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How to enjoy an eco-friendly trip in the Langhe starting from Cascina Facelli. Discover activities, practices, and places that respect the environment without giving up on luxury.

More and more travelers are choosing destinations that respect the environment. But sustainability, to be authentic, cannot be just a label. At Cascina Facelli it’s a daily choice — a commitment reflected in every gesture, every service, every dish.

This guide takes you through the green practices of our property and suggests the best low-impact experiences to enjoy in the Langhe. Because true luxury today is traveling mindfully.

Choosing eco-conscious accommodations means:

• Reducing your environmental footprint.
• Supporting local economies.
• Experiencing authentic and regenerative moments.
• Cultivating a new relationship with time and nature.

In Alta Langa, where life moves slowly and landscapes remain untouched, sustainability is not a sacrifice but an added value.

Every choice is made to have a positive impact:

• Charging station for electric vehicles: still rare in the area, it allows you to travel cleanly and conveniently.
• Zero-kilometer breakfast and organic garden: fresh, seasonal ingredients. We strive to minimize polluting transport.
• No buffet, no waste: every dish is freshly prepared.
• Energy from renewable sources and low-consumption lighting.
• No single-use plastic: we use glass, ceramic, and washable fabrics.
• Eco-friendly cleaning: we use biodegradable and certified products (except bleach, required by law for whites) and clean rooms only upon guest request.

Staying at Cascina Facelli means contributing to a more ethical and responsible hospitality model without giving up comfort or elegance.

🚶 Walks through the woods

Private trails start directly from the farmhouse. Perfect for walking in silence, breathing pure air, and observing biodiversity.

🚲 E-bike tours

Rent an e-bike in Bossolasco and ride along the scenic roads connecting it to Murazzano, Cravanzana, and Feisoglio. No traffic, just nature.

🍷 Tastings in organic wineries

We recommend:

• Ca’ del Bao (Paroldo): natural wines, hand-harvested, with no pesticides used.
• La Biòca (Monforte): biodynamic approach and tastings by reservation.
• Le Strette (Novello): small-scale production with a focus on soil care.

🌿 Cravanzana: visit small certified organic hazelnut producers.
🌿 Alta Langa Natural Park: a protected area where you can spot deer and foxes.
🌿 Terra di Mezzo Cooperative (Cortemilia): promotes social and inclusive agriculture.
🌿 Farmers’ markets in Dogliani and Bossolasco: every week you can buy fruit, vegetables, bread, and cheeses directly from local farmers.

If you believe in a type of tourism that respects the planet and enhances local areas, Cascina Facelli is the perfect starting point.

Book your eco-friendly getaway and discover Alta Langa with new eyes.
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Not only Barolo! Discover the native grape varieties of Langhe and Roero and enjoy authentic and refined tasting experiences starting from Cascina Facelli.

In Langhe, wine is not just a product but liquid memory, a story of the landscape, a synthesis of skilled hands and patient seasons.

If Barolo and Barbaresco are the most famous labels, there is a more intimate and surprising Piedmont, made up of ancient grape varieties, artisanal wineries, and exclusive tastings. Cascina Facelli is the ideal starting point to discover this parallel world, far from crowded routes and close to the authentic heart of the territory.

🍇 Pelaverga Piccolo

A rare grape grown in Verduno. Light red wine, spicy, with hints of white pepper. Perfect for those seeking elegance and lightness.

🍇 Nas-cetta

A native white from the hills of Novello, almost extinct and now rediscovered. Mineral, citrus, and briny notes. Excellent with cheeses and vegetarian dishes.

🍇 Favorita

Piedmontese cousin of Vermentino, it grows between Langhe and Roero. Fragrant, floral, delicate. A sip of spring.

🍇 Freisa and Grignolino

Two lively reds, with firm tannins and great character. Ideal for those who love the “old-style” wine, sincere and straightforward.

These grape varieties tell the story of the biodiversity of Piedmontese viticulture and represent the new frontier for enthusiasts of authentic tastings.

From Cascina Facelli, in just a few minutes by car (or e-bike!), you can reach wineries that open their doors only to small groups and by reservation. Here are some selected experiences:

🍷 Visit to Cantina Abbona (Dogliani)
Tradition, passion, and Dolcetto as an identity wine.

🍷 Picnic and tasting at Cascina Castlet (Costigliole d’Asti)
Perfect for a slow day among food, wine, and vineyards.

🍷 Dinner in the vineyard at Le Strette (Novello)
A private experience among Pelaverga and sunsets over the hills.

