Discover Italy’s vineyards, medieval communes, and taste authentic Langhe dishes
Escape to wineries stretching across undulating terrain and enjoy delicious, authentic, rural Italian cuisine on this 8-day Langhe Vineyards Walking Tour. This holiday beautifully blends relaxation with adventure: each day, you will traverse lush scenery, whether that be rolling vineyards or woods peppered with hazelnut groves.
Amid the walking excursions, you'll replenish your body with spoonfuls of memorable dishes, ranging from rural farmer meals and tasty middle-class recipes. Your first destination will take you to Alba, which is famous for its white truffles. Expect to travel to an array of charming, pleasant Italian communes and towns on this 8-day guided walking tour: Treiso, San Bovo, Cravanzana, Roddino, Monforte d'Alba, and Verduno!
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Day 1 Go from Malpensa Airport to Alba
Arrive at the Milan Airport and transfer a short distance to Alba and check into your hotel. If you arrive early, you’ll get the chance to explore the quaint, welcoming Italian town, which, like most towns in Italy, encompasses remnants of the country's rich, historical past.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Alba
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Hike to Treiso
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading to the starting point of your walking adventure! Begin by walking towards Langhe’s Barbaresco wine region and admire the vineyards and medieval villages scattered atop hills. Every corner offers an explosion of new views, from rolling hills, fascinating rock formations, gorges, and you’ll likely come across the famed Alba white truffle growing along the Tanaro river.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Treiso
Distance: 4 hours, 10 km, 200 m ascent, 200 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Walk to San Bovo
Eat breakfast before heading out on your next walking excursion. Admire how the scenery fades from vineyards to hazelnut groves, woods, and fascinating rock formations.
Overnight Location: Hotel in San Bovo
Distance: 5 hours, 13 km, 400 m ascent, 400 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Hike to Cravanzana
Get ready to meander a more unruly, untamed section of Langhe today! Walk along the faded footprints stamped by merchants a long time ago on salt roads. Breathe in the fresh air of the woods and marvel at the remote villages spanning the landscape. You’ll also encounter more hazelnut groves as you walk!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cravanzana
Distance: 6 hours, 15 km, 400 m ascent, 400 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Walk to Roddino
Meander the many trails carved into Alta Langa, enjoying unforgettable vistas as you walk. Encounter a treasury of villages made famous by Beppe Fongolio, an Italian writer. You’ll also come across medieval villages stretching across hilltops, each cloaked with rich tales of the past.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Roddino
Distance: 5.5 hours, 13 km, 350 m ascent, 350 descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Hike to Monforte d'Alba
Travel back to landscapes overflowing with vineyards and must-try wines, such as the Barolo crus. Amid the lush vineyards, you’ll walk through villages brimming with historical tales and treasures.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Monforte d'Alba
Distance: 6.5 hours, 16 km, 400 m ascent, 400 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Verduno
Enjoy spending another day discovering the profusion of vineyards spanning the Barolo wine region. But the beauty doesn’t stop there. You’ll also reach La Morra, another Italian commune that boasts of sheets of wineries. Marvel at the Alps painting the backdrop here. Enjoy visiting castles and long-standing wine cellars.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Verduno
Distance: 6 hours, 14 km, 350 m ascent, 350 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Walk to Alba
Encounter an array of stunning sights on your walking tour's final leg: admire the views from Belvedere and meander through more Barolo vineyards. Eventually, you’ll reach Alba, where you can decide to spend another night or transfer to Malpensa Airport in Milan.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 6.5 hours, 16 km, 300 m ascent, 300 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
LPiedmont’s Wine, Food and Hiking Tour Price and Dates
This guided walking tour in Italy is always run as a private tour for your group only, therefore the price always depends on the number of people in your group. Please note, that the prices might change depending on the season and the availability of the hotels.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2-3: $4,050 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 4-5: $2,750 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 6-7: $2,225 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 8+: on request
Accommodation on Piedmont’s Wine, Food and Hiking Tour
Expect to stay in 3 and 4-star hotels on this tour. They each offer modern amenities that work to elevate the total comfort of your stay. The rooms are of double occupancy.
Please note that the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar places.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You must a supplement to have a private room in a hotel. Please enquire to find the pricing out.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotels in Langhe (3-5-star Lodges)
Enjoy a comfortable stay in 3 to 5-star lodges throughout this walking tour. Expect amenities that will propel total comfort.
What’s included in the Piedmont’s Wine, Food and Hiking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights along the tour. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation includes transfers to and from the airport, as well as transfer to Alba mid-tour. Please note, that luggage transfers are not included and available for extra charge.
Also Included
- International Mountain Leader certified guide
- Agency technical support
Not included
- Flights to get to and from Milan
- Accommodation before and after the tour
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Beverages
- Tips
Optional Extras
- Extra night at any point of the tour
- Luggage transfers
Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont’s Wine, Food and Hiking Tour
Tortuga Viaggi is a boutique Italian tour operator based in Cuneo, Italy. Through their guide Luca Giraudo, they offer tours in Mercantour National Park in France, while also in Piemonte, Liguria, and Alpi Marritime Natural Park Piemonte in Italy. Luca is a trained ornithologist as well as an International Mountain Leader. Let Luca and his team show you some of the most incredible places in this part of France and Italy.
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