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Italy – Deluxe Piedmont Wine Country E-bike Tour

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Deluxe Piedmont Self Guided Bike Tour: Piedmont is largely known as the “Wine Capital” of Italy for its old-world wines made with traditional methods and found nowhere else in the world. Its vineyard landscape is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! With the Piedmont Wine Country Cycling Tour with Pure Adventures Tours, you will experience the best wines and the best cycling routes – including a route used by the legendary cyclist Fausto Coppi. Starting in Torino, you then head south to wine country through vineyards, valleys, and meadows. Castles and old-world villages break up the scenery and the warm, cycling-friendly routes lead you to culinary delights. From wine tastings to decadent cheeses & specially-cured salami, your taste buds are in for a treat after a long day’s ride. As you enter Alba, you’ll also get the chance to taste the most famous truffle in the world. With the Alpes in the foreground, you’ll bike through Barolo, Alba, and more villages famous for their delicacies and delicately constructed villages. Perfect for intermediate cyclists, this deluxe cycling tour through the wine capital of Italy is not to be missed.  New in the Blog: Why Piedmont Is A Great Fall Destination for a self guided bike tour.

Pro Tip: Consider traveling October-November, when the vineyards and rolling countryside shift to golden autumnal tones. Also, October is typically truffle season, and the International Alba Truffle Fair is a regional highlight!

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Arrival & Departure Locations

Arrive to Torino by express bus (1 hr) from Milan and depart from La Morra, returning to Milan by train (on own.)

 

Price Includes

  • Travel on a date that fits your schedule; no fixed departure dates!
  • Private and personalized welcome orientation at the hotel before your first ride
  • 7 nights in deluxe, hand-picked 3, 4 & 5-star accommodations
  • Tasty & nourishing buffet breakfast daily
  • Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
  • Emergency and Support Telephone assistance during ride hours
  • Transfer from Torino to Moncalvo for bike set up (1.5 hours)
  • Navigation provided in Ride With GPS for use on your smartphone or your own GPX device
  • Digital tour packet with maps, suggestions for visitation, and site information

Not Included: 

Lodging

Deluxe Lodging Options

Standard Offer: 

  • Torino: Grand Hotel Sitea **** (1 night, Standard Room)
  • Near Moncalvo: Cascina Spinerola *** (2 nights, Classic Room)
  • Canelli: Camere Centro Storico (2 nights, Standard Room)
  • La Morra: B&B Casa Andrea (2 nights, Standard Room)

Upgraded Offer: Superior Piedmont Bike Tour Experience

  • Torino: Grand Hotel Sitea **** (1 night, De Luxe Room)
  • Near Moncalvo: Cascina Spinerola *** (2 nights, Junior Suite)
  • Canelli: Relais Villa II Borgo **** (2 nights, Junior Suite)
  • La Morra: Corte Gordina Boutique Hotel Manor Home (2 nights, Superior Room)

About: Included Standard hotels are high-quality 3-4-star accommodations in convenient locations. Upgrades are offered either in the same hotels with an upgrade of room category or with an upgraded property, subject to availability. All lodging includes a private bathroom and a variety of other amenities.

Optional Add-Ons

Guides & Local Support

Local Expert: Johnny is an enthusiast mountain bike rider; he lives in Piedmont and has great mechanic skills. Be confident in asking Johnny about truffles and the best Piedmont wines! Johnny will take care of you throughout this trip, starting with a private orientation meeting at the beginning of the riding. The orientation will get you set up with your bikes and cover the navigation and routes ahead.

Tour Highlights: Piedmont Self Guided Bike Tour

  • Travel on a date that fits your schedule; no fixed departure dates!
  • Cycle through the magical UNESCO-awarded Langhe region with vineyards and chestnut trees.
  • Enjoy premiere, regional culinary delights such as wine, chestnuts, chocolate, truffles & more.
  • Visit the fertile area of Piedmont, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monferrato Hills.
  • Sight-see and wine tasting in La Morra, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Explore routes radiating out to the vineyards; the most famous is the Barolo!
  • Visit Canelli, UNESCO designated, famous for its underground maze of cellars and Canellese wines.
  • Truffles: Learn more, our Blog: Uncovering the Best Truffle Spots in Europe

Need to Know: 

  • This trip runs every day From March 15 to July 15, and from September 1 to November 30.
  • Be prepared to ride many hills throughout each day; an e-bike will greatly assist with hills.
  • Fall is an exceptional time to visit this area.
  • Travel Insurance is required on all Pure Adventures tours.
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Itinerary

