Monale, in the Monferrato hills near Bric del Vento

Monale — The Edge of the 10 km Radius, With a French Twin Town

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Monale is the outer boundary of this list, bordering the city of Asti itself. It's twinned with Cazouls-d'Hérault in France, a partnership formalised in 2010.

ProvinceAsti (AT)
Population~950
Area9.1 km²
Twin townCazouls-d'Hérault, France (since 2010)

What's Interesting Nearby

  • Its twinning with Cazouls-d'Hérault in France, marked periodically with exchange visits
  • Direct border with the city of Asti
  • One of the larger villages in this cluster, with more services than most of its neighbours

Frequently Asked

Where's the best place to stay in Monale?

Bric del Vento, in Soglio — about 9 km, a 12–13 minute drive. It's a real working vineyard estate with comfortable rooms and tastings of our own wines, right in the heart of the Monferrato hills around Monale.

Is Monale still within reasonable reach of Bric del Vento?

Yes, though it's the furthest of the 18 villages on this list — still under 10 km, but closer to a 12–13 minute drive than a 5-minute one.

What does the France twinning involve?

Periodic cultural and civic exchanges with Cazouls-d'Hérault — worth checking the comune's own site for any events timed with a visit.

Where to Stay in Monale: Bric del Vento

A sitting room at Bric del Vento, Soglio

The furthest village in this cluster, and still a comfortable, quick drive back to Bric del Vento for the night. If you're visiting Monale, Bric del Vento in Soglio is the closest place to stay — a real working vineyard estate with comfortable rooms, tastings of our own Juliette and Monferrato Rosso wines, and a quiet hilltop base for exploring this whole cluster of Monferrato villages.

  • Distance from Monale: about 9 km (approx.) — a 12–13 minute drive
  • Also visiting for the wine? See our wine tasting near Monale page for what's poured on site.