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Europe / / Piedmont Bike Tour Barolo, Barbaresco, and Beyond in the Birthplace of Slow Food

© 2021 DuVine Adventure + Cycling Co. Prepare dinner with our dear friend Elisabetta at her family home in Barbaresco Discover classic Piedmontese cuisine—including cheeses, oven-fired focaccia, and a hazelnut- themed lunch—during exclusive visits at family-owned farms Ride through -clad hills to the renowned wine villages of and Barolo Spend two days at the luxurious Relais San Maurizio, a former monastery with abundant organic gardens Drink your fill of Barolos, Barbarescos, Barberas, Dolcettos, and other local wines at private tastings with producers Arrival Details Departure Details Airport City: Airport City: Milan or , Italy Milan or Turin, Italy Pick-Up Location: Drop-Off Location: Voghera Train Station Asti Train Station Pick-Up Time: Drop-Off Time: 12:00 pm 12:00 pm

NOTE: DuVine provides group transfers to and from the tour, within reason and in accordance with the pick-up and drop-off recommendations. In the event your train, flight, or other travel falls outside the recommended departure or arrival time or location, you may be responsible for extra costs incurred in arranging a separate transfer.

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DAY 1 Exploring the Monferrato

Welcome to Piedmont! Your guides will meet you at the Voghera train station, then it’s off to the countryside for a homemade lunch at a historic family winery. Take in your first views of Piedmont's iconic before we hop on our bikes and ride along vine-clad ridges to the town of . Explore the historic town center and enjoy a gelato before climbing up to Guido’s beautiful farmhouse hotel where we will spend the night. Toast to the trip ahead with a glass of Guido’s wine, relax by the pool, or join his mother, Clara, in the kitchen to learn the secrets of Piedmontese cuisine.

Meals: Lunch / Dinner Destinations: , , Acqui Terme Accomplished: 20 miles / 32 km, elevation gain: 1,774 feet / 541 meters Shorter Option: 17 miles / 28 km, elevation gain: 1,230 feet / 375 meters Accommodations: Cascina Marcantonio

DAY 2 Through the Hills

Cycle over the famous Langhe hills, an intimate landscape filled with vineyards, truffles, and gracious medieval towns like and . Take in panoramic views from this scenic ridgeline before descending into the medieval town of , capital of the local industry. Enjoy lunch at a hidden osteria, then continue riding to the converted monastery of San Maurizio, a luxurious Relais & Châteaux property with meticulously manicured grounds and unsurpassed views of and Moscato vineyards. Relax at the pool or soak in the spa before heading to our friend Elisabetta’s house in Barbaresco for a convivial Italian evening of cooking, eating, and drinking local wine.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Santo Stefano, Montabone, Rocchetta Palafea Accomplished: 31 miles / 50 km, elevation gain: 2,699 feet / 823 meters Shorter Option: 25 miles / 40 km, elevation gain: 1,840 feet / 561 meters Accommodations: Relais San Maurizio or Relais Villa d’Amelia

DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 3 Hazelnut Ride

Ride into the wildest parts of the Langhe today: impossibly small roads, crumbling medieval towers, and endless hazelnut trees line the route. Stop for a coffee in where local Resistance fighters built a secret airfield during WWII to receive supplies from the Allies. After, head to our friend Isabella’s hazelnut farm for a hazelnut-themed lunch. The ride back follows a ridgeline with some of the most spectacular scenery in the area. Tonight we’ll dine at our favorite local restaurant where the chef lovingly prepares his own interpretation of typical Piedmontese cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Vesime, , Accomplished: 38 miles / 61 km, elevation gain: 4,077 feet / 1,243 meters Shorter Option: 24 miles / 38 km, elevation gain: 3,139 feet / 957 meters Accommodations: Relais San Maurizio or Relais Villa d’Amelia

DAY 4 Truffles, Cheeses, and Nebbiolo

Say goodbye to San Maurizio as we ride to the Barolo region. Our route follows the crest of the Langhe ridgeline with views towards the Apennines and the Alps. The hills here are lined with hazelnuts and vineyards, with prized Piedmontese truffles hidden below ground. Our friend Silvio—a truffle hunter and cheesemaker—is a keeper of Piedmont’s gourmet treasures, and we’ll taste artisanal pecorino at his family farmhouse. After one more climb, our reward is a mouthwatering plate of tajarin pasta at our friend Massimo’s hilltop trattoria. A final thrilling descent brings us to our hotel in the medieval village of Monforte. This evening, you are free to choose a local restaurant for dinner in town.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch Destinations: Mango, Benevello, Monforte d’Alba Accomplished: 29 miles / 46 km, elevation gain: 3,460 feet / 1,055 meters Longer Option: 35 miles / 56 km, elevation gain: 4,005 feet / 1,221 meters Accommodations: Villa Beccaris or Palas Cerequio

DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 5 The Barolo Loop

Pedal out of town through the vineyards to the castle of , the historic home of Camillo Cavour, Italy’s first Prime Minister. Sip a cappuccino and soak up some history before we climb to the world-recognized wine village of La Morra. Follow your guides to lunch featuring local Barolo, of course! Riding back towards Monforte, we’ll pass through the village of Barolo itself and some of the area’s most prestigious cru vineyards. This evening, we reconvene for a short walk through Monforte’s cobbled streets to a wonderful farewell dinner paired with world- class local wines.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte Accomplished: 25 miles / 40 km, elevation gain: 2,545 feet / 776 meters Longer Option: 31 miles / 50 km, elevation gain: 3,267 feet / 996 meters Accommodations: Villa Beccaris or Palas Cerequio

DAY 6 Off to Asti

Challenge yourself with an optional morning loop ride or take a last stroll through the town of Monforte. Enjoy a final breakfast in the limonaia. Your guides will then transfer you to the train station in Asti as you head on to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.