An old farm-house converted into a cosy Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Two bedrooms (one very large), bathrooms, balcony, living-dining room. The location is 5 minutes walk from the centre of Cumiana; only a couple of minutes walk from the "P. Menna" sports centre. Cumiana is a quiet village of about 6000 inhabitants situated at 30 kilometres west of Turin; on the north-west alps, close to the French border. The area is very rich of historical sites; such as the Romanic tower of St.Giacomo, and the Marsaglie Castle, were the fierce battle of Marsaglie took place in 1693. Cumiana covers a large hilly area and consists of an extremely large number of small rural house assembly called "frazioni" (literally "fractions"; small groups of houses forming tiny village-like compounds). From Cumiana it is possible to take long or short trekking excursions to the near Alpi Cozie mountains. These mountains; home of the "Tre Denti & Freidour" natural mountain park, are home of pure and cool natural water springs, that propose a soothing remedy to thirsty excursionists. In these hills and mountains some of the best flavoured mushrooms are found. Among the nearest villages are: Pinerolo (15Km), famous for the cavalry tradition and his "panettone" cake; Piossasco (10Km), where many enjoy hangliding rides; Avilgiana (16Km), with its lakes and the famous "Sacra of St. Michele" sanctuary. In September ther is the local "sagra" which is the feast of the village, and it takes place one of the most well know exhibition fair of natural foods and natural way of life called "Naturalmente Cumiana". |
Bed & Breakfast 2 Gelsi Via Maritani, 21/1 10040 Cumiana (TO) Italy Tel. +39 011 9059985 Mobile +39 338 9405288 |
