Overview

Welcome to Piedmont! A 50-minute shuttle whisks you from the chic city of Turin into the heart of Piedmont and to Cherasco, a riverside town, considered to be a crossroad between medieval and Baroque Italy. Enjoy a tasty lunch at our favorite osteria and your Trek Travel guides will ensure you have the perfect fit to your Trek Domane or Verve+ bike for the week. This afternoon, you’ll ride through quaint farmland of Monchiero, before a final climb to your home for the next few days, Monforte d'Alba and our luxury villa hotel. Tonight, you'll savor an aperitivo while your guides introduce you to the adventures ahead before a short stroll into the village where you'll first discover the joy of Piedmontese cuisine. Our host Giulio will delight you with some world-class local Barolo wines as you experience a convivial dinner in a unique and magical place, where a medieval atmosphere blends with modern design.

Overview

After your morning cappuccino, we head south, deep into the heart of the Cuneo Province. Weave your way up and down through sloping vineyards of Dolcetto grapes, which thrive in this area’s clay and limestone soil. For five centuries, grape growers of the Langa Doglianese region have continued to select and cultivate their vines with pride. The resulting Dolcetto di Dogliani wine is famous for its full flavor and remarkable versatility of pairing with food. You’ll have the chance to leisurely pedal through the hills and enjoy a cappuccino or choose to enjoy some extra climbing through the Langhe hills and explore the tiny village of Marsaglia. Continue onto the medieval core of Dogliani village itself to find a local trattoria for lunch. Afterward, take the shuttle back to relax at the hotel pool, or wind your way back through the vines to Monforte d'Alba. Tonight, we'll take a short shuttle to a local agriturismo where we'll delight in a tasting of prestigious Barolo wines followed by a wine-paired dinner surrounded by a beautiful landscape.

Overview

Today we depart for a stunning ride through some of the area’s most prestigious cru vineyards and to the village of Barolo itself. Stop and explore the Barolo Museo de Cavatappi, or Corkscrew Museum, in this ancient village and drop into the enoteca next door for a taste of the town's famous wines. It's not every day you get to taste world-class wine at its source. Once back in the saddle, climb up to the world-recognized wine hilltop village of La Morra, one of the most striking observation’s points of Langa landscape. Enjoy a fresh drink from its wonderful viewpoint before continuing this scenic loop past the imposing castle of Serralunga d’Alba, one of the most ancient fortified structures of the Langhe region and back to Monforte d’Alba to enjoy lunch with the group at our favourite osteria. This afternoon, relax at the hotel spa or by the pool, or choose to ride an additional avid loop through the charming village of Perno. Tonight, take a relaxed stroll or linger over a long meal of your choice in Monforte d’Alba.

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Don’t forget your camera today! As we start today's ride, it's hard to imagine anything more stunning as you climb through some of the most beautiful and authentic hilltop villages of the Barbaresco region. With a big name thanks to its world-class wine, this area is also the birthplace of the Slow Food movement. Our lunch stop is in Neive, a charming hilltop village inhabited since the Neolithic era, around 5,000 years ago, where you are welcome to enjoy lunch at your leisure with the best recommendations from your guides. After lunch, it’s a short ride through country lanes and hazelnuts groves to our home for the next two nights, Relais San Maurizio. Unwind and enjoy this 5-star hotel that has been lovingly restored from a 17th-century monastery. It boasts a beautiful spa, organic vegetable gardens, and a wine cellar that dates back to 1700; it is sure to delight all your senses. This evening, we’ll take a short shuttle to the celebrated Ristorante San Marco for an unforgettable dinner in a wonderful setting.

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Today we set off through woodlands, and if we're lucky, a clear view of the grandiose Alps in the distance before winding our way through the cultivated vineyards and natural forests en route to Canelli, where we’ll visit a historic truffle reserve. You'll have the opportunity to set off on a hunt of your own, aided by an experienced trifulao and his local canine professionals who will, of course, sniff out the delicacy. Truffle-hunting is one of the long-standing traditions of Piedmontese culture and you can learn about the truffle's cultural and economic importance in this area. Afterward, surrender your taste buds as our hosts serve a delicious, farm to table, truffle-themed lunch. If you still have the legs, jump back on your bike and climb to Valdivilla or shuttle straight back home and enjoy one last afternoon at the hotel. This evening we'll get together for an unforgettable culinary experience at the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant Guido da Costigliole. What a final feast! Raise a glass and toast to an incredible week of riding, culinary treats, newfound friends, and of course great wine!

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Although this morning’s ride is short and with a stiff climb, it’s a great last spin through the countryside. If you’d rather, simply linger over a hot cappuccino and enjoy a leisurely morning, soaking in the gorgeous views from the breakfast patio. Before you bid your farewells, stroll through the grounds of the hotel one last time and savor the picturesque, peaceful landscape.