Piedmont - Road

Piedmont is home to some of Italy’s most revered wines, as well as the birthplace of the “Slow Food” movement. It also boasts amazing cycling, through the vineyards and hill towns that stand guard over the Po River and it’s agricultural valleys. A trip that combines the gastronomic offerings of the Piedmont with the quintessential northern Italian road rides is especially appealing in the fall. The area glows gold and orange at the time of harvest and the annual celebrations of the white truffle.

Included:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner all days
• Local Wine and Drinks with meals
• Airport and hotel transfers
• 8 nights Albergo dell'Agenzia
• 2 Wine Tastings in Piedmont
• Van transfers/Shuttles
• Bike guide, all days
• 50 min sports massage pp
• Epic Bike Jersey
• Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Insurance

Not Included:

• Bike repairs
• Gratuities

Day 1 (Saturday): You’ll meet your guide in Torino (Turin), where you’ll take a private van to Pollenzo. Check into the hotel, assemble bikes or get fitted for your demo. Relax, walk around the village, and have dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 (Sunday): We’ll do a local loop through the Roero area close to home, exploring the quiet roads around winemaking areas like Barolo, Barbaresco, and the town of Bra, home to the founder of the Slow Food movement. Lunch in Barolo, a pirvate tour and wine tasting at the Italian Wine Bank, and dinner in Bra. 

Day 3 (Monday):Today, we’ll ride towards Gavi, home to the area’s renowned white wine. After a lunch in the hill town, we’ll head to Acqui Terme, for a relaxing soak in the natural baths. Dinner in Cessole.

Day 4 (Tuesday): A loop that begins in Barolo, but reaches further into the Langhe region, taking advantage of some of the vineyards that we have formed special relationships with. Lunch at vineyard, massage at hotel, dinner in Serralunga.

Day 5 (Wednesday): Today, we’ll head toward the coast of the Mediterranean, to Liguria, riding the steep hill passes over the coastline. Lunch at an osteria in the mountains, seafood dinner on the coast.

Day 6 (Thursday): The area of Monferrato has a history dating back to Roman times, and it’s capital of Asti is home to some of Italy’s most important wines – Barbera and Moscato. We’ll ride the high hills of Alta Monferrato, stopping in at our favorite vineyards and having dinner in Asti that night. 

Day 7 (Friday): Alba is home to the Langhe’s gastronomic tradition. Each October, it hosts the world’s most famous truffle festival. We’ll ride around the outskirts of Alba, then head into the city for lunch and an afternoon to wander the streets. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 8 (Saturday): Any serious foodie knows that the city of Torino is the heart of Italy’s Slow Food tradition. An option to explore the markets (Europe’s largest daily market) and the city’s cultural offerings shouldn’t be missed. Or, stay in the wine country and get one last ride before heading home. Dinner in Torino.