Spend 5 days cycling through the breathtaking Piedmont countryside
The rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and historic buildings of Piedmont offer the perfect backdrop for the ideal getaway in the Italian countryside. This incredible 5-Day Barolo Bike Tour will have you living la dolce vita, as you meander through orchards and vineyards, meet locals in charming little villages, and taste some of the best wines Italy has to offer, such as Barolo and Barbaresco. For those who want to slow down and explore the Barolo region at their own pace, the 5-Day Barolo Bike Tour will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience.
Highlights of the 5-Day Barolo Bike Tour
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5-Day Barolo Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Alba
Arrive at Alba. Feel free to explore the town of Barolo on your own, maybe with a visit to the medieval castle and its wine museum. The town is surrounded by several scenic hiking trails that unfold through the vineyards. Enjoy dinner on your own in the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barolo
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Biking in the Barolo Wine Region
Today you will walk up and enjoy a nice breakfast in your hotel, before pedalling on some of the most scenic wine routes of the Langhe hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site where medieval castles and farmhouses are nestled amongst the vineyards.
The bike route will include scenic photo spots and free time in the village of La Morra for lunch on your own. In the afternoon you will stop in at a boutique Barolo winery and visit the aging cellar, where you will enjoy a tasting of four wines paired with salami and cheese. Return to the hotel afterwards for the evening and have dinner on your own.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barolo
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Pedalling on the Alta Langa Roads
Today you will head south toward the “Alta Langa” roads, a region where the hills get higher
in elevation and the vineyards give way to hazelnut orchards and hardier vegetation. Here, plan a stop in one of the villages, where you can find the perfect place for lunch on your own.
Afterwards, you will continue biking with scenic views of medieval towers perched on hilltops and
farmhouses scattered around the countryside. In the late afternoon, return to the hotel in Barolo and head out for dinner on your own in the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barolo
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Biking to Alba
After breakfast in your hotel, you will set out on a biking route that takes you to admire the exterior of the castle of Grinzane Cavour and the village of Diano d’Alba, all the way down to Alba. Enjoy a break in Alba.
In the evening, you will drop off the e-bikes to conclude the cycling part of your tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barolo
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Departure Day
After waking up and enjoying one last breakfast in your hotel, it is time to say goodbye to Barolo and depart via private transfer to the Alba train station, where you will make your individual departure.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.
- Single room: on request
- Sharing a double room: from $850 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.
Book NowAccommodation on the 5-Day Barolo Bike Tour
This tour is based in Hotels. Note that one is picked for the entirety of the trip, not day by day.
Hotels on this trip are of a 3-star level, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel. Please inquire for more information.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Barolo ★★★
Hotel Barolo is a charming hotel in the heart of Barolo that offers a mixture of comfort and convenience. Situated close to the Castello Falletti di Barolo, it is an ideal place to stay if you want to set out exploring the town and surrounding area.
What’s included in the 5-Day Barolo Bike Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts are included in the tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 4 nights along the route.
Transportation during the Tour
Private transfer from Alba train station to Barolo (and back) on the first and last day is included.
Also Included
- E-bike rental with helmet for 3 days
- Tour guide available from 9am to 6pm for 3 days
- 1 dinner with 4 courses and wine included
- 1 Barolo winery cellar tour and tasting of 4 wines
- VAT (22%)
Not included
- Transportation To/From Alba
- Hotel City Tax (2€ Per Person Per Day)
- Access to the Hotel’S Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Any Other Meal, Service, Transfer, Tasting, Entrance Fee, Tip, Personal Expense and Anything Else Not Mentioned
- Above in the Field “The Rate Includes”
Frequently Asked Questions about 5-Day Barolo Bike Tour
Meet Piemonte aims to offer offbeat and authentic experiences that a tourist could never seek out on their own. They organize their trips to have as little packing and unpacking as possible, preferring to utilize longer hotel stays so clients don’t have to worry about logistics.
Meet Piemonte designs tours with a slower pace, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves into their destination and leave time to indulge last-minute whims.
The guides focus on a thorough exploration of each destination, going over details that might otherwise be dismissed as insignificant to give a complete picture of the cultural and historical significance of the location.
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Marco is a tour manager and tour guide with over fourteen years of experience. He has led tours in Italy, Iceland, Switzerland, and some of the most prominent luxury tour operators in the United States. He is excited every day to share the Piedmont region of Italy with guests, as there is still so much to be discovered in the region.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting Italy should have?
- A: Truffle hunting! The white truffle of Alba is available from the end of September through January, and the rest of the year you can find black truffles.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that tourists have to try while visiting Italy?
- A: The small ravioli pinched by hand one by one called plin. It’s very thin pasta with a lot of work put in to make them.
- Q: What are guests most surprised about when visiting your region of Italy?
- A: The great food and wine, nothing like the rest of Italy.