Piedmont Biking
- A sophisticated culinary landscape famous for hazelnuts, cheeses, truffles and wine
- Spin through the viticulture towns of Barolo
- Rich homemade pasta - even more satisfying when created with your own two hands
- Experience the historic charm and five-star luxury of Relais San Maurizio
A Food & Wine Lover's Paradise
Humbled in the shadows of the Alps. Eased by the slow pace of the Po River. Intrigued by the French influence. Grounded in its regal past. You're in Piedmont. It's a place of richness. The wines. The flavors. The truffles. The backdrops. Every turn a new view. Every meal a delight. Every stay, decadent. You may have never thought to come to Piedmont with all that Italy has to show you. But when you're this close to the Alps, your experience can't get much higher.
Day 1 Experience the gourmet paradise of the Langhe, known for its cheeses, hazelnuts, truffles and wines 
Pedal through Nebbiolo vineyards, where the world-famous Barbera, Barolo and Barbaresco wines get their start.
Days 2-3 Spin through the towns of Barolo, each crowned by a lovely castle Explore 1,000-year-old La Morra, with splendid vistas of the Langhe landscape Got a nose for truffles? Find out when an expert and his canine assistant join us to sniff out the delicacy Sip wines from an extensive wine bank and linger over dinner in Bra, home of the Slow Food movement.
Day 4 Dive into eggs, flour and centuries-old traditions during a pasta-making class Bike amid gently tapered hills and endless stretches of grape vines to reach the famous viticulture towns of Barbaresco and Neive, which abound with inviting enoteche (wine taverns) - why not pull over for a pour? Our friends at Ca' d'Gal agriturismo (country retreat and working farm) share their delicious acclaimed moscato.
Days 5-6 Superb Michelin-starred Piedmontese cuisine at Relais San Maurizio Ride to San Martino Alfieri's privately owned 17th-century castle for a wine tasting and cantina tour Pedal along the Tanaro River on a tranquil undulating route serving up more classic Piedmont scenery - rolling hills, apple orchards, cornfields and, of course, vineyards.
Guests Reviews About This Trip
This was a fantastic trip. The region was breathtaking and I could tell that tremendous care and planning went into making it all that it could be. Steve and Molly had such passion and excitement about the trip and that made our experience so much richer.- Montclair, NJ
The trip was perfect in every way. The hotels were great and got better as we went along. I loved the restaurants. The trip had a perfect balance of biking, eating and cultural experiences. Everyday we did a fun cultural outing like grappa tasting, wine tasting, looking at a remote Sol Lewitt chapel, wine tasting, special picnics with Italian countesses and more. Each experience made me feel like I was an insider and not just an ordinary tourist. I loved these extra experiences and they made the biking day feel very special. I learned a lot about the region from the Backroads leaders.- Berkeley, CA
Piedmont is really an unbelievable region to explore-from the famous vineyards to the beautiful, medieval hill towns replete with castles and palazzos. And quite honestly, going by bike is the best way to experience the area.- Lancaster, NY
Premiere Inns
Il Boscareto Resort & Spa
Serralunga d'Alba (2 nights) A fashionable hideaway in the Langhe hills, surrounded by vineyards and winding hills, medieval castles and hilltop villages. (pool, spa)
Albergo dell'Agenzia
Pollenzo (1 night) The beautifully restored neo-Gothic country estate of King Carlo Alberto of Savoy. (pool)
Relais San Maurizio
Santo Stefano Belbo (2 nights) This former Franciscan monastery is now a luxurious hotel celebrated for its serene hilltop setting and Michelin-starred cuisine. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
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This Trip Is Rated Level 2-4
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of
interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one
day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat
from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each
day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Road Bike Average | Mountain Bike Average* | Walk & Hike Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 10-15 miles | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 16-20 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 21-25 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 26-30 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 31+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
*Mountain bikes are used in locations where the best riding is on a combination of dirt and paved roads. View trip locations
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- 16 miles
- 1700 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- 17, 26, 32 miles
- 2100 - 4200 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- 20, 38, 54 miles
- 1300 - 2650 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 5 5 Route Options Available
- 19, 30, 40, 53, 63 miles
- 1300 - 3900 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 4 4 Route Options Available
- 16, 24, 31, 43 miles
- 1000 - 2700 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- 10 miles
- 200 feet elevation gain
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