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Cycling holiday in Piedmont

- In the Italian Garden of Eden -

8 Days / 7 Nights
Challenging

Piedmont is a true paradise for gourmets! Great wines, premium truffles, tasty chocolate and an artful cuisine attract gourmets from all over the world to visit this region. A stunning landscape ensures variety on bike rides. Italy's first capital - Turin - has also been called "Little Paris". You will feel the French atmosphere! Stroll through the many medieval alleys of the small villages. You will encounter various treasures of culinary, architectural or cultural nature! Discovering Piedmont by bike is truly an amazing experience!

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  • Stroll along the banks of the Po in Turin
  • Magnificent panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains
  • Fantastic views of the Barolo wine region
  • Alba - the capital of truffles

More about the route

You cycle on cycle paths and side roads. The first two stages are predominantly flat. After that there is a rather hilly route. On the stage from Bra to Barolo to Alba there are also a few longer climbs to cycle. In the towns you will cycle on roads with heavier traffic.

Itinerary

Here you can see the programme for the tour.

You arrive at your first hotel in Turin. In the evening you will receive a personal briefing about the tour and the delivery of your bikes. Italy's first capital awaits you with a lot of sights!

Hotel (exampel): BW Plus Executive Hotel

 

On cycle paths and side roads you cycle along the River Po. You should take time to visit the Rococo Palace of Stupinigi, designed by architect Filippo Juvarra. This palace was the residence of the Savoy family for many years. Through parks and along rivers you continue to Penerolo, famous for its famous cavalry school.


Hotel (exampel): Albergo Regina

 

You cycle along beautiful paths past orchards and vineyards to Cavour with its picturesque fortress "Rocca" - a hill in the middle of the flat landscape. Then you reach medieval Saluzzo.


Hotel (exampel): Hotel Antiche Mura

 

Today you will pass by the beautiful palaces of Manta and Costigliole. You should visit Benevagienna - a town with Roman roots - and its archaeological excavations. Then continue to Cherasco and Bra, the gourmet capital. The Slow Food organisation was founded here.


Hotel (exampel): Albergo Cantine Ascheri

 

In Pollenzo - also a city with Roman roots - lies the University of "Taste". After Barolo, you'll have to tackle some hills, but you'll be rewarded with Italy's best wine afterwards. You have to try it! Along the Tanaro River you continue to Alba (which is very famous for its truffles).

Hotel (exampel): Hotel Calissano

 

You are cycling today in the Roero region. On the way you will see the palaces of Guarene and Cisterna - the museum can be visited. You stay overnight in Asti, a very cultural city. It is famous for its sparkling wine and the rivalry of the Palio.

Hotel (exampel): Hotel Aleramo

 

 

Your bike ride takes you along small paths and rivers back to Turin, where you started.  Along the way you'll discover romantic villages. In Chieri, tasty vines tempt you to have another glass of wine before returning to Turin by train.

Hotel (exampel): BW Plus Executive Hotel

Today the tour ends. You leave the last hotel in the morning and head home or out into the big wide world.

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Price includes

Mulige tilvalg

  • Upgrade to Ebike (selected when booking the tour)
Not included
  • Transportation to and from Turin
  • Cancellation insurance and travel insurance
  • Tourist taxes at the accommodations, if applicable
  • Administration fee 20,- Euro

Bikes

You can choose from these bikes on the tour.

Unisex 21-speed bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 190cm.

43cm
46cm
51cm
56cm
7-speed Unisex Bike
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel.

Body size approx. 155cm - 190cm.

46cm
51cm
56cm
21-gear men's bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame.

Body size approx. 165cm - 205cm.

56-51 "sloping" cm
60cm
64cm
PLUS men's bike 27-gear
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame.

Body size approx. 155cm - 205cm.

46cm
50cm
51cm
55cm
60cm
63cm
Unisex 7-speed E-bike
Hub gears with freewheel

High quality unisex e-bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148cm - 195cm.

46cm "XS"
46cm
51cm
56cm

Practical information

Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

  1. Choose your desired start date
  2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
  3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

  • Saddle bag (water repellent)
  • Handlebar bag (water repellent)
  • Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
  • Combination lock

Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

The flights to/from Turin are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

It works like this:

  1. You book your chosen holiday with us
  2. We confirm your holiday (usually within 48 hours)
  3. You arrange your transportation

Getting there
Here is a link for the perfect tool which will help you get an overview of how to get to the starting point of the tour: Rome2Rio

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If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

On this trip you will stay in 3 and often 4-star hotels. In the daily program of the trip, you can see examples of the hotels we use on the trip. Please note that these are examples and we may book other hotels of similar quality.

Breakfast is included every day. 
Lunch is easily found on the route, where there are often small villages with cafés or restaurants. 
Dinner is also easy to find within walking distance at the hotels.
It will also be possible to visit the hotels' own restaurants should you wish to do so.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.

The personal tour information with subsequent bike handover takes place on the day of arrival between 17:00 and 19:00 at the Best Western Plus Executive Hotel and Suites (also for guests of other hotels). For the exact time and any changes, please refer to the tour folder deposited at your arrival hotel.

This tour has difficulty grade 3.

Grade 3
Longer distances in hilly terrain, often with steep climbs. The distance is usually 65 – 80 km or 40 – 50 miles per day. Requires good shape and health. We highly recommend that you practice on some longer rides before you leave home.

Read more about our Grading System

Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.

See a map of the whole route

See the elevation profile

Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

Spring (March to May): In spring, the weather from Torino to Alba, Asti, and Barolo is mild and pleasant. Temperatures typically range from 10-20°C. March can be cool with some rain, but as April and May progress, it becomes warmer and sunnier. The countryside starts to bloom, and the vineyards begin to green, creating beautiful landscapes for cycling.

High Summer (June to August): High summer brings warm weather with temperatures often between 25-35°C. It can get very hot in July and August, with minimal rainfall during this period. The sun shines almost every day, providing excellent conditions for a cycling holiday, but it's important to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade. Evenings tend to be cooler, offering a pleasant end to the day.

Autumn (September to October): Autumn is an ideal time for cycling in this region, with temperatures ranging from 15-25°C. The weather is stable and mild, and the vineyards are stunning with their golden and red hues. September is generally drier, while October may have more rainy days. This is also the harvest season for grapes, so the area is lively with activity, and the aroma of wine production fills the air.

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