Piedmont Barolo Hills Wine & Bike Tour

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Region
Piemonte / Valle d'Aosta / Liguria
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Explore the best of Italian wine country on this 8-day self-guided cycling tour. This incredible bicycle tour of Italy’s Piedmont wine country takes you through beautiful Italian cities and towns like Alba, Barolo, and Acqui Terme. You’ll sample some of the best wine and champagne produced in the country and dine on gourmet meals. The Piedmont Barolo Hills Wine & Bike Tour starts in Alba, a lovely old town known for fresh peaches, hazelnuts, and white truffles. Upon arrival in Benevello, a magnificently restored farmhouse awaits you for the evening. Continuing your bicycle tour, you’ll follow the Bormida River to the old town of Acqui Terme. Cycling through to Fontanile brings you to delicious trattoria where fine lunches await.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Alba

Arrival in Alba

Day 2: Ride from Alba to Barolo and Benevello

48 km 900 m

D1

Ride from Alba to Barolo and Benevello

Day 3: Cycle the Benevello loop via Cossano Belbo

31 km 600 m

D1

Cycle the Benevello loop via Cossano Belbo

Day 3: Cycle the Benevello loop via Cossano Belbo

68 km 1500 m

D2

Cycle the Benevello loop via Cossano Belbo

Day 4: Benevello to Acqui Terme

50 km 800 m

D1

Benevello to Acqui Terme

Day 5: Cycling the Acqui Terme loop

34 km 485 m

D1

Cycling the Acqui Terme loop

Day 5: Cycling the Acqui Terme loop

37 km 700 m

D1

Cycling the Acqui Terme loop

Day 6: Cycle from Acqui Terme to Asti

53 km 850 m

D1

Cycle from Acqui Terme to Asti

Day 7: Return to Alba from Asti

38 km 600 m

D1

Return to Alba from Asti

Day 8: Departure from Alba

Departure from Alba

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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