DISCOVER: Piedmont

by Ingamba
Region
Piemonte / Valle d'Aosta / Liguria
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Piedmont — meaning ‘at the foot of the mountains’— is renowned for its fine wines and as a champion of the Slow Food movement. The team has explored this corner of northwest Italy, fanning out from Turin to visit its wine villages and seek out the best places to stay. Piedmont stretches northeast to the shores of Lake Maggiore and southwest to Provence in France, its hills dotted with medieval villages and family-run vineyards. Although Piedmont isn’t as well known a wine region as Tuscany, it produces some of Italy’s finest labels, such as Barolo and Barbaresco. Regional cuisine is also a highlight. At its heart is the city of Turin, the first capital of the unified Italy. Renaissance and Baroque architecture, museums and galleries, and gourmet restaurants grace its boulevards and piazzas, while giants of industry ensure that Piedmont remains one of Italy’s most affluent regions.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Monforte Test Ride

34 km 662 m

D1

Monforte Test Ride

Day 2: LE LANGHE

66 km 1519 m

D2

LE LANGHE

Day 3: BAROLO AND BARBARESCO

90 km 1673 m

D2

BAROLO AND BARBARESCO

Day 4: Vicoforte — Limone

60 km 1151 m

D2

Vicoforte — Limone

Day 5: Palanfré e Fortini Tenda

55 km 1702 m

D2

Palanfré e Fortini Tenda

Day 6: Fauniera Cima Pantani

64 km 2044 m

D2

Fauniera Cima Pantani

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Piemonte / Valle d'Aosta / Liguria

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