Italy's Piedmont Bike Tour

by Backroads Active Adventure Travel
Region
Piemonte / Valle d'Aosta / Liguria
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
2-4
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Cycle through Piedmont’s idyllic UNESCO landscape—tranquil hamlets, impressive castles and tidy vineyards. Experience the historic charm of Relais San Maurizio, a former monastery and Leading Hotels of the World property.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Set out on a scenic ride through the low hills surrounded by ancient castles and historic towns of the Roero wine region, a World Heritage landscape

17 km 1400 m

D1

Set out on a scenic ride through the low hills surrounded by ancient castles and historic towns of the Roero wine region, a World Heritage landscape

Day 2: Bike across Monferrato, the birthplace of Barbera, and of what’s considered by many to be the best Barbera in the world: the Nizza Superior DOCG

21 km 2100 m

D1

Bike across Monferrato, the birthplace of Barbera, and of what’s considered by many to be the best Barbera in the world: the Nizza Superior DOCG

Day 2: Bike across Monferrato, the birthplace of Barbera, and of what’s considered by many to be the best Barbera in the world: the Nizza Superior DOCG

23 km 2700 m

D1

Bike across Monferrato, the birthplace of Barbera, and of what’s considered by many to be the best Barbera in the world: the Nizza Superior DOCG

Day 2: Bike across Monferrato, the birthplace of Barbera, and of what’s considered by many to be the best Barbera in the world: the Nizza Superior DOCG

37 km 4200 m

D2

Bike across Monferrato, the birthplace of Barbera, and of what’s considered by many to be the best Barbera in the world: the Nizza Superior DOCG

Day 3: Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape

17 km 1600 m

D1

Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape

Day 3: Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape

24 km 2200 m

D1

Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape

Day 3: Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape

29 km 2900 m

D1

Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape

Day 3: Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape

35 km 3500 m

D1

Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape

Day 4: Cycle a series of ascents and descents beside the highest quality Nebbiolo vineyards in the world

16 km 2000 m

D1

Cycle a series of ascents and descents beside the highest quality Nebbiolo vineyards in the world

Day 4: Cycle a series of ascents and descents beside the highest quality Nebbiolo vineyards in the world

26 km 2800 m

D1

Cycle a series of ascents and descents beside the highest quality Nebbiolo vineyards in the world

Day 4: Cycle a series of ascents and descents beside the highest quality Nebbiolo vineyards in the world

31 km 3300 m

D1

Cycle a series of ascents and descents beside the highest quality Nebbiolo vineyards in the world

Day 5: Experience a farm-to-table lunch and savor a special aged Barolo

19 km 1900 m

D1

Experience a farm-to-table lunch and savor a special aged Barolo

Day 5: Experience a farm-to-table lunch and savor a special aged Barolo

29 km 2800 m

D1

Experience a farm-to-table lunch and savor a special aged Barolo

Day 5: Experience a farm-to-table lunch and savor a special aged Barolo

33 km 3600 m

D1

Experience a farm-to-table lunch and savor a special aged Barolo

Day 6: Extend your visit in the magnificent gateway city of Turin

10 km 1100 m

D1

Extend your visit in the magnificent gateway city of Turin

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Piemonte / Valle d'Aosta / Liguria

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