Each stop is an opportunity to meet those who make wine with their hands and with their hearts.

The concept of “terroir” is central throughout Langhe: it is not just about the soil, but also sun exposure, microclimate, local tradition, and human interpretation.

Each hill has a character, each wine a voice. That’s why tasting here means listening to the land.

Wine is also culture, literature, art. You find it cited in the novels of Pavese and Fenoglio, in the paintings of Piedmontese Baroque, in village festivals that have celebrated the harvest for centuries.

A stay in Langhe is complete only when it includes:

• a walk among the vineyards,
• a chat with a winemaker,
• a glass sipped slowly in front of the landscape.

🍇 If you love authentic wines, true stories, and experiences far from tourist circuits, Cascina Facelli is your ideal starting point.

🥂 Book your suite, discover the hidden grape varieties of Piedmont, and experience wine as a story to be savored.
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Come and experience the wellness oasis of Cascina Facelli: spring-fed pool, massages surrounded by nature (just remember to book them in advance), and absolute silence. An adults-only retreat to rejuvenate body and mind.

Imagine waking up to the sound of birds, opening the windows and seeing only trees, hills, and sky. No noise, no alarm clock, no obligations. Just you, the forest, and the promise of a day dedicated to yourself.

At Cascina Facelli, in the heart of the Alta Langa, the concept of relaxation becomes a sensory experience. We’re not talking about a spa, but about a place of authentic regeneration, where silence is therapeutic and the environment helps restore balance and harmony.

Our property is adults only, designed for those who need deep peace. Here silence is not absence, but mindful presence. You feel it in the rustling leaves, in the birdsong, in the slow steps along the stone paths, in the breath that finally slows down.

Those coming from a hectic life find in this silence a true wellness treatment. No screens, no notifications. Just quiet and time for yourself.

The panoramic pool at Cascina Facelli is not just any pool. It is fed by pure spring water, collected and carefully treated to preserve its beneficial properties.
Fresh, light, free from harsh chemical additives.

Swimming in this water is a simple yet profound act: a reconnection with the original element, a liquid embrace that tones, relaxes, and washes away every tension.

🌳 Outdoors: imagine a massage table in the garden, the scent of lavender in the air, and expert hands melting away tension while nature provides the soundtrack.

🛏️ In-suite: for those who desire maximum intimacy, treatments can be received directly in your room, with soft lighting, warm oils, and a customized playlist designed to encourage relaxation.

In both cases, the result is the same: a deep sense of lightness, as if time had stopped running.

If you feel the need to pause, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, Cascina Facelli is waiting for you.

Book your adults-only stay and let yourself be wrapped in the authentic wellness of the Langhe.
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A unique experience between contemporary art and landscape: Ombralus awaits you at Cascina Facelli, in the heart of the Langhe, where beauty becomes immersion.

The Langhe are not only wine and hills. They are also a land of culture, vision and experimentation. And in 2025, Cascina Facelli becomes home to an extraordinary artistic project: Ombralus.

A permanent and widespread installation born from the desire to create dialogue between art and nature, contemporaneity and memory. An experience to be lived slowly, among trees, rooms, ancient stone and light.

Ombralus is not an exhibition. It is a visual and sensorial narrative. A work of art that intertwines with the landscape, inhabits it and transforms it.

The artist creates sculptures in dialogue with the wind, the rain, the passing of the seasons. Some works will be visible outdoors, in the garden surrounding Cascina Facelli. Others will take shape inside the structure, in the suites or common areas, becoming an integral part of the stay experience.

All this in a place where art does not invade, but silently converses with the environment.

Hosting Ombralus is not just an aesthetic choice, but a declaration of vision.

Cascina Facelli believes that true luxury is the ability to wonder, reflect and feel. That relaxation time can also become a time of inspiration. For this reason, every detail of hospitality – from breakfast to the room, from the view to the quiet – will be enriched by artistic traces that surprise and accompany.

It is not about exhibiting art. It is about inhabiting art.

Ombralus is the ideal starting point for a cultural holiday in the Langhe. Here are some recommended stops:

• 🏛 Alba: capital of the Langhe, rich in galleries and museums, including the Civic Museum “F. Eusebio”.
• 🖼 Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo (Guarene): contemporary art among hills and design.
• 🎭 Castello di Barolo: art exhibitions and wine storytelling in a historical setting.
• 🗿 Santuario di Vicoforte: baroque, architecture and spirituality in one of the most evocative places in Piedmont.

If you are looking for an experience that combines beauty, silence and inspiration, Ombralus awaits you at Cascina Facelli.

