Quincinetto

The town

Quincinetto is a picturesque town in the Canavese region, situated at the entrance to the Aosta Valley. Its historic centre retains an authentic Alpine atmosphere, with stone houses, cobbled alleyways and the spectacular Rupe, a rock face some 200 metres high that towers over the entire town.

History

Quincinetto boasts ancient origins, with prehistoric artifacts discovered on Bec Renon, and developed along the ancient Via delle Gallie, an important Roman road that led to Gaul. In the Middle Ages, known as Castrum Quingenati, it came under the rule of various lords, leaving behind historical monuments such as Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, the Chapel of Santa Marta, and the parish church of SS. Salvatore and Gesù Risorto.

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Local products

Quincinetto’s culinary tradition is rich, authentic and deeply rooted in the local area:

• Cipollino (Ivrea spring onions) – a local variety grown for centuriesi.

• Miasse – thin corn cakes cooked on traditional griddles.

• Buffia – a local chilli pepper, a key ingredient in many recipes.

• Salignun – a cream made from fresh cheeses with buffia and wild cumin (cerè).

• Murtret – a dish made from local tome cheeses, ricotta and spices.

• Ajucche – wild spring herbs from the high meadows of the Canavese.

Music: a deep-rooted identity

Quincinetto is known as the “Stage for Song and Music“, thanks to its deep-rooted choral and brass band tradition:

• Coro La Rupe – one of Italy’s most award-winning male choirs.

• Filarmonica Aurora – the town’s historic brass band.

• La Cantoria – the successor to the 19th-century Schola Cantorum.

Traditions: the Cattle Fair and the Battle of the Queens

Every year, the village renews its connection with its Alpine roots through the traditional cattle fair, which celebrates rural life and local breeds.
The spectacular ‘Battle of the Queens’, meanwhile, brings a much-loved Alpine tradition to Quincinetto: a natural contest between cows from the Aosta Valley, which attracts enthusiasts and visitors from across the region.

Sport and Outdoor activities

The village’s location, between the valley floor and the Alpine landscape, makes it ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities:

• Vertical Scalaro – A vertical race of approximately 5.5–5.8 km with 1,150 metres of elevation gain, running from the town centre to the hamlet of Scalaro. A continuous climb through woods and along mule tracks, with a unique atmosphere created by the cheering crowds, the patron saint’s festival of San Quirico, and the final prize-giving ceremony. An event dedicated to the memory of local athlete Franco Morgani.

• Indoor climbing – the Pan & Sport gym offers climbing walls suitable for all levels, ideal for training or trying out climbing in a safe environment.

• Outdoor climbing – the area’s numerous natural crags offer modern, scenic routes of varying difficulty, including some famous climbs in high-altitude settings.

• Hiking, mountaineering and ski touring – trails set amidst nature lead to destinations such as Cima del Vallone, Bonze and Bec Renon, offering scenic routes and landscapes ranging from woodlands to alpine ridges.

• Cycling and mountain biking – scenic routes on both tarmac roads and trails, suitable for cyclists and mountain bikers of all abilities.

Football tradition

The historic U.S. Quincinettese, now known as QuinciTava, was formed in 2000 following a merger with Tavagnasco and has since become a true sporting community supported by volunteers and young athletes. Among its most significant achievements is its historic promotion to the Eccellenza league in 2024.