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and Vineyards Trail ’s wine capital & timeless villages framed by the Alps

Daily itinerary Day 1 Alba There are few more enticing destinations for gourmet travelers than Alba, a picturesque town in the heart of Piedmont that's renowned world-wide for its succulent white truffles, velvety red Barolo and Barbaresco wines and wonderful fruit. Let your nose carry you through town to the traditional and simple, wonderful restaurants, shops and bars that seem to be dotted along every cobblestone street. Overnight stay in Alba

Day 2 ( 12 km - 4 hrs) A short transfer to the magnificent Castle of . Take your time to enjoy this lovely wine town with its small museum and the famours “enoteca . Following lush paths with hawks cruising overhead you cross the Talloria river . Then a gentle climb through holm oak to reach Serralunga d’Alba, whose 13C castle seems to surge towards the sky. A last gentle ascent through vines takes you to the center of Castiglione Falletto. Dinner and overnight stay In Castiglione. Meal ( B-D)

Day 3 Castiglione Falletto ( 14 km – 4,5 hrs) Today we suggest a spectacular a circular route around vineyards , chapels and lovely towns. A gently uphill leads you to the church of Annunziata famous for its frescoes. Continue through more vineyards and hazelnut groves to the village , the “ Balcony of the Langhe”, plenty of wine tasting in the bustling center. Enjoy a a cheese tasting before returning via several small hamlets to Castiglione. Overnight stay in Castiglione Falletto Meal ( B)

Day 4 Castiglione – Monforte d’alba ( 11 km – 4 hrs) Descending gently to Talloria Valley follow the path towards the castle of Barolo, where this famous wine is produced. Visit panoramic Novello, a belvedere town before continuing through panoramic fields which offers views into the two neighboring valleys. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel/B&B in Monforte d’Alba. Meal ( B-D)

Day 5 Monforte d’alba A relaxing day in Monforte d’alba choosing one of the way-marked paths taking in frescoes chapels and verdant countryside. Enjoy a special wine tasting served with local products. Overnight stay in Monforte. Meal ( B)

Day 6 Monforte d’Alba- . (17 km – 5hrs) Short transfer to , start point of your today’s walk. You are in the area of the High Langa, famous for its hazelnuts and the landscape is dominated by the hazelnut forests. You will cross the valley of Belbo and can make a stop to visit the church of . Dinner and overnight stay in Cravanzana. Meal ( B-D)

Day 7 Cravanzana – Cortemiglia ( 12 km – 4 hrs) From Cravanzana a nice downhill walk will bring you to the tower , where you will cross the river bearing the same name. A steep climb will bring you to , one of the smallest characteristic municipalities of this area. Crossing the woods you will reach , a lovely town with Roman origins. Overnight stay in Cortemiglia. Meal ( B)

Day 8 Departure After breakfast, individual transfer to Alba. Meal ( B)