Venanzo Crocetti ... who worked at the Villa thanks to the patronage of the Counts Ottolenghi.
Dimora guests will find in their rooms a unique and evocative setting for private receptions and gala dinners, an ideal location for weddings and events in general; they can immerse themselves in the magical scenery of the opera park of the famous landscape architect Pietro Porcinai, visit the mausoleum or Temple of Herta, the Ottolenghi private museum, the cellar (which offers high quality winery production).

VESPA & EBIKE TOUR

The beauty of our landscapes will conquer you.
Making a guided tour in these beautiful places is now accessible to everyone. With the Ebike or riding a Vespa 125 Piaggio you can go hiking and discover Piedmont in a unique way.
Available for rental of 7 Ebike and 4 Vespa 125 Piaggio

Contact us to give you a wonderful and fun day!