Piedmont bike & wines
Piedmont
is a turistically virgin land. Only the 2006 Olympic games have made
it a better known destination. Our
tour takes you to the south eastern part of the region, which has a
strategic location, within slightly over one hour reach of the highest
mountains of Europe, of lake Maggiore and of sea resorts such as Portofino
or Cinqueterre.
Piedmont has the best
Italian wines; long before Brunello and Chianti became fashionable
wines, Barolo had the quality of the best French wines. Now,besides
Barolo the choice is endless: Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera, Moscato
or Nebbiolo.
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Highlights of the tour |
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| Piedmont vineyards |
| castles and watch towers |
| gourmet food and wines |
| The descent toward the sea |
Practical information |
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| Duration: 7 nights/8 days |
| Meals: 3 suppers |
| Mileage: 240 km |
| Daily average: 40 km |
| Grade: Medium |
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Day by Day program |
Accommodations |
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ALBA & BAROLO
Day 1 – Arrival and transfer to the hotel (Possible private transfer from Malpensa airport.) All along our itinerary we will
visit red roofed villages and walled medieval towns.
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A SEA OF VINEYARDS
Day 3 - Visit Alba ( km 46) - discovering Alba a ride through an amazing landscape of vineyards with the Alps as background; winetasting & meeting with the producer are mandatory , today. From Rivalto to Montelupo
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GOURMET FOOD
Day 4 – Alba / Torre Bormida - (km 45) On the way to Alta Langa the landscape get more rugged, old terraces, hazelnut trees take the place of vineyards, we are in a severe land of rough and gentle people who love great genuine food.
Piedmont
is a land famous for its outstanding cuisine. Mellow cheeses directly from the
producers and delicate truffles add a special flavor.
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Day 5 – Torre Bormida/ Acqui Terme - (km 43) Today we ride along the Valle Bormida an area rich of natural and human sights. After an easy start we reach Aqui Terme, the capital of Monferrato a lovely city and a thermal town where steaming hot water pours from the fountain on the main square. It has cobbled streets and plenty of interesting boutiques. All along our itinerary we will visit red roofed villages and walled medieval towns
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PASSING THE APPENNINO
Day 6 – From Aqui to Noche (Km 70) Today we bike on the slopes of the Appennio going toward the sea. The Monferrato is a softer land and vegetation is more Mediterranean, though we cut through some beautiful woods
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TOWARDS THE SEA
Day 7 – Noche to the sea - It is at the sea that the tour ends on the Riviera : steep hills covered with olive trees and lemon groves. We spend the last night in Cinqueterre
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