Rore
Rore: the hamlet of Sampeyre that connects the lower and upper Varaita Valley
Hello friends! Today I will talk to you about a small Piedmontese hamlet, Rore, located in the municipality of Sampeyre in the province of Cuneo. This small village represents the geographic connection between the lower and upper Varaita Valley.
Characteristics of Rore
Rore differs from many other mountain hamlets due to its demographic growth in recent years, becoming the most populous in Sampeyre. Furthermore, since it is located on the sunny side and not far from the valley floor, it is characterized by the meeting of the streams Cantarane and Rore before reaching the Varaita River.
The hamlet of Rore is one of the four that every five years give life to the "Baio", a historical reenactment in costume that is very important to the Occitan population of the Varaita Valley. This celebration takes place in February, coinciding with Carnival.
Buildings of interest
One of the main places of worship in Rore is the parish church of San Nicolao, which is one of the four parishes into which the territory of Sampeyre was historically divided. On the façade of the church stands the date "1520" engraved in Gothic cursive characters, a type of writing that is quite rare in Piedmont.
Notes
If you are interested in the history and curious facts about the Varaita Valley, you can consult the book by A. Deangelis entitled "RORE paese della Valle Varaita" published by Lu Viol in 1983.
Other projects and external links
I also recommend visiting the following websites to learn more about the Varaita Valley and tourist attractions in the area:
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And that's all about the hamlet of Rore! If you are near Sampeyre, do not hesitate to visit Rore for a brief visit. Bye!
