Mondovì is known as one of Italy’s capitals of hot air ballooning. Every year, during the Epiphany days, the sky fills with colourful balloons for the International Balloon Meeting — a magical winter event just a short drive from Villa Oberti. For those who wish to fly, private and shared balloon experiences can be booked in advance with licensed operators.
Go to: Mondovì Balloon Festival, 3–6 January 2026.
Book: private or shared flights through authorized balloon operators; the festival Aeroclub does not manage commercial passenger bookings.
A refined outdoor experience within easy reach of Villa Oberti. At Golf Club Boves, guests can spend a quiet day on the green, surrounded by the natural landscape of the Gesso river and the mountains near Cuneo.
Go to: Golf Club Boves, Boves / Cuneo
Distance from Villa Oberti: approximately 45–50 minutes by car
Best for: golf, open-air sport, peaceful afternoons and elegant outdoor time.
A slow and graceful way to discover the countryside around Villa Oberti: guided horse rides through woods, fields and mountain paths, with several equestrian centres in the surrounding valleys.
Suggested contacts:
ACSTE – Associazione Cuneese Sport e Turismo Equestre
Centro di Equitazione Alpina La Pelata, Frabosa Soprana
Centro di Equitazione Alpina La Canunia, Lurisia
For information and bookings, guests may contact the centres directly or ask us for assistance before their stay.