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Piedmont Biking:
A Food & Wine Lover's Paradise
6 days
Northern Italy's Piedmont revealed
its treasures to the world at the
2006 Olympic Winter Games. Now
Backroads shows off the region's
many riches, from its alpine
splendor, undiscovered villages and
fortified castles to its robust
wines and sophisticated
French-accented delicacies (white
truffles, fragrant cheeses,
exquisite pastries and fine
chocolates, to name a few). Join us
for heart-pumping rides through
river valleys and up vineyard-draped
hills, where dozens of tasting rooms
welcome visitors. Discover ridgetop
hamlets whose eateries will tempt
you to linger (this is the land of
the Slow Food movement, after all).
And luxuriate in a trio of elegant
hotels.
 Day
1 saluzzo
Meet in Torino
Shuttle to our picnic spot, where a lavish spread awaits
Enjoy a flat warm-up spin on a bike trail in the Po
Valley with stellar views of the distant Moviso Alps
Stop in Saluzzo, once a flourishing medieval center and
now a well-preserved gem known for its red-brick old
town, churches and hilltop castle
For a more vigorous ride, continue to the fresco-filled
Castello di Manta. Days 2-3 monforte d'alba
Follow corkscrew roads into the hills of the rural
Langhe, a gourmet’s paradise known for its pungent white
truffles, soft fresh cheeses and hazelnuts
Consider stopping at a few enoteche regionali,
wine cellars offering only wine produced within several
miles of the cellar
Visit the five towns of Barolo, including La Morra,
which offers a splendid vista of the Langhe landscape. Days 4-6 santo stefano belbo
Enjoy a picnic on the grounds of a privately owned
17th-century castle in San Martino de Alfieri, followed
by a tour of the cantina and a wine tasting
Visit the Savoy castle in Govone, a World Heritage site
Follow bike trails along the Tanaro River, where big red
Barbaresco wine is born.
LIFE LIVED WELL : Premiere Inns
Antico Podere Propano (1 night): Near town,
yet still surrounded by fields and offering views of the Monviso
Alps, this refined abode with a spacious central courtyard dates
to 1525 and has the atmosphere of a private country estate.
Villa Beccaris (2 nights): An elegant
18th-century hilltop hideaway set on park-like grounds with
vineyards on one side and the historic center of Monforte d’Alba
on the other.
Relais San Maurizio (2 nights): A member of
Relais & Châteaux, this former Franciscan monastery is now a
luxurious hotel celebrated for its serene hilltop setting,
Caudalie Vinotherapy spa and Michelin-starred restaurant
featuring superb Piedmontese cuisine.
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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain |
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Levels 1 to 2
2 Route Options Available
- 15, 26 miles
- 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 2 to 4
3 Route Options Available
- 27, 39, 43 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 2 to 4
3 Route Options Available
- 25, 41, 46 miles
- 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 2 to 4
3 Route Options Available
- 21, 26, 41 miles
- 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 2 to 5
3 Route Options Available
- 30, 41, 63 miles
- 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1
1 Route Option Available
- 16 miles
- 500 feet elevation gain
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide
variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace
may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling
companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a
range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly
what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level |
Average Time |
Average Distance |
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Biking |
Walking & Hiking |
| Level 1 |
2-3 hours |
10-20 mile |
2-5 miles |
| Level 2 |
2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| Level 3 |
3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| Level 4 |
4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| Level 5 |
5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
CLASSIC TRIPS
- 5/17-22Price: $4198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 5/24-29Price: $4198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 6/7-12Price: $4198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 6/28-7/3Price: $4198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 7/5-10Price: $4198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 9/4-9Price: $4298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610 for
sgl. occ.)
- 9/13-18Price: $4298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 9/18-23Price: $4298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 9/20-25Price: $4398 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 9/27-10/2Price: $4298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
- 10/4-9Price: $4298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1610
for sgl. occ.)
Reserve early for the best available
price. Prices may change during the course of the
year--if they do change, the best prices are
available earlier. Once you book your trip, your
price is guaranteed.
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