April is one of the most beautiful times to be in Roero, Piedmont. The vineyards come back to life, the trails through the Rocche wake up after winter and the cool morning air gives way to afternoons of full, warm light. It’s the right time to move through the hills without rushing, mix outdoor walks with cultural stops, and linger where it’s genuinely worth it.
Between Roero, Langhe and the surrounding area, April offers a packed calendar: fixed-date events and experiences that run throughout the month, all lending themselves to a balanced itinerary without having to squeeze everything in.
Let’s explore them.
1. Piemontgravel – Roero, Langhe and Monferrato
10th to 12th of April 2026 – Bra
From the 10th to the 12th of April, Piemontgravel returns: three days of exploration by gravel bike and MTB through the hilly landscape of Roero, Langhe and Monferrato. A non-competitive event, designed for those who want to experience the territory by bike at their own pace, taking in the views without the pressure of a clock. If you love cycling and hill scenery, mark these dates.
Discover the Piemontgravel programme
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2. Dreaming in Art – Mathis Palace
10th to 26th of April 2026 – Bra
Add a cultural stop to your itinerary: the exhibition Dreaming in Art is on display in Bra until the 26th of April, hosted in the historic Mathis Palace. Works by artists connected to the Langhe and Roero territory — an opportunity to get close to the local art scene in a setting of real architectural character.
Explore the exhibition and opening hours
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3. Rocche e Masche Museum – reopening
From the 12th of April 2026 – Pocapaglia
From the 12th of April, the Rocche e Masche Museum reopens in Pocapaglia. Dedicated to the folk traditions and legends of the Roero — the masche, the mysterious figures of Piedmontese rural culture, and the dramatic Rocche landscapes that gave rise to them. An unusual and evocative stop, well worth visiting for those who want to go beyond the scenery and understand what lies beneath the surface of this territory.
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4. Bacco & Orfeo – Sunday concerts
Sundays 12th, 19th and 26th of April 2026 – Alba and Bra
For three Sundays in April, the Bacco & Orfeo series brings classical music into the historic venues of Alba and Bra — courtyards, palaces and spaces that music opens up in unexpected ways, with a glass of local wine to round off the experience. Plan your day around one of the concerts and pair it with a walk through the nearby hills.
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5. StraBra – walk through the hills
Sunday 12th of April 2026 – Bra
Don’t miss the StraBra: a popular, non-competitive walk that winds through the hills surrounding the city of Bra. A simple and genuinely enjoyable way to explore the area at a leisurely pace, in good company and surrounded by nature. Open to everyone, children included.
Find out about the StraBra walk
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6. Walks among the Roero Rocche
Throughout the month – Roero
Make the most of April to walk among the Rocche — it’s one of the best times of year to do it. The trails between Montà, Cisterna d’Asti and the surrounding hills wind through woodland, vineyards and open views over the Rocche: the dramatic ravines carved over centuries by the erosion of the Tanaro river. Scenic, varied routes worth covering before the summer heat sets in. The reference point for trail information is the Ecomuseo delle Rocche del Roero.
Explore the Roero Rocche trails
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7. Messer Tulipano – Pralormo Castle
Until the 26th of April 2026 – Pralormo
Don’t miss Messer Tulipano: until the 26th of April, the grounds of Pralormo Castle are transformed by the flowering of tens of thousands of tulips — one of the most anticipated and photographed spring events in Piedmont. A historic park that is genuinely worth the visit at this time of year, for the colours, for the castle itself and for the quiet of the tree-lined paths.
Discover Messer Tulipano and book your visit
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8. Vinum – Alba
25th and 26th of April 2026 – Alba
On the 25th and 26th of April, the historic centre of Alba hosts Vinum — one of the most important wine events in Piedmont. Tastings take place in historic squares and courtyards, with a strong presence of Roero producers alongside the big names from the Langhe: Arneis, Roero DOCG and Nebbiolo next to Barolo and Barbaresco. An unmissable opportunity to taste wines of real quality in one of Italy’s great wine landscapes, near Alba.
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9. Roero Rocche Trail
Saturday 25th of April 2026 – Montà and Canale
The Roero Rocche Trail is one of the most anticipated outdoor events of the season: a route through nature paths, vineyards and open views over the Rocche, all day on the 25th of April. Well suited to runners and experienced walkers on mixed terrain. One of the best ways to experience the Roero landscape from within, far from the roads.
Discover the trail route and sign up
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10. International Jazz Day – Alba
Thursday 30th of April 2026 – Alba
The month closes with International Jazz Day: concerts and musical events in the centre of Alba, part of the Vinum fringe programme. A finale in music, through the lanes of one of the most beautiful historic centres in Piedmont. Not to be missed.
See the International Jazz Day programme
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Thinking about a few days in Roero in April?
Staying for a few days lets you move freely between events, nature and villages, without having to compress everything into a single day trip. April is one of the best months to do it: the territory is at its most beautiful, the calendar is full, and the season is not yet crowded.
Agriturismo Cascina Ponchietta is a family-run farmhouse in the Roero hills of Piedmont, near Alba, in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. We offer rooms and studio apartments with breakfast included, and guests can arrange a tasting of the estate’s own organic wines.
Find out more about your stay:
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Photo credits: Ecomuseo delle Rocche del Roero