Day 1Arrival to Torino

Arrival to Torino (on your own) for the tour’s start. Torino, an Olympic city, has much to see and explore! You can easily get here by flying to Milan Malpensa Airport and take the 1 hour express coach. You will stay at a deluxe and traditional Italian 4 star hotel in the center of the city, where you shake off the jet lag and begin your Italian experience with the friendly people of Torino. Torino, aka Turin, is the capital of Piedmont and near the source of the Po River, the longest river in Italy. It was also the seat of the royal family and the Kingdom of Italy in the late 1800’s. The royal palace and other remnants of the former era are a close walk from your hotel. The town was the capital of Italy back at the time of the Monarchy. Turin is a wonderful city with 18 kilometers/11 miles of porticoes, palaces, plazas, churches, and interesting museums. Don’t miss to drink the Bicerin, Turin’s traditional hot drink with a layer each of espresso, chocolate, and frothed milk or cream. The drink is said to have originated in the 18th century.

We will pick you up tomorrow morning for your welcome orientation and cycling start. If you can, we recommend at least 1 extra night before, in order to leave time to explore this charming city.

Overnight: Torino

Day 2Transfer from Torino, Warm-up Ride: 23 km / 14 mi

The transfer today will take you east to the UNESCO Monferrato Hills. This is a fertile area of Piedmont, located between the Alps in the north and the Ligurian Appennines in the south. Both technical and economic processes relating to the winegrowing and winemaking are part of the culture of this region, for many centuries. Vine pollen has been found in the area dating from the 5th century BC, when Piedmont was a place of contact and trade between the Etruscans and the Celts. Several medieval castles add to an already perfectly picturesque landscape.

We will do an orientation today at your next hotel and get you set up on your bikes. (You can do a short warm up ride if you like.) We will go over the routes for the week, the navigation, and answer all your questions in a private meeting. The rest of your day is to enjoy on your own!

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 23 km/14 mi +451 m
Highlights: UNESCO Site, beautiful vineyard landscapes, castles
Overnight: near Moncalvo

Day 3Munfra Loop Ride: 44 km / 26 mi

This is a lovely ride that gives you a taste of the beauty of the Monferrato. Vine pollen has been found in the area dating from the 5th century BC, when Piedmont was a place of contact and trade between the Etruscans and the Celts. Your ride touches some small villages with castles overlooking the routes, witnesses of ancient noble families who lived here.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 44 km/26 mi +731 m
Highlights: Monferrato
Overnight: near Moncalvo

Day 4Moncalvo to Canelli: 70 km / 43 mi (or shorter option with train)

Today you’ll ride south to Canelli, a village in the province of Asti. The town is strongly connected to the production of wine since the XIII century, when the cultivation of the Moscato Bianco first started. The ride offers beautiful views of the vineyards and, in particular, while you will approach the area around your destination. The hills of Canelli are part of a more complex system of ridges that includes: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato. UNESCO designated the area in 2014 due to the outstanding living testimony to winegrowing, as well as the long history of winemaking traditions here.

Note: Please be aware that this ride has hills, with the last 2 km climbing to get your accommodation. It is a challenge, but it is worth the extra effort! There is an option to shorten the ride to 22 km by adding a train ride. Tickets are quite reasonable and purchased on site. E-bikes may be heavier to take on the train, so please be prepared to manage this.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 70 km/42 mi +998 m (or 22 km/14 mi, +413 m)
Highlights: long, beautiful ride, Canelli
Overnight: Canelli

Day 5Canelli Loop Ride: 46 km / 28 mi

Today is a day where you don’t have to pack your suitcase, as you have a loop ride from Canelli. Today’s ride is focused on the Monferrato area; it includes a short uphill on the first section and two longer uphills later. Back in town, you may like to visit one of the underground cellars. Canelli is famous for its underground sparkling wine aging cellars. These are true masterpieces of underground engineering: cathedrals which branch off under the city. In these cellars, millions of bottles are left to ferment at a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees, where they take on the aromas and flavors typical of sparkling wine and Canellese wine. We highly recommend that you take some time to explore the celars!

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 46 km/28 mi +882 m
Highlights: Monferrato, Canelli cellars (optional)
Overnight: Canelli

Day 6Canelli to La Morra: 51 km /31 mi

Today you ride to the beautiful hilltop village of La Morra! In 2014, La Morra was added to the UNESCO heritage list because of the beautiful landscape surrounding the town. The village itself is listed within the classification of “most beautiful villages in Italy,” and for good reason! La Morra is situated at the highest point of the entire Langhe region so from here, you have a most spectacular view. Take a walk in the historic center and make a stop at the viewpoint. La Morra has routes radiating out to the vineyards; most famous is the Barolo! Don’t miss the chance to taste a glass of this full body wine and the Piedmont hazelnuts at the wine bars in town.