Book your suite in the heart of Alta Langa and get ready to experience art like you’ve never felt it before.
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Let’s discover the most romantic and hidden itineraries of the Langhe for an unforgettable couple’s getaway. Among silent villages, secret vineyards, walks through chestnut woods, and stops in boutique wineries, every moment becomes poetry.

In the heart of Alta Langa, where the green of hazelnut groves meets the sinuous profile of UNESCO Heritage hills, lies a corner of Italy that seems designed for couples in search of intimacy and wonder: Cascina Facelli. An “adults only” B&B immersed in silence, where every glance is lost among ancient vines and blue horizons.

You don’t come here just to sleep. You come to breathe, to rediscover yourself, and to get lost together in a land that knows how to welcome with elegance and discretion.

Adults-only vacations are becoming a true international trend in high-end tourism. But at Cascina Facelli, it’s not a trend: it’s a philosophy. No noise, no rush, no compromises.

Every detail is designed to ensure peace, comfort, and privacy. The suites (such as the evocative Art or the rustic yet elegant D’La Paja) offer unique spaces where silence is an integral part of the stay. A spring-water pool, zero-km gourmet breakfasts, and warm but never intrusive hospitality complete the experience.

1. Murazzano

An ancient Roman village, famous for its Robiola DOP, it offers one of the most spectacular views of Alta Langa. Its medieval towers dominate the hills, and time here truly seems to have stopped.

2. Mombarcaro

Known as the “roof of the Langhe”, it is the highest point of the territory. On clear days you can even see the Ligurian Sea. It’s ideal for a walk among ancient chapels and to enjoy the panorama at sunset.

3. Bossolasco

The “Village of Roses,” where Cascina Facelli is located, is a little blooming gem. In spring, its streets turn into a triumph of colors and scents. Perfect for a slow walk, hand in hand, among art, poetry, and beauty.

4. Serravalle Langhe

Small and poetic, with stone houses and views over the Belbo valley. Don’t miss the little church of San Michele and the path leading to centuries-old chestnut woods.

5. Roddino

A discreet village overlooking the Barolo hills. Perfect for a panoramic picnic or an exclusive wine tasting in a cellar. Quiet reigns supreme.

Starting from Cascina Facelli you can rent an e-bike and follow a circular route through nature and history.
🚴🏻‍♂️ Recommended route: Bossolasco → Cravanzana (stop for honey and hazelnuts) → Feisoglio (panoramic view) → Murazzano (Robiola and dairy visit) → return.

Along the way, you’ll cross woods, vineyards, abandoned hamlets, and paths scented with earth and leaves. A perfect experience for those seeking a gentle, sustainable, and romantic activity.

Wine here is not just a product: it’s culture, identity, and storytelling.

Here are three unmissable stops:

• Azienda Agricola Le Strette (Novello): family-run winery, panoramic terrace over the Barolo crus, genuine hospitality.
• Ca’ Neuva (Dogliani): Dolcetto, Barbera, and authentic passion.
• Cantina Roccasanta (Perletto): organic, integrated with the environment, overlooking the Bormida valley.

Tastings can be accompanied by platters, family stories, and shared silences in front of the landscape.

🌹 Do you want to lose yourself among timeless villages and silences filled with love?
🎒 Discover the itineraries and let yourself be enveloped by the intimate atmosphere of Cascina Facelli.
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From e-bikes to hot air balloon rides: discover the best outdoor experiences to enjoy the Langhe in an active and sophisticated way, starting from Cascina Facelli.

Some people love total relaxation, while others seek the thrill of an active journey immersed in nature. Alta Langa, with its gentle hills and UNESCO World Heritage panoramas, is the perfect place to combine movement, discovery and well-being.

Cascina Facelli is the ideal starting point for those who want to experience refined, dynamic and authentic outdoor activities. From cycling tours to walks, from hikes to panoramic flights, every activity becomes a moment of discovery and wonder.

🌳 Wild Orchid Trail (Bossolasco-Murazzano):
Easy and fascinating, this trail crosses meadows, hazelnut groves and woods, offering breathtaking views. In spring, you can admire rare flowers and wild orchids.

🥾 The Great Langhe Crossing (GTL):
Perfect for passionate hikers. The section near Bossolasco is evocative, panoramic and allows for gastronomic stops in traditional farmhouses and inns.

