Piedmont Cycling Tour

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1Alba

   Arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by our staff. Enjoy a trip briefing, bike assembly and preparation, followed by a welcome drink and dinner.

   • Accommodation in Alba
   • Dinner
2. Day 2The Wine Road Loop

   Your Piedmont bike tour begins. After an energy-filled organic breakfast, you will start to pedal south. Today you will ride through an incredible landscape of rolling hills surrounded by vineyards, visiting typical old villages; you are in the Barolo wine production area. This is a perfect cycling holiday spot, a continuous up and down ride to start your amazing bike experience.

   You will stop in at some of the famous characteristic villages to have a delicious “cappuccino and cornetto”. Cerreto Langhe, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, Diano d’Alba are some of the enchanting little towns through which you will cycle on peaceful back roads. A delicious dinner along with a local organic wine tasting closes this first day.
   

   • 42.3 miles
   • Accommodation in Alba
   • Breakfast and Dinner
3. Day 3The Beautiful Langhe

   Your bike tour today takes you to the southeast Langhe area. Departing from Alba you will head to the first town of the day: Canelli.
   This area, home to the Asti Spumante white wine, was appointed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Keep on riding to reach other interesting, important old towns: San Stefano Belbo, Bubbio, Benevello and many more. You will enjoy an unforgettable cycling day, far from the traffic and deep in a fairytale atmosphere. You can’t miss a daily “espresso and cappuccino” in some of the old village squares. This evening you will deserve to drink! A refreshing “Spritz” is given as an appetizer, just before a rewarding and delicious dinner.
   

   • 55.9 miles
   • Breakfast and Dinner
4. Day 4From the Langhe Hills to the Monferrato

   Today, you leave the enchanting hills of the Langhe behind and ride east into another renowned wine region: Monferrato. Soft, rolling hills and storybook hilltop villages unfold along the way, setting the pace for a memorable day on the bike. No Italian ride is complete without a coffee stop in a historic piazza—where you linger over a creamy cappuccino and soak up the essence of the famour Italian la dolce vita.
   
   After a relaxed lunch to refuel, you continue toward your final destination, pedaling gently to a luxury hotel where comfort awaits. The day concludes with well-earned rest and a delicious dinner, thoughtfully prepared using local, traditional flavors.

   • 42.3 miles
   • Luxury hotel
   • Breakfast and Dinner
5. Day 5Monferrato Discovery

   After a leisurely breakfast, another memorable day awaits you in the saddle. Pedal by pedal, you set out to explore the distinctive landscapes of Monferrato—a corner of Piedmont where history and legend seem to drift effortlessly side by side.
   
   With roots stretching back over a thousand years, Monferrato has earned growing international recognition, culminating in its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, alongside the neighboring Langhe and Roero.
   
   As you ride, gentle hills, quiet country lanes, and timeworn villages accompany your journey, shaping a day meant to be savored slowly—one turn of the pedals, one moment at a time.

   • 41 miles
   • Breakfast and Dinner
6. Day 6Canelli and Monastero Bormida Loop

   You’ve arrived at the final stage of this unforgettable journey. Today, your route first takes you to the enchanting town of Canelli, before leading on to the village of Monastero Bormida.
   
   Canelli, a hidden gem in the Asti region of Monferrato, welcomes you with sparkling wines, historic cellars, and ancient towers and castles. Every corner whispers stories from centuries past, inviting you to step into a living postcard of history. As you pedal along, the gentle hills and sun-dappled streets seem to move in harmony with the rhythm of your ride.
   
   From Canelli, you continue toward Monastero Bormida, a charming village nestled between the Monferrato hills and the Langhe. Here, time slows, revealing centuries-old architecture, quaint streets, and the warm aromas of traditional cuisine drifting through the air. Every moment offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and the simple joy of discovery.
   
   Your adventure concludes with a leisurely dinner at your accommodation. As you raise your glass, you toast not only to your health but to the memories you’ve created, the beauty you’ve experienced, and the promise of journeys yet to come.

   • 44.1 miles
   • Breakfast and Dinner
7. Day 7Farewell

   Your last day has arrived. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the train station or airport. See you for your next cycling holiday together!
   

   • Breakfast