Tasty Piedmont Italy by bike

Piedmont is a real paradise for gourmets. Prestigious white wines, delicious chocolate and a sweet landscape of hills covered by regular rows of vineyards; in the distance the majestic circle of the alps. Piedmont is elegance and style. The best example is the chef town, Turin, first capital of Italy 150 years ago, where the influence of the French style is very evident, that’s why Turin is called “little Paris”. The same surprise will happen coming to small towns like Pinerolo and Saluzzo with their medieval charme; nowadays Bra and Alba reign of enogastronomy: don’t miss the pleasure of a delicious dinner and an unforgettable table, sampling of noble wines like Barolo or Barbaresco.
In short, discovering Piedmont by bike : a special experience.

1st day individual arrive to Turin
The first capital of Italy, very smart city, Turin is a former industrial city which now, after the Winter Games 2006, reveals itself as a cultural city. In 2011 there are may events for the 150° . With 4 rivers, there are many cycle paths
2nd day Turin – Pinerolo km 45
The way is flat. From Turin you cycle along the Po river and small rivers affluents of Po, on cycle paths and small roads, to the foot of mountains; you get to the hunting palace of Stupinigi, royal residence of the family Savoia, masterpiece by the architect Filippo Juvarra in rococo style; then park by park, always along the rivers, you get to Pinerolo in a very pleasant way. Overnight stay in the delicious Pinerolo, where in the past there was one of the most famous schools of cavalry in Italy.
3rd day Pinerolo – Cavour - Saluzzo km 55
The way is flat. Along country roads crossing orchards and vineyards, you get to Cavour with its curious “Rocca”, a morainic hill just in the middle of the flat, at the present time protected area. Along the day , in a small castle, the group will taste a tipical food of Piemont. Overnight in Saluzzo, medieval towns.
4th day Saluzzo – Fossano – Benevagienna - Bra km 60
Today the way is also medium/easy, there are some ups after Fossano. On the way you can visite the very pleasant castles of Manta and Costigliole the ancient roman town of Benevagienna and it’s archeological area. After Cherasco, 7 century of story and art, we arrive in Bra, the capital of gourmet, where there is "Slow Food" organization.
5th day Bra – Pollenzo – Barolo - Alba km 45
Day medium/easy, we are in Langhe area. In Pollenzo, the roman Pollentia, there is the University of taste. After you will cycle to Alba along the river Tanaro perfectly flat but in the middle of the way we go with some ups to Barolo, where we can taste the wine in the castle (included for the group). Overnight in Alba, the town of the white truffle and of the high houses-towers. Instead of the normal way it's possible to do the Langhe-tour, very strong,  Bra - La Morra - Grinzane - Alba
6th day Alba - Asti km 45
Medium/easy way. Today we are in Roero area. On the way there are the castles of Guarene and Cisterna (for the group the visit of the museum of Cisterna is included). Overnight in Asti, chief town very rich of story, famous for the white wine “spumante” and his Palio, famous running of horses.
7th day Asti - Casale km 60
Medium difficulty. We cycle on the charming hills of the Monferrato, other part of the gourmet system. From Moncalvo you can see a very pleasant view on the hills of the wine. In the afternoon you reach Casale, barock town on the foot of the hills of Monferrato, along the river Po.
8th day Casale Monferrato; end of services after breakfast ; possibility of return to Torino by train or by private minibus

 Medium/easy; cycle paths and small roads; some dirt patches in fairly good conditions; completely flat from Torino to Fossano; some easy hills in the Langhe to Barolo and in the Monferrato from Alba to Casale

 -  Individual tour: every Saturday from March 12 to October 22 ; other dates for 4 persons min

 -  International group tour  : starts on 19/5 - 9/6 - 7/7 – 4/8 – 8/9;
                                           other dates for minimum 10 persons

 - Individual                       € 685.--
 - International group        € 890.--

Individual tour
Accommodation in 3/4 stars hotels
Breakfast buffet
Baggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Road book, maps, tourist information in English or German
Welcome in hotel of Turin
Telephone service hotline
insurance 24h/24

International Group tour ( English speaking guide)
Accommodation in 3/4 stars hotels
Breakfast buffet
Dinner 3 courses
Baggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Guide on bike speaking English
Van that follow the group
Tastings of food and wine
insurance 24h/24

Transfer from origin to starting point and return; for individual tours meals ad beverages ; entrance fees to churches, museums and so on; tips and all the other personal expenses; everything not included at the item “the rate includes”

• Insurance against the cancellation of the trip: 5% of the cost of participation to the tour

• estimates for preconstituted groups

• Additional nights in Turin, Alba, Casale Monferrato

• Transfer from the airport of Turin/Milan

• Car parking in Torino

To book send the reservation form, and after our estimate, send the 25% of the total cost of partecipation

No additional inscription tax is required 

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