In Bossolasco, the town of Roses, you can stay in some of the most enchanting places in the Langa. The impeccable services and magnificent views, common to all the hoteliers, B&Bs and relais in the area, make a holiday, even a short one, in Alta Langa a moment worth remembering.
Bossolasco, known as the Land of Roses, is a charming village in the Alta Langa region where history, nature and flowers come together in a romantic and authentic atmosphere. Not to be missed: The historic centre, with its balconies, narrow streets and views filled with roses. The Church of St. John the Baptist and other historic religious buildings. The Balestrino Castle and the ruins of the Del Carretto Castle. The scenic trails, such as the one to Somano, through woods and hills. Local events, such as the Rose Festival and the Festival of San Giovanni. Ideal for a relaxing trip, surrounded by nature, history and floral beauty.
Bossolasco, the Land of Roses, in Alta Langa, will amaze you with its wide variety of the best local products, from pastries to cheeses, fruit to delicious meat, mushrooms to truffles.
But you will also find curiosities, antique furniture, blue jeans, underwear, toys, pullovers and evening dresses in the clothing store, a veritable one-stop shop where you can find everything.
For personal care, there is a hairdresser, beautician and pharmacy, where you can find the solution to all your needs.
You will also find professionals for home services, from electrical systems to burglar alarms, etc.
The Langa region is synonymous with good food, born out of the modest economic conditions of its inhabitants and evolved over time using natural ingredients capable of satisfying even the most demanding palates.
Nature offers a wide variety of delicacies: honey, truffles, mushrooms, chestnuts, blackberries and spring herbs such as valerian and thyme.
These products can be enjoyed in the cosy restaurants, typical trattorias and characteristic farmhouses of the village, which offer typical dishes of Langa cuisine: bagna caüda, ravioli al plin, polenta, wild boar, bunët and hazelnut cake. It has not been easy to make the most of the Langa land, which is so arid and hostile, but nevertheless capable of producing crops such as the famous “Tonda gentile delle Langhe”, a hazelnut with an inimitable taste.
Livestock farming developed with a focus on Piedmontese cattle and Langa sheep, and the major local farms specialised in dairy production. Thanks also to the pastures abundant with good grass, cheeses have become a source of pride for Bossolasco.
It is worth noting that the Langhe toma cheeses were already praised in Roman times by Pliny as among the best robiole cheeses in Italy. The traditional Toma di Bossolasco is very renowned and known for its delicate flavour, excellent when paired with honey and “cugnà”, a traditional sauce made with grape must, pears, walnuts and toasted hazelnuts without added sugar.