Villadeati offers a special way to discover **Monferrato through nature, art and local culture**. During the hike, the landscape meets the installations of Germinale – Monferrato Art Fest, turning the village into part of a widespread open-air museum. For Monfreedom Guides, walking also means experiencing exhibitions, food and wine, music and culture to discover the territory as fully as possible.

Discover **Secret Monferrato** through Romanesque parish churches, country chapels and small churches hidden along trails and vineyards. Often far from the main tourist routes, they tell stories of faith, pilgrims, rural communities, epidemics and ancient roads, revealing a quieter and more authentic side of Piedmont.

Many **Monferrato villages** were built on hilltops for very practical reasons: defence, control of roads and valleys, greater security and a wider view over the surrounding land. Walking towards places such as Vignale or San Salvatore still allows visitors to read this history in castles, ancient walls, bell towers and the very shape of the historic centres.

The hills of **Monferrato** preserve the memory of an ancient sea that disappeared millions of years ago. Fossil shells, marine sediments and *Pietra da Cantoni* still emerge along trails and around villages such as Rosignano, Cella Monte, Ozzano, Ottiglio and Vignale. Walking here means exploring a landscape shaped by deep geological history, hidden beneath vineyards, villages and rolling hills.

Discovering **Monferrato with a guide** means much more than simply following a trail without getting lost. It means learning how to read the landscape, recognise ancient truffle grounds, understand the stories behind villages and castles, discover places usually closed to visitors and reach hidden viewpoints where, on clear days, the view stretches from the vineyards all the way to the Alps.

The **Big Benches of Monferrato** are more than giant seats to photograph and collect. They can become the destination of a walk through vineyards, villages and panoramic hills, turning a simple stop into a new way of experiencing the landscape. Born in Piedmont from an idea by Chris Bangle, they invite visitors to rediscover the territory with the curiosity and perspective of a child.

Spending two or three days in Monferrato means moving beyond a simple day trip and beginning to truly understand the region. Scenic trails, historic villages, castles, Infernot, local wines and traditional cuisine add a new layer to the journey each day. There is no need to rush: all you need is time, curiosity and the desire to connect with an authentic landscape.