Italy's Piedmont Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

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Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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

Families with 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+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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

Families with 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: Jun-Oct2026: Apr-Oct

A Food & Wine Lover's Paradise in Piemonte

Between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The benchmark for Italian wines. And celebrated farm-to-table cuisine. 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
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Itinerary

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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.
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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 a historic winery in Canelli • 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.
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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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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.

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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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Piedmonte is wonderful!

Submitted June 2025

By Deborah

From Dallas, TX

This is my 4th Backroads trip in Europe and I would say it was the best one yet. First of all, the region was beautiful topography and it felt like it was all ours. The entire trip we saw only one other biking group so it felt uncommercialized. We experienced a deep dive into Piemonte cuisine and wine. No corners were cut in giving us a great experience in tasting and sipping. It was really great! Our guides were extraordinarily charming and attentive—kudus to them!!! Our routes really were on backroads; we were only on a fairly busy road only once. I'd do this trip again and hope to have Pietro and Luca as guides!

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Excellent private bike trip

Submitted May 2025

By Ybles

From Piedmonte, Italy

The Piedmont bike trip was exceptional! The terrain, the accommodations, the bikes and the always surpassingly superb backroads guides were over the top. We had guests in our group that were new to backroads and they were effusive with their complements and excitement every day. Not one missed step! Each venue, visit, route, meal, were terrific. Certainly one of the trips with consistently lovely views. Our crew biked almost every mile, even on the misty days. Except for a few guests, we will all be back, and bringing more friends!

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Piedmont is the new Tuscany!!

Submitted May 2025

By Susan

From NYC

Piedmont is INCREDIBLE! Beauty beyond words, and trip leaders that make it even better! Just imagine biking through stunning small towns with the Alps as a backdrop! You couldn't ask for a better trip!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Our trip far exceeded our expectations!

Submitted October 2024

By WG

From Marina Del Rey, CA

This was my first trip with Backroads so I didn't know what to expect. The staff was incredible (fun, personable, thoughtful) and went above and beyond to make sure that we had a good time, that we had enough snacks, and that we were safe. The food was amazing everywhere. We were on e-bikes, but you could keep in eco mode or turbo, depending on how easy or hard you wanted the biking to be. It was a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend Backroads for your adventures.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Amazing Italy Trip

Submitted September 2024

By shelley

From Punta Gorda, FL

First time on a Backroads trip, and I was blown away from the first day to the last day with the biking routes, food, wine, and our 2 incredible, excited leaders. The leaders gave a review of the day and what to expect with a lot of history and information about the area we were cycling thru during that stage. The leaders were engaging with the group throughout the entire day, weather it was on the bike, meals, or wine tasting event.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Piedmont Biking experience

Submitted September 2024

By Samir Vakil

From Florida

Amazing 6 day trip through the vineyards and hazelnut trees of Northern Italy. Luca and Maria were amazing hosts. Fantastic premier hotels. Everything was thought of in advance. Just had to show up and enjoy the experience. Fantastic wine tasting and education from local vineyards.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Beautiful Piedmont - A trip full of marvellous memories!

Submitted July 2024

By POD

From Melbourne

The Piedmont bike tour is a must for those that enjoy cycling, fabulous scenery, excellent food and wine, visiting beautiful vineyards, and enjoy the company of interesting people.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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An Unforgettable Backroads Biking Adventure in Piedmont, Ita

Submitted July 2024

By Bea

From Basel, Switzerland

Having just returned from my third biking trip, I can confidently say that this recent backroads biking adventure in Piedmont, Italy, was the best biking experience to date. The trip leaders were outstanding in every aspect – their deep knowledge of the region, responsiveness, and authentic approach made this journey truly special. They effortlessly accommodated all our group's requests with grace and ensured every need was met. What set this trip apart was the genuine backroads experience. We enjoyed true backroads biking, with no need for shuttling, allowing us to immerse ourselves fully in the stunning landscapes of Piedmont. The hotel choices were excellent, providing comfort and a touch of local charm after each day's ride. Additionally, the variety of riding options catered perfectly to our diverse group, ensuring everyone had an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Another highlight was the deep exposure to Piedmontese cuisine and specialties. Each meal was a delightful experience, featuring local delicacies that showcased the rich culinary heritage of the region. We also had the pleasure of tasting some of the finest wines Piedmont has to offer, including barolo and barbaresco. It's the most wine we've ever experienced (and was included) on a Backroads trip! These culinary and wine experiences added a rich and flavorful dimension to our biking adventure. Overall, this backroads biking trip exceeded all expectations. The combination of exceptional leadership, well-chosen routes, and thoughtful accommodations made for an unforgettable journey through one of Italy's most picturesque regions. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a top-notch biking adventure!

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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An outstanding trip in every way

Submitted May 2024

By dawna

From Park City, UTah

We had a truly amazing trip with Pietro and Frederica. They are so much fun and have terrific knowledge of the area..as well as personal ties. We learned so much about the wines in the area (and tasted quite a few!) There are many great ones! So much good food and people to meet. There are many hills to climb but all are doable and THE VIEWS!!!!! One of the prettiest places we have been to. Everything was beyond expectation.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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An Italian winelover's dream trip

Submitted September 2023

By suzanne

From Palo Alto, CA

Imagine waking up every morning to beautiful bike rides through the Piedmont countryside, through hills and valleys lined with vineyards and hazelnut trees, with daily wine tastings and delicious meals. Add a successful truffle hunt led by the cutest, well trained Australian sheep dog--what could be nicer? Thank you Backroads for another wonderful trip (for me number 10)!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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