Tour Piedmont: Land Of Barolo And Barbera

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Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and route book Emergency hotline

Transport

Luggage transfer (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person). Supplement applies for excess Private transfer on day 2

Meals

7 breakfasts: Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, tea, coffee & juices

Accommodation

7 nights in 2 to 4 star hotels and Agriturismo on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities - hotel tax extra During the trip selected 2 to 4* star hotels are used in the larger towns, while in the villages and countryside we use cosy, friendly ‘agriturismo’ (farmhouses) and inns, some which are quite renowned for their cuisine. In all the accommodation the rooms have private bathrooms and a good Italian breakfast is included each morning. Throughout the trip there are plenty of opportunities to taste both the outstanding local cuisine and a wide array of prestigious regional wines.

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Travel to Alba and from Cortemilia Meals not listed as included, drinks Travel insurance - mandatory Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room Entrance fees not listed as included Transfers not listed as included Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage Wine tastings Tourist Tax - allow €1.50-3 per day - payable directly to each hotel Excess luggage Items of a personal nature Daypack, wet weather gear, good walking boots / shoes, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking. At the end of the trip we can arrange a private transfer to Alba or Turin – please ask for our rates.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Guide

Self Guided Tour.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Alba
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Alba

Today you will make your own way to the first hotel in Alba. Alba is the heart of Piedmont wine country. It is a captivating medieval city of a “hundred towers” and a treasure trove of flavours and aromas. After checking in, go out for a walk to explore the town and perhaps stop in one of its many pastry shops to treat yourself to the sweet tastes of the region.
Day 2 Day 2: Transfer To Roddi, Walk To Vergne Enjoying Wine Tastings Along The Way (5Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Transfer To Roddi, Walk To Vergne Enjoying Wine Tastings Along The Way (5Hrs)

This morning you will be transferred to Roddi, where you will start your walk. Today you will cross several hills until you reach the rustic hilltop village of La Morra. En route there are several wine tasting options. On clear days you can see the Alps and Mt Monviso that stays snow-capped until the beginning of summer. In La Morra you can visit the Ratti Museum to learn about the history, tradition and art of the good wine. You can stop at Cantina Comunale (closed on Tuesdays) which has a wide selection of wines to taste and buy, and also a lot of videos on local wines and gastronomy. From La Morra you continue to the hamlet of Vergne. Today’s walk can be shortened by about 4km by taking a transfer to Verduno instead of Roddi. Depending on hotel availability you will stay overnight in either Vergne or Barolo. This will be confirmed in your hotel list. Walk: overnight Vergne 15km/9.5mi, +522m/1712ft, -426m /1397ft, or overnight Barolo 18.5km/11.5mi, +522m/1712ft, -426m /1397ft
Day 3 Day 3: Walk To Monforte D’Alba Via The Wine Capital Of Barolo (3Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Walk To Monforte D’Alba Via The Wine Capital Of Barolo (3Hrs)

On today’s walk from Vergne to Monforte d’Alba you’ll pass by the old village of Novello, with its Middle Aged tower, and the wine capital Barolo. Spend some time exploring the recently opened WiMu Wine Museum located in the Castello dei Marchesi Faletti, and you can stop for lunch at one of the great local trattorias. From here the walk continues through vineyards and forests and leads you to Monforte d’Alba, a nice hilltop village where you will stay overnight. Walk: 11km/6.8mi, +440m/1443ft, -415m/1361ft
Day 4 Day 4: Ascend Through Hazelnut Forests To Cissone (5Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ascend Through Hazelnut Forests To Cissone (5Hrs)

The landscape today is far more varied than on the previous days as you leave the vineyards behind. As you walk you’ll climb through tidy hazelnut forests and wild woods surrounding the ancient hamlet of Serralunga d’Alba. From here a steep climb brings you to Roddino, then a long descent takes you to the final climb up to Cissone. Overnight in Cissone. Walk: 15km/9.3mi, +806m/2644ft, -665m/2181ft.
Day 5 Day 5: Short Loop Walk Around Cissone (3Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Short Loop Walk Around Cissone (3Hrs)

Today you can choose to relax in the centre of the village and enjoy a glass or two of local wine from a traditional cantina. Or you can choose to take a short circular walk in the surroundings of Cissone. As you walk you can unwind and admire the splendid views from the farms. The scenery is embroidered with vineyards and dotted with towers and castles. Overnight in Cissone. Walk: 8km/5mi, +300m/984ft, -300m/984ft
Day 6 Day 6: Walk From Cissone To Cravanzana (6Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Walk From Cissone To Cravanzana (6Hrs)

Today you will walk in the spectacular high Langhe area. The landscape of this area around Cissone is characterised by hazelnut forests and oak trees. This is also the area where the most precious of the local treasures can be found - the ‘Tuber Magnatum’, also known as ‘the white truffle of Alba’. If you don’t find any underground, you are sure to find these delicious truffles in a local restaurant. Overnight in Cravanzana. Walk: 17.5km/10.9mi, +650/2132ft, -870m/2854ft. Option to shorten by 6.5km with a transfer (arranged and payable locally).
Day 7 Day 7: Walk Through The Home Of The White Truffle To Cortemilia (5Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Walk Through The Home Of The White Truffle To Cortemilia (5Hrs)

Both the landscape and the walk today are varied. En route you will visit the villages of Torre Bormida and Bergolo. The walk to these villages is through hazelnut plantations and dense chestnut woods, and you’ll walk on broad forest paths, small grassy trails and narrow cobbled streets until you reach the town of Cortemilia. Overnight in Cortemilia. Walk: 12km/7.4mi, +485m/1591ft, -755ft/2477ft.
Day 8 Day 8: Trip Concludes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trip Concludes

The trip concludes this morning in Cortemilia after breakfast. We can assist with a private transfer from Cortemilia to Alba station, or to Turin airport on request, please ask for our rates. Note: buses do not operate from Cortemilia on Sundays and a private transfer is required.

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Piedmont: Land Of Barolo And Barbera

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Itinerary of your trip Piedmont: Land Of Barolo And Barbera

Day 1: Arrive Alba

Day 2: Transfer To Roddi, Walk To Vergne Enjoying Wine Tastings Along The Way (5Hrs)

Day 3: Walk To Monforte D’Alba Via The Wine Capital Of Barolo (3Hrs)

Day 4: Ascend Through Hazelnut Forests To Cissone (5Hrs)

Day 5: Short Loop Walk Around Cissone (3Hrs)

Day 6: Walk From Cissone To Cravanzana (6Hrs)

Day 7: Walk Through The Home Of The White Truffle To Cortemilia (5Hrs)

Day 8: Trip Concludes

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