Cascina Facelli recommends e-bike itineraries to explore the area in an ecological and relaxed way:

🚲 Bossolasco-Dogliani route: spectacular views and Dolcetto tastings in local wineries.
🚲 The Towers route: Bossolasco-Murazzano-Mombarcaro, among medieval towers and typical cheeses.
🚲 Castle tour: includes Barolo, Grinzane Cavour and Serralunga d’Alba, with cultural and gastronomic visits.

E-bikes can be rented directly in Bossolasco, for a day of simple movements, meditation and breathing.

For those looking for unique thrills, the hot air balloon experience over the Langhe is unmissable:

🎈 Departures at sunrise or sunset.
🎈 Flying over vineyards, castles, villages and woods.
🎈 Final tasting of Alta Langa wine after landing.

An unforgettable moment, allowing you to see the region from a completely different perspective.

🍃 If you love experiencing the region in motion, exploring every corner with curiosity and passion, Cascina Facelli is waiting for you.

🚲 Book your stay and let yourself be guided to the best outdoor experiences in Alta Langa.
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From the vegetable garden to artisanal cheeses: discover the gastronomic treasures of Alta Langa you might not know. A journey through authentic flavors and stories of local producers.

Alta Langa is famous for its PGI hazelnut, but stopping there would be limiting. This rugged and generous land holds a gastronomic wealth made of mountain pasture cheeses, ancient cured meats, wild herbs, black and white truffles and vegetables that still taste of the season.

At Cascina Facelli we celebrate these treasures every day. We bring them to the table at breakfast, on aperitif boards. But above all, we tell their stories, because behind every flavor there is a story.

🧀 Raw mountain pasture cheeses

Produced between spring and late summer in small mountain pastures: aged tomes, goat robiola, mixed milk cheeses with bloomy rind.
Each piece is unique, just like the pasture it comes from.

🥓 Cured meats of Alta Langa

Few know them outside the region, but they are a true discovery:

• Lard flavored with local herbs
• Cooked salami from Murazzano
• Fresh Bra sausage, to be enjoyed raw with homemade bread

🌱 Garden vegetables and homemade preserves

Cascina Facelli cultivates a small vegetable garden using natural methods: trombetta zucchini, cuore di bue tomatoes, wild aromatic herbs, later transformed into preserves, pickles, and jams (when the fruit trees cooperate!).

🍯 Honey and chestnuts

Alta Langa honey, often chestnut or wildflower, has a strong and decisive aromatic profile. Excellent with cheeses or at breakfast.
Chestnuts, harvested between October and November, become creams, flour, and traditional desserts.

Behind every product there are faces, hands, families that pass down ancient recipes and techniques. Here are some businesses to know (and support):

• Casa Matilda (Dogliani): organic cultivation and processing of vegetables into preserves and sauces.
• Caseificio Cascina Abate (Bossolasco): sheep’s tuma according to the historical specification and more!!
• Apicoltura Alta Langa (Feisoglio): raw, unpasteurized honey.
• Macelleria Mollo (Bossolasco): artisanal cured meats following Langhe tradition.

At Cascina Facelli we buy from these businesses and gladly recommend direct visits and tastings for those who wish to enjoy an immersive gastronomic experience.

From abandonment to rebirth: discover how Cascina Facelli came to life, one of the most fascinating residences in the Langhe. A story of love, passion, and authenticity.

It was 2015 when we first saw the farmhouse. An old building from 1840, hidden among the hills of the Alta Langa.
It was in ruins, forgotten by time and people. But for us, it was love at first sight. We didn’t see crumbling stones, but potential, beauty, future.

This is how Cascina Facelli was born: a life project, even before a hospitality project. A story we now share with those who choose to stay here.

The restoration lasted three years, carefully executed and respectful of the soul of the place.
We preserved everything that could be saved: stone, wood, original beams. Every design choice was made with care, taste, and respect for history.

• The suites have kept all their original details.
• We integrated modern design elements to offer comfort and style.
• Local materials: Langa stone and reclaimed wood.

Every room has a soul, a personality, and a story that tells of our love for this land.

During the work, every day brought a new discovery. Behind old walls, we found ancient objects, forgotten letters, farming tools. Every detail was a source of inspiration.

A few curiosities:

• Suite D’La Paja owes its name to the old barn that stored straw for the animals and the chicken coop.
• Suite Art hosts contemporary artworks, perfectly blending with the antique.

The garden was wild and overgrown; today it’s an oasis with aromatic herbs, flowers, and private corners.

The spring-water pool was a dream from the start; today it’s a reality.

These details are not random: they are conscious choices, made with passion, love, and care.

A journey! Breakfast at Cascina Facelli is prepared every morning with love, local ingredients, and a “zero waste” philosophy.

