A tour for the weekend that is based in Alba, the tower city. We explore an area, Langhe and Roero, which is a World Heritage Site among hills and vineyards and spectacular landscapes. You can taste the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines and typical dishes of one of the best cuisines in Piedmont.
1st day individual arrival in Alba
The ancient Alba Pompeia founded by the Romans has maintained its medieval appearance, a tower city with narrow and twisted alleys and noble palaces, to be seen day and night.
2nd day Alba - Bra - Alba approx. 60 Km
From Alba we cycle along a hilly route that passes through Santa Vittoria with its high medieval crenellated tower, a town founded by the Romans after the victory over the Visigoths; we continue until we enter Bra, the capital of Roero: the city is famous for having given birth to Slowfood, the now world organization committed to restoring value to food, respecting those who produce it, in harmony with the environment and ecosystems. We continue facing a short but steep climb that leads to Cherasco, a quiet town with a Roman plan where the famous armistice took place in 1796 between France and the Kingdom of Sardinia. We then pass through La Morra, where we admire a splendid landscape and descend to Barolo, the capital of the excellent wine of the same name, appreciated all over the world; we then descend again until we return to Alba
3rd day Alba - Govone - San Martino Alfieri - Alba 45 Km
Flat route to the north-east along the Tanaro, then we face a challenging but not long climb towards San Martino Alfieri where we find a 1700s castle, precisely that of the Marquises Alfieri, then we continue towards Govone, famous for its Royal castle, former Savoy residence and for the high production of excellent Barbera wine. The view of the Langhe vineyards is exceptional. We return on a flat route and through small villages we return to our Alba.
Travel type Self guided
Departures minimum 2 people; every day from March 4th to October 15th
Duration 3 days/2 nights
Difficulty level medium, with slight climbs; quiet roads and cycle paths
Total km 105
Bike type city bike or touring bike
Information meeting/briefing in the first hotel no
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Price 2025 per person in double room
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Tour price per person € 195.--
The price includes
Overnight stays in a **** hotel
Breakfast
Information material, maps and description of the itinerary and/or GPX track
Medical/luggage insurance 24 hours a day
Emergency telephone support
Registration fee
The price does not include
Travel to reach the meeting and return locations
Lunches and dinners
Drinks at meals
Visits and entrances
Tips
Personal extras in general
Anything not specified under "the fee includes"
| Single room |
€ 115.-- |
| Bike rental |
€ 80.-- |
| E-bike rental |
€ 120.-- |
| High season (July, September and October) |
€ 25.-- |
On request
Tour cancellation insurance: 5% of the trip cost
Additional nights
To book, fill out and send the registration form; pay 25% of the participation fee; pay the balance approximately one month before departure.
