Excursion to the gold mines in the Monferrato region
Highlights
- Set out in search of gold with an adventurous trip to the mines of Monferrato
- Admire the Lavagnina Lakes and enter the tunnels to discover the mines
- Discover the history and legends of these places in the company of an expert guide
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Full description
Not all that glitters is gold, but the mines of Monferrato will make you think again!
Get ready to walk along remote paths inside the Capanne di Marcarolo and Gran Monferrato Park and enter the tunnels where, since 1500, miners extracted wealth and fortune.
A more than 5-houradventure to discover an ancient world, amidst stories, culture and the beautiful landscapes of the Lavagnina Lakes. It won't be a gold rush, but we guarantee you an equally rich walk!
What we will do
We will meet in Casaleggio Boiro (AL), at the time indicated in the booking.
Here we will meet our guide and head, each with our own means of transport, to the car park at Cravaria, where we will leave the cars and begin the hike on foot.
We will walk for about 7 km, with a difference in altitude of 200 m, discovering along the way the secrets of the ancient aurifodine, extensive piles of pebbles that bear witness to mining activity in Roman times.
Past a dam, we will enter the fascinating m1 gold mines located near the Lavagnina Lakes, from which, at particular times, we will be able to admire the remains of the mills used to process gold sand. Just like the miners, we will wear helmets and cold-light headlamps to make our way through the darkness.
In the underground descent into the tunnels , we will have the chance to discover the fascinating history of mining, which was conducted from the 1500s onwards and resumed in the 1800s, before it was finally closed in the early 1900s. But also to discover special animal species such as the geotriton, a small endemic specimen of the terrestrial salamander.
On our way out, we will resume our walk and face a 40-minute climb that will take us to the m13 mine, another 300-metre tunnel that follows the gold seams. The visit to the 2 mines will take 20 minutes each.
At the end, we will take the path back to the car park after 5½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, even children from 6 years old as long as they are used to walking.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
The experience is not recommended for those suffering from claustrophobia.
Other information
The excursion takes place from April to October on the dates indicated in the calendar and is confirmed with a minimum number of 5 people.
The activity is also available on request for groups of 5 to 8 people on dates other than those indicated in the calendar. At least 10 days' notice is required, which is necessary for the guide to receive authorisation from the park.
The meeting place cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Layered clothing
- Hiking shoes
Don't forget to bring
- Water
- Rubber boots (recommended)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Casaleggio Boiro, Alessandria
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
