From fortified castles and undiscovered villages to Italian cuisine and Piemontese wines, a bike tour in Piedmont is an amazing Italian cycling vacation that uncovers the best of the land of the Slow Food Movement. Go biking through rolling hills dotted with vineyards. Travel by bike to the fairytale towns of Alba, Acqui Terme, Barolo and Barbaresco. Experiencing the spectacular landscape, tasting renowned Barolo and Barbaresco wines and enjoying sumptuous meals of local Piemontese cuisine. And experiencing the beauty of Italy’s greatest single wine region.
DAYS 1-2
Begin your adventure in Turin, the capital city of Piedmont and an important cultural centre in northern Italy. | Hop on your bike to ride a scenic route with views by rolling hills, vineyards, and hazelnut groves. | Step back in time at a 17th-century monastery turned luxury hotel. | Enjoy one of the many ranges of treatments available at the Hotel spa or relax in the pool. | Sip an aperitif on the terrace of our hotel. | Savor a Michelin-starred meal at Relais San Maurizio’s gourmet restaurant. | Bike to Costigliole d’Asti, a small Italian town in the Alto Monferrato, for lunch at a local café. | Cruise along scenic trails through rolling hills covered with vineyards. | Learn the nuances of Piedmont wines with a wine expert. | Savor a gourmet meal prepared by celebrated chef Luca Zecchin.
Relais San Maurizio
Santo Stefano Belbo | 5-star hotel
Sitting on top of a hill that overlooks the town of Santo Stefano Belbo, the Relais San Maurizio is a unique and unforgettable Relais & Châteaux member.
DAYS 3-4
Bike through the hills of Langhe, passing picturesque hamlets, castles and vineyards. | As you ride, enjoy the panoramic views over the vineyards producing the region’s elegant and soft Barbaresco. | Take a walking tour of Barbaresco, a small town known for the production of the homonymous wine. | Tackle a challenging climb to Benevello, taking in sweeping views of the Alta Langa along the way. | An exhilarating downhill ride followed by the most challenging climb of the week brings you to Monforte d’Alba. | Stroll the streets of the town before enjoying local delicacies at a restaurant of your choice.
Hotel Villa Beccaris
Monforte d’Alba | 4-star hotel
This stunning 18th-century Villa, surrounded by the Alps and looking at the Barolo hills offers to its guests breathtaking views on the Langhe and onto the picturesque village of Monforte d’Alba.
DAYS 5-6
Head out on a stunning bicycle ride in Langhe-Roero, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its cultural landscapes and winemaking traditions that go back hundreds of years. | Follow quiet roads past vineyards, castles and tranquil hamlets. | Take on the challenging climb to La Morra before a downhill ride to the pretty town of Barolo. | Enjoy a private cellar tour and wine tasting at one of the best known winemakers in town. | Discover 13th-century Castello Falletti, a stunning medieval castle home to an international museum dedicated to the world of wine. | Savor a delicious breakfast as you admire the breathtaking panoramic views on the Langhe hills. | Hop on your bike to ride a route with views by iconic vineyards, medieval towns, and hills lined with hazelnuts. | Learn the secrets to truffle hunting, as an expert and his dog teach you how to sniff out truffles, one of the world’s most prized culinary delicacies. | Unwind at the historic Palazzo Righini, a noble residence set in a painstakingly restored baroque mansion. | Plan to stay in Turin at the end of your vacation.
Palazzo Righini
Fossano | 4-star hotel
The hotel is situated in the historic center of Fossano. Decorated with frescoed ceilings, stones and hand-backed bricks, the hotel preserved the traces of the past and style of the Piedmont nobility.
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Get together with your traveling companions and share a great DIGnGO adventure. You can take over any of our guided tours and make it your own private cycling tour. If your departure date is not available, we’ll set a date for you, your family, and friends. Call us at 888-883-7948 to start planning your trip.
We’ll make it happen! Tell us what your ideal cycling experience would be and we’ll work closely with you to put it together. Our travel agents will arrange a bike trip that fits your needs, interests, schedule and budget. Call us at 888-883-7948 to speak with a custom tour manager.
A few things. Our Piedmont cycling vacation was our second DIGnGO trip and we really liked it. We had great trip leaders. We told them to be slightly more attentive during rides for a couple in our group. Right away, we saw a big improvement. We liked the food, all very good. We enjoyed the nice blend of Michelin and informal restaurants. We even had fresh truffle with dinner!
One of the great weeks of our lives. We can only say great things about India and Martin. We liked their knowledge, enthusiasm, kindness, and work ethic. We were sad to say goodbye. I can’t wait to schedule another week with them & DIGnGO.
We had an awesome trip leader. We wish we could have spent more time with JP. We’re sure we would have liked to spend more time with him. We got some great tips on how to make it up the hills.
This trip was perfect. A little hot but you can’t control that. We are already looking into another bike trip for next summer.
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Wonderful. We had a blast during the truffle hunting.
