Who said that you have to fly to Provence to be able to appreciate the spectacle of the lavender bloom. You can stay within the Italian borders, appreciating the large lilac-colored fields of Sale San Giovanni, a town in the province of Cuneo that promises to make any tourist roll their eyes.
For some years the area has become a particularly popular tourist destination. A place of absolute relaxation, ideal for any type of tourist, including Instagram addicted. Those who intend to stock up on social media views, not in need of filters, will find bread for their teeth.
Lavender fields in Sale San Giovanni
Sale San Giovanni, although it is a small village, suddenly turns into a destination desired by many. The landscape show proposed in the summer lasts until about mid-July. An event that involves the entire local community, to the point of pushing the administration to close all roads to motorized vehicles. For the fields you can only proceed on foot or by bicycle at this time of the year.
The scenic routes
Anyone wishing to discover the beauties of Sale San Giovanni and its lavender fields can choose between four paths proposed. Although the colors and scents are the same, what changes is the difficulty of the stroke.
Each of these is indicated by a color, so you always know what type of trekking you are going to meet. Orange e Light blue they represent the longest and certainly the most demanding routes. The first lasts about three and a half hours. The second, on the other hand, lasts three hours. To reach the final stretch you will have to go through dirt roads, paths and short stretches of asphalt.
What awaits tourists on the trail is different Verde. This is ideal for those who intend to walk peacefully in nature, without putting themselves to the test. All for a total duration of two hours. Therefore, only a necessary preparation is required to continue on the path for so long.
The last alternative, the one marked by color Brown, is undoubtedly the simplest of all. The journey takes just half an hour, which means that it will be possible to take even the little ones with you, perhaps less willing to walk for hours. A totally flat area, up to the Alboreto Prandi.
Lavender fields, what to know
The local community asks for a minimum contribution from visitors, equal to 2 euros. An aid to be able to cope with the costs necessary for the maintenance of nature trails. Each tourist will receive a bracelet, so that they can also access the guided tour of the churches.
The fields of lavender essence in fact, they are only the best known and most representative element. In fact, once you arrive on the spot, you will realize how there is more to discover. Sale San Giovanni is a community that has managed to reinvent itself thanks to lavender and aromatic herbs.
Today it is an excellence in the medicinal and herbal sector. It all began in 1997, when some companies chose to experiment with the cultivation of medicinal species. Since then the area has been filled with bright colors every year.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a warm community, which will be able to indicate the places to discover. Just think of the chapel of Sant'Anastasia, built by Benedictine monks. Structure probably dating back to 1050, while the frescoes inside are dated between 1300 and 1400.
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