Some breakfasts nourish the body, others also nourish the soul. At Cascina Facelli, every morning is a small ritual of pleasure and curiosity, because our breakfast changes every day and is entirely homemade!

No rush, no buffet. Just a carefully served, intimate, authentic table service with products that tell the story of a generous land and a clear philosophy: less waste, more quality.

The early-morning culinary experience

Every morning, between 9:00 and 10:30, the breakfast room at Cascina Facelli comes to life.

Menus change with the seasons and with what’s available in the garden:

Every dish is designed to offer an authentic sensory experience: taste, aroma, sight, and story.

What makes our breakfast different

1. Zero-kilometer products: vegetables, fruit, and herbs come directly from the Cascina Facelli garden or from small nearby farms.
2. Zero waste: no buffet, no leftovers. Every portion is prepared fresh, to order.
3. Taste and wellness: every dish is balanced between flavor and lightness, with attention to possible intolerances (please let us know about allergies, intolerances, or anything you dislike when booking).
4. Slow atmosphere: breakfast is not a mere step in the day, but a central moment. To be savored slowly.

From farm to table: the anti-waste philosophy

In a world that produces too much and wastes too much, Cascina Facelli has chosen a different approach: to cook more and better.

• No industrial buffet.
• No pre-packaged food.
• No “carbon copy” dishes.

Every ingredient is selected, respected, and transformed with creativity. Even potato peels become cream, even stale bread turns into croutons for savory breakfast dishes.

This is not just environmental sustainability, it’s also respect for those who grow, those who cook, and those who enjoy.

Local suppliers: true stories and rare ingredients

Behind every ingredient, there’s a story. And we love to tell it.

• The eggs come from a small ethical farm in Somano, where hens roam free.
• The cheeses come from Cascina Abate, which works according to tradition and is just 2 km away.
• The bread is made by Ermanno, with fermented water and local flours.
• The honey comes from bees that fly among the chestnut and hazelnut trees of the Alta Langa.

Every bite is a direct connection to the land.

Do you want to start the day on the right foot, with the taste of things made with love?

Book your suite at Cascina Facelli now and let yourself be pampered by the most delightful breakfast in the Langhe.
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Discover the homemade recipe for graffe without potatoes, Tiziana’s personal version. Soft, sugary, and fragrant—perfect for breakfast or a special snack. Download the PDF!

The Doughnuts of Happiness

Soft, fragrant, sugary. Graffe are a dessert that instantly puts you in a good mood, with the scent of home, slow breakfasts, and Sunday mornings.
Tiziana’s version is a personal recipe, without potatoes in the dough, but with all the flavor and softness of traditional graffe.

Easy to make, perfect to fry on the spot and enjoy while still warm. A real treat.

A Simple and Always Soft Version

Unlike the classic Neapolitan versions that require boiled potatoes, these graffe are lighter and made with a simple, well-kneaded leavened dough.

Ideal to make even without a stand mixer—you just need your hands, a little patience, and the right oil for frying.

🧾 Ingredients:

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 35 g sugar
• 50 g butter, cut into pieces
• 2 eggs
• 150 ml lukewarm water
• 13 g fresh brewer’s yeast
• 1 sachet vanilla powder
• A pinch of salt
• Granulated sugar, as needed (for coating)
• Sunflower seed oil (for frying)

👩‍🍳 Method:

1. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, eggs, softened butter, and the water with yeast.
3. Knead until you get a smooth and well-strung dough.
4. Cover with a cloth and let rise for about 2 hours, until doubled in size.
5. Roll the dough to about 1 cm thick and cut out doughnuts with a pastry cutter.
6. Place them on a floured tea towel and let them rise for another 1 hour.
7. Fry a few graffe at a time in hot oil, turning them on both sides.
8. Drain on paper towels and immediately roll in granulated sugar.
9. Serve warm—they’re irresistible!

Breakfast at the Farmhouse? There’s the Scent of Graffe

At Cascina Facelli, we make them on special occasions or serve them during weekend breakfasts as a warm little treat, coated in sugar and accompanied by a steaming coffee or cappuccino.

They’re one of those desserts that make you feel at home, wherever you are.

📥 Download the Recipe in PDF

📩 Want to try them too?
👉 Download the free PDF of the Potato-Free Graffe
Perfect for slow breakfasts, snacks with friends, or simply to treat yourself.

Tiziana’s graffe may not be the ones from the fair…
But they’re the ones you remember, dream of, and love every time you taste one.