Piedmont Biking
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.
- A sophisticated culinary landscape famous for its hazelnuts, cheeses, truffles and wines
- Spin your wheels to the historic wine towns of Barolo
- Rich homemade pasta - even more satisfying when created with your own hands
- Experience the historic charm and five-star luxury of Relais San Maurizio
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1 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 Toma del lait brusc, Murianengo and other local cheeses melt in your mouth at a special tasting.
Days 2-3 Spin through the five towns of Barolo, each crowned by a lovely castle Explore 1000-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 Enjoy a private tasting of Alba's grand vintages amid a sea of vines 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 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 Spin along the Tanaro River on a tranquil undulating bike route Inviting enoteche (wine cellars) abound in the famous viticulture towns of Barbaresco and Neive - why not pull over for a sip?
- Premiere Inns: These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.
- Casual Inns: These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the area with such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.
- Deluxe Family Camping: We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.
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Piedmont Biking
Premiere Inns*
Il Boscareto Resort
Serralunga d'Alba (2 nights) A fashionable hide-away in the Langhe hills, surrounded by vineyards, winding hills, medieval castles and hilltop villages. (indoor pool, spa)
* Casual Inn
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)
Piedmont Biking
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 | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Levels 2 to 3
2 Route Options Available
- 23, 40 miles
- 550 - 1700 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- 30, 47, 51 miles
- 900 - 1800 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 2 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- 24, 29, 32 miles
- 1700 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
- 27, 33, 63 miles
- 350 - 5200 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- 16, 31, 45 miles
- 700 - 2400 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- 10 miles
- 200 feet elevation gain