Cycle through Piedmont from vineyard to village to sea
The Vineyards and Coasts of Piedmont Tour is a chance to experience one of Italy’s best regions off the beaten path, riding from the beautiful Langhe area to the Ligurian Sea over one week. You’ll ride through famous vineyards and old villages full of historic charm, spending the week riding along peaceful back roads to get into authentic Italy and away from the tourist path.
Enchanting villages, pristine nature, and the Ligurian Sea define this adventure. Ride along the road where the famous Milano-Sanremo bike race takes place, taking advantage of an intermediate difficulty level that lets you enjoy the scenery while on the bike. Finally, since this area is also well known for its delicious cuisine, particularly white and black truffles and cheeses, you’ll dine well after each ride. What a dream!
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Piedmont Road Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Alba
You’ll arrive in Alba, where you can settle in before preparing your bike and enjoying a welcome dinner with the group.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Piedmont
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 The Wine Road Loop
After breakfast, start to pedal south. You’ll ride through an incredible landscape of rolling hills surrounded by vineyards, visiting typical old villages in the Barolo wine production area. You’ll stop in famous characteristic villages for a traditional cappuccino and cornetto break.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner with local organic wine.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Piedmont
Distance: 70km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 The Beautiful Langhe
Today, head to the southeast Langhe area. Departing from Alba, you’ll head to the first town of the day, Canelli. This area, known for its Asti Spumante white wine, was appointed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. You’ll be far from the traffic today. You can’t miss your daily coffee and snack break in the old village squares!
This evening you’ll enjoy another great dinner together.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Piedmont
Distance: 68km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Riding to the Ligurian Sea
Today, you’ll ride into a new region of Italy. Pass from the vineyard countryside to wild hills. This area divides the Piedmont region from the Liguria region. You’ll ride through rolling hills, dealing with some demanding but short ascents followed by breezy descents.
Millesimo, a village in the High Bormida Valley in the Regional Park of Bric Tana, is your goal today. This evening you’ll have a new regional cuisine for dinner, trying new flavors and tasting a new kind of wine.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Piedmont
Distance: 72km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Biking through the Mountains to the Beach
Ride through the mountains this morning, passing through pretty mountain villages en route to Calizzano. Here the ascent starts—thankfully, it’s an easy ascent that takes place in a beautiful beech wood. Up in the mountains, admire old barracks and a fortress built in 1883.
Finally, you will see the Ligurian Sea in the distance. Descend from the pass to the beach. As a reward for your effort, a cold drink is waiting for you on the beach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Piedmont
Distance: 9km, 400 of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 The Ligurian Sea Loop
Liguria is famous for its extraordinary sea and beaches, but is also well-known for its immaculate backcountry full of flower crops, one of the most important products of this area. Leave your accommodation after breakfast and start to climb up towards one of the countless tiny villages overlooking the sea.
With the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, you’ll reach beautiful natural terraces with breathtaking sea views, and after a descent, you can ride your last kilometers on the Milano-Sanremo Road alongside the coast. Your last dinner, on an exclusive patio on the sea, is the perfect way to end this adventure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Piedmont
Distance: 65km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Farewell
After a week in paradise, it’s time to head home. Make your way to the airport or the train station.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Piedmont Road Bike Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour is always run as a group tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for groups of 4 and more (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
Prices below are per person:
Accommodation on the Piedmont Road Bike Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3 and 4-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of $395 USD to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotels along Piedmont
You’ll spend each night of this tour in comfortable, welcoming hotels in different towns, all with welcome hosts and cozy rooms to enjoy.
What’s Included in the Piedmont Road Bike Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
All required minibus transfers are included, and the minibus will be available to you throughout the tour should you need a break. Luggage transfers are also included. Train stations transfers are included too.
Also Included
- Minibus assistance
- Taxes
- Technical bike guide and assistance
- Technical bike shirt
- Transfer from/to stations
Not included
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks at dinner
- Medical insurance
- Lunches
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Bike rental:
- Road bike
- E-road bike
Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont Road Bike Tour
Specializing exploring Italy by bike, Road Bike Tours Italy operates with an attention to detail that allows each tour to capture the wishes of the traveller. Their bikes are meticulously maintained and their team strives for total customer satisfaction.
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