Piedmont Road Bike Tour
Cycle through Piedmont from vineyard to village to sea
Guided
Piedmont Road Bike Tour Overview
The Vineyards and Coasts of Piedmont Tour is a chance to experience one of Italy’s best regions off the beaten path, riding from the beautiful Langhe area to the Ligurian Sea over one week. You’ll ride through famous vineyards and old villages full of historic charm, spending the week riding along peaceful back roads to get into authentic Italy and away from the tourist path.
Enchanting villages, pristine nature, and the Ligurian Sea define this adventure. Ride along the road where the famous Milano-Sanremo bike race takes place, taking advantage of an intermediate difficulty level that lets you enjoy the scenery while on the bike. Finally, since this area is also well known for its delicious cuisine, particularly white and black truffles and cheeses, you’ll dine well after each ride. What a dream!
Trip highlights
Ride through Piedmont’s famous villages and vineyards, both historically and culturally rich.
Get off the beaten path in the gorgeous Italian countryside to ride on beautiful back roads.
Spend each evening experiencing the hospitality of carefully chosen hotels, dining on local food and drinking local wine.
End your adventure at the coast of the gorgeous Ligurian Sea, celebrating your 7-day journey.
Day By Day Itinerary
You’ll arrive in Alba, where you can settle in before preparing your bike and enjoying a welcome dinner with the group.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Piedmont
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Dinner
After breakfast, start to pedal south. You’ll ride through an incredible landscape of rolling hills surrounded by vineyards, visiting typical old villages in the Barolo wine production area. You’ll stop in famous characteristic villages for a traditional cappuccino and cornetto break.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner with local organic wine.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Piedmont
- Distance:
- 70km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Today, head to the southeast Langhe area. Departing from Alba, you’ll head to the first town of the day, Canelli. This area, known for its Asti Spumante white wine, was appointed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. You’ll be far from the traffic today. You can’t miss your daily coffee and snack break in the old village squares!
This evening you’ll enjoy another great dinner together.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Piedmont
- Distance:
- 68km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Today, you’ll ride into a new region of Italy. Pass from the vineyard countryside to wild hills. This area divides the Piedmont region from the Liguria region. You’ll ride through rolling hills, dealing with some demanding but short ascents followed by breezy descents.
Millesimo, a village in the High Bormida Valley in the Regional Park of Bric Tana, is your goal today. This evening you’ll have a new regional cuisine for dinner, trying new flavors and tasting a new kind of wine.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Piedmont
- Distance:
- 72km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Ride through the mountains this morning, passing through pretty mountain villages en route to Calizzano. Here the ascent starts—thankfully, it’s an easy ascent that takes place in a beautiful beech wood. Up in the mountains, admire old barracks and a fortress built in 1883.
Finally, you will see the Ligurian Sea in the distance. Descend from the pass to the beach. As a reward for your effort, a cold drink is waiting for you on the beach.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Piedmont
- Distance:
- 9km, 400 of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Liguria is famous for its extraordinary sea and beaches, but is also well-known for its immaculate backcountry full of flower crops, one of the most important products of this area. Leave your accommodation after breakfast and start to climb up towards one of the countless tiny villages overlooking the sea.
With the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, you’ll reach beautiful natural terraces with breathtaking sea views, and after a descent, you can ride your last kilometers on the Milano-Sanremo Road alongside the coast. Your last dinner, on an exclusive patio on the sea, is the perfect way to end this adventure.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Piedmont
- Distance:
- 65km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
After a week in paradise, it’s time to head home. Make your way to the airport or the train station.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
- All required minibus transfers are included, and the minibus will be available to you throughout the tour should you need a break. Luggage transfers are also included. Train stations transfers are included too.
- Minibus assistance
- Taxes
- Technical bike guide and assistance
- Technical bike shirt
- Transfer from/to stations
- Luggage Transfers
Not included
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks at dinner
- Medical insurance
- Lunches
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Bike rental:
- Road bike
- E-road bike
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3/5. There will be an average of 70 km-80 km of riding each day on mostly undulating terrain. While there are a couple of harder ascents required, this tour is generally suitable for intermediate riders.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Caselle Airport (TRN), the main airport in Piedmont. Make your way to Alba from there.
Yes, the tour guides are English-speaking.
It will end in Piedmont, where you can take the train to the nearest airport to depart.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Bikes available are the Giant TCR Advanced 2 model in all sizes. In addition, you can choose between road bikes, trek bikes, and E-road bikes.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour
Yes, if you are a group of at least 4 people we can adapt our departures to your needs.
Yes, we can. All of the included restaurants can provide a personalized menu.
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.
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