A tour for true connoisseurs of Piedmont delicacies, this will be a dynamic trip to the Langhe region of Italy famous for its exquisite black and precious white truffles. Enjoy the unique beauty of the Piedmont region, including its picturesque woodlands, the lush verdure of its gently rolling hills, backed by the majesty of its snowcapped mountains and the medieval castles that add their own majesty to the landscape. The mountain range sets bounds to an incredible gastronomical heritage. You will taste the best of local cuisine and drink Barbaresco wine in one of the best wineries of the region. This tour will give you the chance to go truffle hunting in Alba, the gastronomical capital of Italy. Truffles grow underground in a symbiotic relationship with the roots of particular trees. During a walk through the woods, truffle experts from Piedmont will explain everything related to this culinary delicacy. The exquisite black truffle is harvested from the end of May until December, while the most expensive and rare – the white truffle – is hunted out between the end of September and December. Enjoy an appetizer with truffle snacks after the hunt before moving on to the main culinary event at lunch in a traditional restaurant with panoramic views of the local vineyards. Meals typical of the Langhe region include: gnocchi (potato dumplings with cheese), white mushroom risotto, tender agnolotti pasta, roasted rabbit with vegetables, veal with Barbaresco wine, homemade ice cream and semifreddo or panna cotta. A sommelier will help you choose the best combination of wine and the dishes you have chosen. After the meal, a wine tasting will be hosted at one of Barbaresco’s famous wineries. The building has belonged to a noble family of marquises since the 18th-century but the family’s own first wine began production in 1973. In a short time, it acquired a world renown as being one of the best producers of Barbaresco wines from its own vineyards, which exclusively grow the nebbiolo grape. A favorable microclimate allows the growth of high-quality grapes even during years in which the harvest is difficult. Recently, the winery has been considerably enlarged and provided with modern equipment for the production of wine of the highest quality standard – DOCG. At the end of the wine trip to the Langhe region, you will see the small but beautiful historical center of the town of Barbaresco, completely surrounded by its famous vineyards. Barbaresco is a place of amazing natural beauty located in the Langhe hills. Admire the panorama of vineyards, woods and medieval fortresses and settlements from any point of view.

This 8-day cycling tour takes you on a discovery of Piedmont, one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. Depart from Turin and enjoy the special experience of cycling along rivers, through parks, and on cycle paths to many small towns in the region. Admire the spectacular scenery and enjoy the prestigious wines, fantastic food, and delicious chocolate in Piedmont. Day 1: Arrival in Turin Arrive in Turin, the first capital city of Italy. The former industrial city now, after the 2006 Winter Olympics, has revealed itself as a cultural city. With 4 rivers, there are many cycle paths for you to enjoy. Day 2: Turin – Pinerolo (45 kilometers) The way is flat. From Turin you cycle along the Po river on cycle paths and small roads to the foot of the mountains. You arrive at the hunting palace of Stupinigi, the royal residence of the Savoy family, a masterpiece of the architect Filippo Juvarra in rococo style. Then park by park, always cycling along the rivers, you get to Pinerolo in a very pleasant way. Stay overnight in Pinerolo, where there was once one of the most famous schools of cavalry in Italy. Day 3: Pinerolo – Cavour – Saluzzo (55 kilometers) The way is flat. Along country roads crossing orchards and vineyards, you get to Cavour with its curious “Rocca”, a moraine hill just in the middle of the flat, protected area. During the day, in the small castle of Macello, you will taste some typical food of Piedmont. Stay overnight in the medieval town of Saluzzo. Day 4: Saluzzo – Fossano – Benevagienna – Bra (60 kilometers) Today the way is also medium/easy – there are some easy ascents after Fossano. On the way you can visit the very pleasant castles of Manta and Costigliole, the ancient roman town of Benevagienna and its archeological area. After Cherasco, you arrive in Bra, the capital of gourmet and hometown of the "Slow Food" movement. Day 5: Bra – Pollenzo – Barolo – Alba (45 kilometers) Today the way is medium/easy in Langhe area. In Pollenzo, the roman Pollentia, you visit the University of Gastronomic Sciences. Here you taste good wine before cycling to Alba along the river Tanaro. The path is perfectly flat but in the middle of the way you ascend to Barolo, where we can taste the wine in the castle. Stay overnight in Alba, the town of white truffle and high towers Day 6: Alba – Asti (45 kilometers) Today the way is medium/easy in the Roero area. On the way you visit the castles of Guarene and Cisterna. Stay overnight in Asti, a town with a rich history, famous for the white wine “spumante” and its Palio race. Day 7: Asti – Casale Monferrato(60 kilometers) Today the way is medium difficulty. You cycle on the charming hills of the Monferrato, another part of the gourmet system. From Moncalvo you can enjoy a very pleasant view on the surrounding vineyards. In the afternoon, after a final taste in an “agriturismo”, you reach Casale, a town at the foot of the hills of Monferrato, along the river Po. Day 8: Casale Monferrato End of tour services after breakfast. You have the option of returning to Turin by train or private minibus.