Piedmont - Road

Road cycling through the quiet alpine valleys of northern Italy once the snow has melted is an incredible way to experience this part of the world. Meander along the most scenic routes tailored to be as demanding as a rider feels like undertaking. With a supreme level of accommodation and luxury, it’s time for you to experience the Italian Alps on a bike.

Combine a cycling trip through Northern Italy’s Piedmont region with numerous, one-of-a-kind “Slow Food” and wine-tailored diversions. Rest in the town of Pollenzo outside of Alba in the evenings, while riding through the famous regions of Barolo and Barbera by day. Combine epic rides with special guided visits to Italian Wine Bank and famous Fiere del Tartufo (white truffle festival). This special gastronomic-themed trip has been created in conjunction with the Slow Food-endorsed University of Gastronomic Sciences, specifically for EpicQuest. Art, food, wine and culture accentuate the continent’s best road biking, making for a truly legendary cycling adventure.

Fly into Turin City Airport. Here an EpicQuest guide greets you for the hour-long drive through wine country to Pollenzo, Italy.

The Piedmont has some of the most diverse road biking terrain in Europe. From the Italian Riviera to the Alps, and the wine-producing Langhe in between, it’s an outrageous place to explore on two wheels. Quiet country roads lead through vineyards and hill towns.  Short climbs are followed by 10-minute descents, threading in and out of forests, farmland and grape vines. It’s no secret why Italy is a nation of bike fanatics. We’ll explore every aspect of Piemonte during this week-long trip, from the Mediterranean to the mountains discovering for ourselves why Italy is best seen from a bike. 

The climate in Piedmont is temperate – perfect for the wide-ranging agriculture and viniculture, as well as cycling. Spring and fall are the best months for cooler days, but even in the summer, cool pockets can be found. During the fall, when Piedmont celebrates the harvest, is the best time for a cycling trip; a combination of perfect cycling weather at the peak of the gastronomy that the area is known for.