Italy - Piedmont Road Bike Tour 2021 Individual Self-Guided 8 Days / 7 Nights
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Italy - Piedmont Road Bike Tour 2021 Individual Self-Guided 8 days / 7 nights This is the land of the champion Fausto Coppi, “il Campionissimo”, who trained his legs in these hills. The slopes in this region, covered in vineyards, call for strong determination, but the view beyond your handlebars is a joy to the spirit. The palate will also enjoy this area, as there are excellent wines to be tasted, plus specialties from Piedmont cuisine and, above all, the famous truffles. OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Arrival in Alessandria, a city divided by the Tanaro River. Piazza della Libertà and Piazza Duomo, with its magnificent neoclassic cathedral, are truly worth a visit. Day 2: Alessandria – Castellania – Acqui Terme 90 km + 660 m 3.5 h The tour starts in Alessandria and takes you along secondary roads to Castellania, Fausto Coppi’s birthplace, where you can relive the success of this great champion on a visit to his house-museum. You then take the road that leads to Novi Ligure with easy ascents up and over the hills of vineyards that produce the renowned Barbera and Dolcetto d’Acqui wines. In the evening you can relax in the warm spa waters of Acqui Terme. Day 3: Acqui Terme – Alba 100 km + 2,100 m 5 h Today’s stretch takes you through the towns of the famous Montabone, Rocchetta Palafea and Canelli wine producers. Three climbs await you on your journey through the Langhe, with gradients of up to 12%. One of these is the Gino Bartali ascent with its many holy sanctuaries surrounded by Dolcetto vineyards (but don’t let its name deceive you, although "sweet" in Italian this ascent is hard and challenging). The climb ends with your arrival in Albaretto Torre, where you can rest before starting the downhill ride to Alba. Day 4: Alba – Asti 90 km + 1,400 m 4.5 h Quiet roads through vineyards and hazelnut groves in the heart of Monferrato. Today we cross the Tanaro natural park and the Sarmassa natural reserve. The stage ends in Asti with its monuments and splendid Gothic cathedral. Day 5: Asti round tour 90 km + 1,000 m 4 h A cycle through the Monferrato vineyards to reach Turin. The end stretch is a climb up the famous Superga hill, 7 km at 8%, followed by a lovely descent down into Turin, a must-visit city! Back to Asti by train. OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 Day 6: Asti – Casale Monferrato 90 km + 1,500 m 4.5 h You pedal northwards up to Mnferrato, along a winding route with continual variations in steepness and steep climbs that at times are very similar to the Mur de Huy ascent in the classic Flèche Wallonne. You will enjoy it however, because you will always be surrounded by nature. Day 7: Casale Monferrato – Alessandria 50 km + 500 m 3 h Our tour continues through green hills and farmed land, through small towns on the right hand bank of the Po River and comes to an end in Alessandria. Day 8: Alessandria After breakfast, end of services OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: This is a demanding tour because of the hilly territory of Piedmont. You will cycle among hazels and vineyards through typical villages. However it is easy to shorten or find different easier way to the next hotel. It has hilly areas, numerous climbs and downhill stretches. Suitable for regular cyclists with a good level of fitness. Distance: 510 km Travel Season: Departures Saturdays 3.04 - 9.10.2021 Special departures for at least 5 people. Season 1: April 3 - April 23 and September 25 – October 9 Season 2: April 24 – June 11 and September 5 - September 24 Season 3: June 12 - September 4 OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 Price per Person: Season 1 Double Occupancy € 660.00 Season 2 Supplement € 80.00 Season 3 Supplement € 120.00 Single Room Supplement € 200.00 Reduction 3rd person in room € 100.00 High End Road Bike € 250.00 Helmet € 15.00 Extra Nights Alessandria Double Occupancy B&B € 55.00 Extra Nights Alessandria Double Occupancy B&B € 75.00 Accommodation: Mainly 4* hotels, with some 3* hotels. All rooms have en suite facilities and air conditioning. Included: • 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • App including maps, points of interest and GPS tracks • Digital tour information • Luggage transportation • Hotline service Not Included: • Local taxes (approx 10 -15 €) • Everything not mentioned in the section "Included" Bikes The high end road bike with the following features: carbon frame top range; high end component set; no pedals: please bring your own pedals (and wrench to fix them). Due to the lack of rear rack these bikes do not have panniers. We suggest you to bring a small backpack. All rented bikes are equipped with: 1 bottle cage; 1 combination lock; reparation kit (2 inner tubes, pump, tire levers) High End Road Bike Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. www.okcycletours.com THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848 .