Piedmont Cycling | Wine & Dine Lovers | Guided Bike Tour

Monviso mountain rises above the Po River on the border between France and Italy.
Our route takes us to the base of the mountain today; those who want can climb it to Crissolo or as high up as the Po River spring, Pian del Re, 6,000 foot climb into the Alps! Coming back we can stop at Staffarda Abbey, built by Cistercian monks in the 12th century. You’ll be back in Saluzzo late afternoon for a stroll through town. Gourmet dinner at La gallina Bianca.
Lodging: Antico Podere Propano in Saluzzo
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we leave Saluzzo with a short transfer towards Racconigi, where the Savoy royal family had their summer home and castle. The castle, now owned by the state, is beautifully reserved and dates to the 17th Century.
After a few km riding on flat area we will cycle across the famous Roero hills, lands of excellent wines and valuable truffles. Follow corkscrew roads into the hills of the rural Roero, a gourmet’s paradise known for its pungent white truffles, soft fresh cheeses and hazelnuts. Monticello d’alba, Monteu Roero, Montà, Canale, Castellinando and last little village is Cinzano, the famous producer of sparkling wines, vermouths and aperitifs. on the scheduled departures (on Monday) we are able to visit the local market of Montà.
Lodging Albergo dell’Agenzia in Pollenzo.
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

today we will introduce into the area of the Barolo production. we will pass Alba, famous for the production of the Nutella, and the complementary harvest of the hazelnuts, in Italy called “Nocciole”. this area is also renowed for the “With Truffle” founding , made with half-breed dogs. You will get to know the gracious medieval towns before reaching Canelli, where you will visit the unique underground cellars – the “cathedrals” – where the wine rests and ages in order to grant that special quality, which is appreciated worldwide. You will visit cellar: liberty style rooms decorated with frescoes lead down into bowels of hill through Sempione gallery. Back to the hotel with van transfer.
Dinner on your own in Pollenzo.
Lodging: Albergo dell’Agenzia in Pollenzo.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today takes us through the vineyards of Le Langhe and the famous hills of the Nebbiolo grape. Along our route you’ll pass through the stunning landscape, as well as vineyards around Diano, Novello, Monforte d’Alba, Grinzane cavour, famous for its castle – one of the most ancient and important of the Langhe – where the annual white truffle world auction is held. We will have private wine tasting in La Morra, premiere Barolo-producing town and you will learn all about passion, as they explains region, viticoltori friends, the grapes and own terrific wines, which are some of the greatest Barolo, Barbera and Nebbiolo you will ever sample. Stay and explore Monforte d’Alba 1,000-year-old village.
Lodging: Hotel Villa Beccaris in Monforte d’Alba.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Another great loop in the Langhe: we’ll pass through the village of Barolo itself and some of the area’s most prestigious cru vineyards. Explore the delightful town of Barolo and enjoy an insightful talk about the region’s past and present along with a comparative tasting from legendary vintners. Enjoy splendid vistas of the Langhe landscape, a recently recognized World Heritage site. Weave your way up and down through sloping vineyards of Dolcetto grapes, which thrive in this area’s clay and limestone soil. For five centuries, grape growers of the Langa Doglianese region have continued to select and cultivate their vines with pride. The resulting Dolcetto di Dogliani wine is famous for its full flavor and remarkable versatility of pairing with food. Wind your way back through the vines and ready for a farewell dinner at restaurant in Monforte
Lodging Hotel Villa Beccaris in Monforte d’Alba.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a farewell breakfast in the peaceful hills, then arrivederci in Torino.
Meals included: Breakfast