Option to add: We can organize a more comprehensive wine tasting at the local winery “Rocche Costamagna.” Cost is ~45 euros per person.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 51 km/31 mi +946 m
Highlights: UNESCO village: La Morra, Barolo & hazelnuts
Overnight: La Morra

Day 7La Morra Loop Ride: 38 km / 23 mi

La Morra Loop Ride: Today’s ride is direct into the Langhe Hills: Roddino, Fontanafredda and Barolo. Enjoy the visit in this magic town, very famous for his wine, and maybe a local dish of tagliatelle with more delicious Barolo wine! Some have called Barolo the greatest wine in Italy, and even the King of Wines! No wonder Piedmont is considered the premier wine region among so many great wine regions! Read about the Barolo Wars.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 38 km/23 mi +771 m
Highlights: loop ride, Langhe Hills, Barolo & tagliatelle
Overnight: La Morra

Day 8Departure Day

The trip and our services end after breakfast. Departure transfer services are not included, however, you can easily return by train to several airport cities from nearby Alba, which is the closest train station. To reach Alba, arrange for a taxi from your hotel. From Alba, you can then get to Turin, Milan and other key cities. One suggestion is to visit Cinque Terre – ask us about an extension option!

Meals: breakfast

Map
Piedmont Bike Tour
Dates & Rates

Dates: Plan your trip at a time that best fits your schedule! Pure Adventures tours have flexible start dates.

2024 Tour Rates: (based on double occupancy)

Standard Lodging in Three & Four -Star Hotels:

  • 2-4 persons:  2195 euros/person
  • 6 persons:  2079 euros/person
  • Single Supplement:  514 euros/person (applies when 2 or more traveling but in separate single-use rooms)

Upgraded Accommodations:  

  • 2-4 persons:  3374 euros/person
  • 6 persons:  3206 euros/person
  • Single Supplement:  919 euros/person (applies when 2 or more traveling but in separate single-use rooms)

Hybrid Bike Rental:  288 euros 
Carbon Road or Gravel Bike Rental: 
388 euros; recommended
E-bike Rental: 
388 euros 
Bike Rental Details Page

New! Travel Insurance is now required to participate in this tour. You can book through our preferred vendors or your own. Proof of coverage may be required.

How do our tours compare to similar trips? You Get MoreIf you compare price, we are much less than guided trips with similar experiences. In our private, independent format, you get much more than what most traditional self guided tours offer, plus it’s a better experience! Our team has gone to great lengths to build and create exceptional tours all over the world, vacations that will give you lifelong memories. From the accommodations to the bikes, to the routes themselves, we hold each component of our tours to a very high standard. We are dedicated to empowering people through travel! Why travel with us?
 
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11 Reviews
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Bryan and Jules Anderson

Couple Traveller

We planned our Piedmont trip to overlap with the international alba truffle festival, which is worth checking out if you’re a self-procolaimed foodie, like my wife and I are. Bike tour was awesome, so much good food and wine in this region, we really felt like we earned it! Hotels were nicely chosen, especially in La Morra, and we wished we could have had more time in the region. Perfect balance of cycling and eating/drinking. Everything went seemlessly and can’t wait to plan our next tour with Pure Adventures!

November 25, 2023

Bruce S.

Couple Traveller

Italy-Piedmont Wine Country eBike Tour- May 20 – May 29, 2023
My wife and I did this trip as a self guided duo. This is our third European bike trip with Pure Adventures. Once again the experience was above and beyond. Piedmont is spectacularly beautiful. The hills were challenging, the weather perfect, the accommodations that Mar booked for us were superb. We were treated by the hosts at each location like family. Friendly and extremely helpful. We had eBikes so keeping them secure and charged each night was necessary. Totally stress free process every time. They anticipated every need in advance. The food provided at each breakfast was great. The eatery dinner recommendations each night were perfect. Overall a great experience. Huge kudos to Mar and her team in Piedmont. We are already planning our trip for 2024.

June 17, 2023

Silvia Delgado

Family Traveller

Very good trip and Pure Adventures manage everything! Piedmont is very nice for our family.

June 4, 2023

Kelly Smidt

Couple Traveller

Brian and I met in Piedmont as “youngsters” and loved returning on this Pure Adventures bike tour. Beautiful place and fantastic rides each day. Good pace for us and self guided format is key to really enjoying each stop. Great job to Pure Adventures team for putting together our second honeymoon!

October 5, 2022

Margot B.

Couple Traveller

The wine, the rides, the food – perfection! 5 STARS!

September 2, 2022
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