Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles
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Piedmont: Land of Barolo & Truffles
Piedmont's Longest Running Bike Tour!
The Southern Piedmont - A Feast for All Your Senses.
Highlights
- Daily feasts of Piedmont's sophisticated cuisine and fine wine
- Emerald valleys and hillsides laden with vineyards of Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera
- Private winetastings and talks given by our local host and extended family of sommeliers
- Peaceful, smoothly paved roads leading to ancient villages and castles
- Overnights at the elegant Sant'Uffizio and Villa Sparina
Description
Our tour of Piedmont unveils a region which has achieved the status of gastronomic and enological perfection. Nestled between the Alps and the Italian Riviera, the southeastern Piedmont is a patchwork quilt of rolling vineyards, ancient castles and verdant valleys. Pedal quiet roads where cherries, roses, almonds, hazelnuts and grapes flourish. Be our guest at exclusive winetastings … relax at heavenly villas … and dine at Italy's finest restaurants. You'll come home with a knowledge of winemaking, winetasting, and the elegant cuisine of this region.
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Price
2012:
May - Jul: $4,295
Aug: $4,395
Sep - Oct: $4,495
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Single Supplement
$800
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Ability Level
Intermediate
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Terrain
Rolling
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Distance
238 total miles
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Departing
Asti
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Arriving
Gavi
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Bike Rental
Included!
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Dates
- May 10, 2012
- June 3, 2012
- June 16, 2012
- June 30, 2012
- July 13, 2012
- August 24, 2012
- September 6, 2012
- September 16, 2012
- September 29, 2012
- October 11, 2012
Day 1: Gavi
Ride the green pastures surrounding our lovely villa and visit the cycling exhibits at the new “Museo dei Campionissimi.” Later, we'll take our first tour of local wine cellars.
Day 2–3: Acqui Terme:
The Castles of Monferrato, hilltop citadels that protect villages and vineyards, loom over our ride to Acqui Terme, a town featuring thermal spas that were established during the Roman Empire. Day 3, we roll through a broad winemaking landscape and tour a winery.
Day 4: Alba
Drink in magnificent views of the snow-capped Alps as we cross the Alte Langhe (literally, high hills) en route to Alba, famous for its white truffles, peaches and wine production.
Day 5: Villages of Barolo
Pedal through the vineyards of Barolo, La Morra and Monforte - pausing, of course, to sample the local vintage. In Gallo, a local truffle hunter will teach us how to hunt the region's famous luxury!
Day 6: Cioccaro di Penango
Pass through Barbaresco in the Roero region on the way to our next destination. Descent into a patchwork of vineyards and fruit farms as we head north and enter the hills of Monferrato. Arrive at our hotel for the next 2-nights and soothe our tired legs in the pool as we admire the countryside.
Day 7: Vignale Monferrato
Ride a northern loop to peaceful Monferrato, situated high on a ridge, and on to Vignale Monferrato, the region's wine capital. Here we will stop at an enoteca to sample wines. The quiet roads and magnificent views of this route provide a great cycling experience.
Day 8: Arrivederci!
We'll provide a morning shuttle to the Asti train station, so that you can easily make connections to any destination. We are happy to assist you with plans, whether you desire to explore Piedmont for an extra few days, or travel beyond!
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Related Testimonials
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Lynn L. from Corvallis, OR had this to say about Piedmont:
This is not a bus tour. I loved the interaction with people along the way. The food and wine were incredible! I really got the Italian experience. -
Judith S., Chicago, Illinois had this to say about Piedmont:
The Piedmont is glorious...the landscapes, architecture, wild flowers, people, and very little traffic with very fine roads. -
Linda W., Lexington, MA had this to say about Piedmont:
Our bicycles enabled us to watch people at work, smell the spring flowers, stop for photo-ops, eat massive amounts of incredible food and drink fabulous wines. -
Rosann C., Iron Mountain, MI had this to say about Piedmont:
I loved every minute.
