Cave Dwellings of Mombarone – Casegrotta Cave Houses loop from Settime

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Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Cave Dwellings of Mombarone

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On the hills of the Asti area, in the locality of Carie di Mombarone, a small hamlet northwest of Asti, dug into the embankment of the hills formed by sand-earth deposits (tuff) are the cave houses . These are real houses, all equipped with the famous "crotin" (small cellar), dating from the beginning of the 18th century and inhabited until the beginning of the 20th century. The last inhabitants, from which the houses take their name, were “Gisep d'Carie” and “barba mini”. The houses, albeit shabby, but equipped with all the "comforts" of the time, decorated with utensils, are divided into rooms by brick walls. The rooms are large, the mild and dry climate of the area has favored their habitability, and the abundance of water resources in the area has enabled survival. The stable is distinguished from human habitation, built with a sloping floor for the drainage of waste water and a manger dug into the tuff. The objects of daily work are still present and well preserved. A well was made next to the stable, consisting of a round cistern that was used to collect rainwater and was kept during periods of drought. Between the house and the stable is an inn, which usually served to provide refreshment to travelers and beggars who crossed the valley.
The cave houses have been partially restored and furnished by the owners Franco Mario and Adriano and by the association "Quattro passi a nord-Ovest". They can be visited freely, according to the instructions on site.
Source: www-quattropassianordovest-com.translate.goog/1/case_grotta_di_mombarone_4463556.html?_x_tr_sch=http&_x_tr_sl=it&_x_tr_tl=nl&_x_tr_hl=nl&_x_tr_pto=sc

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