Piedmont’s Wine, Food and Hiking Tour
Discover Italy’s vineyards, medieval communes, and taste authentic Langhe dishes
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Piedmont’s Wine, Food and Hiking Tour Overview
Escape to wineries stretching across undulating terrain and enjoy delicious, authentic, rural Italian cuisine on this 8-day Langhe Vineyards Walking Tour. This holiday beautifully blends relaxation with adventure: each day, you will traverse lush scenery, whether that be rolling vineyards or woods peppered with hazelnut groves.
Amid the walking excursions, you'll replenish your body with spoonfuls of memorable dishes, ranging from rural farmer meals and tasty middle-class recipes. Your first destination will take you to Alba, which is famous for its white truffles. Expect to travel to an array of charming, pleasant Italian communes and towns on this 8-day guided walking tour: Treiso, San Bovo, Cravanzana, Roddino, Monforte d'Alba, and Verduno!
Trip highlights
Explore a profusion of famed Barolo vineyards as you meander from Italian village to village on foot.
Spend time in Alba, “the White Truffle Capital of the World,” and try this local, authentic treasure while you’re here.
Encounter an array of villages overflowing with medieval remnants and buildings etched with ancient tales.
Enjoy cuisine deeply rooted in the Langhe region, from rural farmer dishes to middle-class recipes.
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrive at the Milan Airport and transfer a short distance to Alba and check into your hotel. If you arrive early, you’ll get the chance to explore the quaint, welcoming Italian town, which, like most towns in Italy, encompasses remnants of the country's rich, historical past.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Alba
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Dinner
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading to the starting point of your walking adventure! Begin by walking towards Langhe’s Barbaresco wine region and admire the vineyards and medieval villages scattered atop hills. Every corner offers an explosion of new views, from rolling hills, fascinating rock formations, gorges, and you’ll likely come across the famed Alba white truffle growing along the Tanaro river.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Treiso
- Distance:
- 4 hours, 10 km, 200 m ascent, 200 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Eat breakfast before heading out on your next walking excursion. Admire how the scenery fades from vineyards to hazelnut groves, woods, and fascinating rock formations.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in San Bovo
- Distance:
- 5 hours, 13 km, 400 m ascent, 400 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Get ready to meander a more unruly, untamed section of Langhe today! Walk along the faded footprints stamped by merchants a long time ago on salt roads. Breathe in the fresh air of the woods and marvel at the remote villages spanning the landscape. You’ll also encounter more hazelnut groves as you walk!
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Cravanzana
- Distance:
- 6 hours, 15 km, 400 m ascent, 400 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meander the many trails carved into Alta Langa, enjoying unforgettable vistas as you walk. Encounter a treasury of villages made famous by Beppe Fongolio, an Italian writer. You’ll also come across medieval villages stretching across hilltops, each cloaked with rich tales of the past.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Roddino
- Distance:
- 5.5 hours, 13 km, 350 m ascent, 350 descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel back to landscapes overflowing with vineyards and must-try wines, such as the Barolo crus. Amid the lush vineyards, you’ll walk through villages brimming with historical tales and treasures.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Monforte d'Alba
- Distance:
- 6.5 hours, 16 km, 400 m ascent, 400 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy spending another day discovering the profusion of vineyards spanning the Barolo wine region. But the beauty doesn’t stop there. You’ll also reach La Morra, another Italian commune that boasts of sheets of wineries. Marvel at the Alps painting the backdrop here. Enjoy visiting castles and long-standing wine cellars.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Verduno
- Distance:
- 6 hours, 14 km, 350 m ascent, 350 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Encounter an array of stunning sights on your walking tour's final leg: admire the views from Belvedere and meander through more Barolo vineyards. Eventually, you’ll reach Alba, where you can decide to spend another night or transfer to Malpensa Airport in Milan.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- 6.5 hours, 16 km, 300 m ascent, 300 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 7 nights along the tour. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
- Transportation includes transfers to and from the airport, as well as transfer to Alba mid-tour. Please note, that luggage transfers are not included and available for extra charge.
- International Mountain Leader certified guide
- Agency technical support
Not included
- Flights to get to and from Milan
- Accommodation before and after the tour
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Beverages
- Tips
Optional Extras
- Extra night at any point of the tour
- Luggage transfers
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FAQ
This tour is rated as a 3 / 5. It requires some level of fitness as there are some moderate elevation gains throughout this trekking tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Unfortunately, luggage transfers are not included, but you can book them during the booking process.
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly to Malpensa Airport, and from there, you will get picked up and transferred to Alba.
Yes, the tour guide speaks English.
The tour ends at Malpensa Airport. Or you can decide to stay in Alba for another night.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Italy for this tour is from April to October, however, July and August sometimes get very hot.
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