Santa Margherita: Chapel, Hiking Loop and Festivals

Chapel and landscape in Santa Margherita

The Chapel of S. Margherita is first mentioned in a boundary transaction between Peveragno and Beinette documented on 8 April 1491. Cascina La Commenda is located in open countryside in the hamlet of Santa Margherita. The chapel’s historical connection thus stands alongside the open countryside setting of Cascina La Commenda in the hamlet.

Castle, palaces and museum in the surrounding area

Casa del Fiume, a castle, is located in the area around Santa Margherita. Palazzo Uffici Finanziari and Palazzo Barberi di Branzola, both palaces, are also located nearby. The Galimberti House Museum is likewise located in the area around Santa Margherita and is a museum. For those interested in culture, Casa del Fiume, the two palaces and the Galimberti House Museum can be considered separate destinations in Santa Margherita.

Summits and gardens

Monte Besimauda (Bisalta), a summit, is located in the wider regional area around Santa Margherita. Bric Costa Rossa, a summit, is located in the area around Santa Margherita. Giardini Lalla Romano, a garden, and Giardini Dino Fresia, also a garden, are likewise located nearby. The two summits and the two gardens are situated in different spatial contexts. For those interested in landscapes, Monte Besimauda (Bisalta), Bric Costa Rossa, Giardini Lalla Romano and Giardini Dino Fresia are destinations in the surrounding area.

Hiking loop along the Rio Cagnola

A hiking loop leads to the bell tower of Santa Margherita and then continues along Via Vecchia di S. Margherita. It follows the banks of the Rio Cagnola. For route planning, the bell tower of Santa Margherita, Via Vecchia di S. Margherita and the banks of the Rio Cagnola serve as the three points of reference. The loop connects these local landmarks in this sequence.

Festival program with food and fireworks

The 2026 festival program included a “Gran Fritto di Pesce” on Thursday, 16 July 2026. On Friday, 17 July 2026, the “Pizza festival” was part of the celebrations in Santa Margherita. For Saturday, 18 July 2026, the festival program included a dinner under the stars featuring Sardinian-style suckling pig. A fireworks display was scheduled for 10:30 p.m. during the celebrations in Santa Margherita. The culinary events were therefore spread across Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Other event formats

The Pro Loco Beer Fest 2026 was held in the area of Via degli Artigiani in Santa Margherita. Throughout the event, the festival offered music, entertainment and food and drink. The “Tractor summer party” took place in Santa Margherita in 2025 and was held there for the third time. Both event formats are therefore dates associated with Santa Margherita.

Other destinations: Barge, Sanfront, Villanova Mondovì, San Damiano Macra, Crissolo, Roburent, Entracque, Beinette

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