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Piedmont: Barolo & Truffles

Gourmand’s bicycle tour of Italy’s greatest wine region

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Cycle along lesser traveled paths that make way for some gorgeous sights and smells in this wine region
Destination
Piedmont, Italy
Activity
Biking
Level
Intermediate
Level

Perfect for the cycling newbies who already enjoy being active, or anyone who just wants to take it easy.

Pedal at a meandering pace, stopping to take pictures, savor a leisurely lunch and explore the surroundings. Enjoy quiet roads along flat and rolling terrain zigzagging through vineyards, olive groves and farmland.

  • Average daily distance: 35-45 miles
  • Terrain: flat and rolling

Our Athletic Beginner tours are perfect for those who aren’t avid cyclists, but are fit and love to exercise regularly.

On these trips, you’ll enjoy a flowing pace with plenty of time throughout the day to indulge in the local specialties, take in the local culture and enjoy the magnificent views. There will be an occasional hill, more rolling terrain and higher mileage than an Easy tour.

  • Average daily distance: 35-45 miles
  • Terrain: flat and rolling
  • Our guides will offer cycling clinics and one-on-one coaching in cadence, positioning and the art of shifting efficiently on rolling hills.

You love being active and cycling is your preferred way. You are in good physical condition and ride whenever you can.

Intermediate tours maintain a steady pace with opportunities to push yourself by tackling challenging climbs with great descents over stunning terrain. You’ll still have time to explore and enjoy the landscape and towns you’ll visit.

  • Average daily distance: 40-50 miles
  • Terrain: rolling with some hills

You are an avid cyclist who trains regularly, participates in bicycling events and is eager to plan their next bicycling vacation. You enjoy a vigorous ride, challenging climbs and thrilling descents.

These “Epic” and “follow the race” tours are spectacular and have plenty of classic climbs and are perfect for cyclists who covet long mileage with lots of hills and varying terrain.

  • Average daily distance: 45+ miles
  • Terrain: hilly with long climbs
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Duration
7 days / 6 nights
You are a food and wine connoisseur who wants to take a deep dive into the world's most coveted wine region and taste abundant variations of Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera.
From $5,750 PP 7 days / 6 nights
From $5,750 PP 7 days / 6 nights
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You are a food and wine connoisseur who wants to take a deep dive into the world's most coveted wine region and taste abundant variations of Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera.

Savor all the beauty and pleasures of Piedmont, considered Italy’s greatest single wine region, on this unforgettable eight-day bicycle tour. Our route traverses the region’s most important and distinct vineyard centers of Gavi, Alba, and lower Monferrato. We’ll be fortified on our journey by sumptuous meals pairing great wines with delightfully complementary Piemontese cuisine, a blend of northern Italian and French influences, with truffles and mushrooms as seasonal key players. In the fall, the cycling tour may coincide with the “Fiere del Tartufo,” the International Truffle Fair, which attracts gourmands and top chefs to the fairytale towns of Alba and Moncalvo. Here we savor the delicacies produced by local culinary artisans and experience the enchantment of the Tartufo Bianco, the revered white truffle!

Tour Essence

  • Ride quiet roads through UNESCO hills of Langhe and Monferrato
  • Stay in elegant boutique hotels and countryside villas
  • Taste Barolo, Barbaresco, and other iconic Piedmont wines
  • Visit medieval villages and hilltop wine towns
  • Dine on truffles, Robiola, and seasonal regional cuisine at top restaurants
  • Marvel at Alpine views from the Alte Langhe hills
  • Discover hand-dug UNESCO-listed Infernot wine cellars
  • Ride through peaceful vineyard roads and hazelnut orchards
  • Tour a grappa distillery and sample regional spirits
  • Visit the Barolo Castle for a private wine tasting

  • Join a truffle hunt with a local expert and trained dog

  • Explore Alba with a guided walk through its old town
  • Visit the Museo dei Campionissimi cycling museum in Gavi

What to Expect

Terrain
Rolling
Start Location
Gavi
End Location
Montemagno
Mileage
Average Daily: 30 miles Total: 210 miles
Elevation
Average Daily: 2,700 ft Total: 16,400 ft
Biker in a field of yellow flowers in Piedmont
Grapes in Piedmont
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Dates

2027

May 22-28
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Aug 30-Sep 5
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Oct 9-15
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From $5,750 PP 7 days / 6 nights
$1,150 Single Supplement
From $5,750 PP 7 days / 6 nights
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Confirmed tours are dates that have been selected by us that have a very high probability of reaching the minimum group size for us to run the tour and for you to receive the best Ciclismo Classico experience. These tours are confirmed as much as a year in advance, compared to our regularly scheduled tours which are confirmed around 90 days prior to departure.  When you place your deposit for a confirmed tour, you have the green light to make your pre and post travel plans and even book your flight with our personal guarantee that your tour will run!

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Single Supplement

If you are traveling alone, this optional single supplement will guarantee you a room to yourself at each hotel. The cost of a single room is often more than half the price of a shared room, so this additional supplement reflects that increased cost for each night over the course of the trip.

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What's Included

Once your trip is confirmed, we’ll provide everything you need to prepare for your adventure—from training and packing tips to practical travel information and inspiration to get you excited for the journey ahead. Our Travel Advisors are also available to help you plan your pre- and post-tour travel.

What’s Included
  • Services of expert local bilingual guides throughout the program
  • Full van support throughout the tour
  • Ciclismo Classico Super Snacks with local specialties and fresh seasonal products
  • Cycling clinics and personalized coaching
  • Group shuttles at the end of the tour
  • Cultural visits and entrance fees as per itinerary

Cycling Gear Included

  • Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or equivalent)
  • Garmin Edge Explore GPS preloaded with daily routes and GPX tracks
  • Ride with GPS navigation and route access for mobile devices
  • Ciclismo jersey and water bottle
  • Saddle bag with repair kit
  • Optional map holder on handlebars

Pedal Options

  • Flat pedals
  • Half-toe pedals (without straps)

What’s Not Included

  • Cycling helmet
  • Optional clipless/SPD pedals and cycling shoes
  • Optional personal saddle
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  • All accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 5 dinners
  • Guided walking tour of Alba
  • Visit to the Museo dei Campionissimi
  • Truffle hunting demonstration with a local truffle hunter and his dog
  • Two wine tastings featuring Piedmont’s renowned wines
  • Grappa tasting and introduction to this traditional Italian spirit

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