Italy's Piedmont Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Italy's Piedmont Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Apr-Oct

From $5,499 - $5,949 /person

A Slow Food & Wine Lover's Paradise in Piemonte

Between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The benchmark for Italian wines. And land of the Slow Food Movement. You're in Piedmont, a place of richness. Every meal, a delight. Every stay, decadent. Perhaps you never considered Piedmont with all that Italy has to offer. But when you're this close to the Alps, your experience can't get much higher.

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Highlights

  • Delight in a culinary landscape renowned for its abundant delicacies and an ancient tradition of wine cultivation
  • Cycle through Piedmont's idyllic UNESCO landscape—tranquil hamlets, impressive castles and tidy vineyards
  • Savor some of the best red wines in the world: Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Roero, to name a few
  • Experience the historic charm of Relais San Maurizio, a former monastery and Leading Hotels of the World property
Italy Piedmont Bike Tour map

Italy

Start/End Turin

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Set out on a scenic ride through the low hills surrounded by ancient castles and historic towns of the Roero wine region, a World Heritage landscape • A mesmerizing blend of sand and soil, this unique area produces high-quality Nebbiolo grapes and unique wines like Roero Riserva DOCG • Visit a third-generation, family-run organic winery • Gaze out over a dreamy landscape as you sip an aperitivo at our beautiful hotel Our first dinner offers an introduction to refined Piedmontese cuisine.

Accommodations

Night 1

Villa Pattono Relais
Costigliole d’Asti
Premiere Hotel

Perched on a hilltop, surrounded by vineyards and centuries-old trees, this renovated villa has charm throughout with its decorative design and original frescoes. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Bike across Monferrato, the birthplace of Barbera, and of what's considered by many to be the best Barbera in the world: the Nizza Superior DOCG • Spend time enjoying the grounds of our superb hotel, a former 12th-century monastery • Ride through gentle hills and tidy rows of grapevines to reach the famous viticulture center of Barbaresco • Give in to temptation and sip two exquisite wines: Barolo and Barbaresco • Explore the postcard-perfect town of Neive • Visit the underground wine cathedrals at the historic Coppo Winery, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Linger over a gourmet dinner that celebrates the local gastronomic tradition.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Relais San Maurizio
Santo Stefano Belbo
Premiere Hotel

This former Franciscan monastery—and Leading Hotels of the World property—is now a luxurious hotel celebrated for its serene hilltop setting. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, another remarkable World Heritage landscape • Bike to Monforte d'Alba, an impossibly picturesque hamlet, and take time to wander the town’s cobblestone streets • Ride through pretty Barolo, crowned by a 10th-century castle • Check out 1,000-year-old towns and enjoy splendid vistas of the Langhe • Cycle a series of ascents and descents beside the highest quality Nebbiolo vineyards in the world • Experience a farm-to-table lunch and savor a special aged Barolo • Extend your visit in the magnificent gateway city of Turin.

Accommodations
Villa Ribezza

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Villa Ribezza
Monforte d'Alba
Premiere Hotel

This fashionable Liberty villa in the Langhe hills is surrounded by vineyards, medieval castles and hilltop villages. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $5,499 /person

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Villa Pattono Relais
Costigliole d’Asti

Premiere Hotel

Perched on a hilltop, surrounded by vineyards and centuries-old trees, this renovated villa has charm throughout with its decorative design and original frescoes. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Relais San Maurizio
Santo Stefano Belbo

Premiere Hotel

This former Franciscan monastery—and Leading Hotels of the World property—is now a luxurious hotel celebrated for its serene hilltop setting. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Villa Ribezza
Monforte d'Alba

Premiere Hotel

This fashionable Liberty villa in the Langhe hills is surrounded by vineyards, medieval castles and hilltop villages. (pool)

From $5,499 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $5,499 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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