Sampeyre, Italian comune
Sampeyre is a small commune in the Province of Cuneo nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul from the 15th century anchors the town center with its Romanesque features and contains paintings by local artists Tommaso and Matteo Biazaci.
Sampeyre first appears in written records around the year 1000. The town was part of the Marquisate of Saluzzo before coming under the rule of the House of Savoy in 1601.
Sampeyre keeps its traditions alive through celebrations like the Cianto Viol festival in August, when locals walk mountain paths singing and dancing in traditional style. These gatherings show how deeply the community values its mountain heritage and rural roots.
The town sits at about 1000 meters elevation and is accessible by car or bus with connections to larger towns like Saluzzo. During warmer months hiking trails and biking paths are open, while winter offers skiing and snow activities for visitors.
Nearby grows the Alevé forest, one of Italy's largest stone pine forests with trees over 600 years old that were mentioned by Virgil in ancient times. This ancient woodland creates a rare and often overlooked natural backdrop for walks through the mountains.
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