PIEDMONT 2016 Guided Tour Guide in support van |300 - 335 km | 8 days / 7 nights Piedmont is a real paradise for gourmets. Prestigious white wines, delicious chocolate and a sweet landscape of hills covered by regular rows of vineyards; in the distance the majestic circle of the alps. Piedmont is elegance and style. The best example is the chef town, Turin, first capital of Italy 150 years ago, where the influence of the French style is very evident, that’s why Turin is called “little Paris”. The same surprise will happen coming to small towns like Pinerolo and Saluzzo with their medieval charme; nowadays Bra and Alba reign of enogastronomy: don’t miss the pleasure of a delicious dinner and an unforgettable table, sampling of noble wines like Barolo or Barbaresco. In short, discovering Piedmont by bike: a special experience 1 Irish Cycling Safaris | Belfield Bike Shop, UCD, Dublin 4, Ireland Tel +353 1 2600749 | Fax +353 1 7161168|
[email protected] | www.cyclingsafaris.com TOUR ITINERARY Day 1 Individual arrival Turin You spend the first night in the vibrant city of Turin. The rich history and culture of Turin is evident in the breathtaking Baroque architecture, ornate palaces and churches. Day 2 Turin - Pinerolo 55 km Today we cycle on flat roads along the river Po. We ride on cycle paths or small roads to the foot of the mountains. A highlight of today’s cycle is the spectacular hunting palace at Stupinigi, a masterpiece by the architect Fillippo Juvarra and royal residence of the Savoy Family built in rococo style.