Full Itinerary and Tour details for

Italy's 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2

Prices starting from. Trip Duration. Max Passengers. 640 € 8 days 8

Start and Finish. Activity Level. Alessandria-Alessandria 2

Experience. Tour Code. Cycling Tours Europe #B1/2194 's Piedmont 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2

Tour Details and Description

Occupying a large area that borders on France and Switzerland, Piedmont is the ancient dominion of the Savoys, the ill-fated royal family who ruled Italy from the Unification in 1870 until abdication in 1946. Piedmont is also a region where food comes first, with a host of specialities in an area which boasts centuries’ old culinary traditions and outstanding, top quality local produce appreciated throughout the world.

Included in the Piedmont Cycling Tour: • 7-nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels • Breakfast buffet • Welcome briefing in English • Luggage transportation • Route descriptions+Maps • 7-days Hotline service Not included in the tour: • Local taxes (approx 10 EUR) • Train transfers

Departure:

• Saturdays Only

If you would like to rent a bike (85 EUR) or an e-bike (195 EUR) or helmet (15 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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Day 3

Acqui Terme – Alba 55km You come across the famous hills, the countryside and the as well as the splendid small villages of , and . The stage ends in Alba, home of the most precious of the truffles, the Tartufo Bianco, and of the famous “ d’Alba”.

Day 4

Alba – Asti 35km A route through vineyards and along panoramic paths which will eventually take you to Asti in the heart of Monferrato. Do visit the historical centre with its famous towers, the Romanic monuments and the splendid Gothic cathedral.

Day 5

Excursion to Torino or Asti round tour 35km Today Itinerary you can choose between cycling across the Asti hills and their nature parks and a trip by train to Torino, which can be reached in about one hour. Torino, the first capital of Italy, is a city with splendid monuments, Day 1 tree-lined roads and ancient cafés, which offer a choice of chocolate-based specialties. Arrival in Alessandria This city is divided by the river . Piazza della Libertà and Piazza Duomo with Day 6 its wonderful neoclassical cathedral are worth a visit. Asti – Casale Monferrato 55km Take advantage of Day 2 the hospitality of the wine cellars and restaurants along the way, which offer an excellent Alessandria – 50km You cycle for a few enogastronomical choice. In Monferrato you will Kilometers along the Strada Franca, an ancient road eventually meet the river Po, the longest river in Italy. dating back to 1454. You will pass across smooth hills, woods and small isolated villages where you will Day 7 be able to taste local products and excellent local wines ( and Dolcetto d’Acqui among others). Casale Monferrato – Alessandria 45km Further Acqui Terme: famous for its spring waters, like the cycling across green hills and cultivated lands. “Bollente” situated in the historical centre. Passing through the small villages on the right side of

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the Po river you will return to Alessandria where the tour ends.

Day 8

Alessandria. Departure after breakfast. Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen: in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.

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