Italy's Piedmont Bike Tour
A Food & Wine Lover’s Paradise
Set between the Alps and the Mediterranean, Piedmont is a region of rare richness—home to benchmark Italian wines, celebrated farm-to-table cuisine, and stays that feel every bit as special as the meals.
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Cycle through Piedmont’s idyllic UNESCO landscape, home to tranquil villages, elegant castles and tidy vineyards
- Immerse yourself in a culinary landscape famous for its foods and ancient wine cultivation traditions
- Sample some of the best red wines in the world, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Roero
- With the soaring Alps as your backdrop, pass colorful farmhouses and poppy fields as you pedal the undulating Langhe Hills
- Experience the historic charm of Relais San Maurizio, a former monastery and Leading Hotels of the World property
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Turin Airport & Travel Details
- Pass ancient castles and pedal through historic towns on a scenic ride through the low hills of the Roero wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape
- With its rich mix of sand and soil, this area produces high-quality Nebbiolo grapes and unique wines like Roero Riserva DOCG
- Visit a third-generation, family-run organic winery
- Take in the landscape as you sip an aperitivo at our beautiful hotel
- Our first dinner offers an introduction to refined Piedmontese cuisine.
Night 1
Luxury Hotel
Perched on a hilltop amid vineyards and mature trees, this intimate renovated villa offers a small-scale, boutique atmosphere. Original frescoes and thoughtful decorative details reflect its historic character. The overall feel is private, relaxed and rooted in the surrounding countryside. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Bike across Monferrato, birthplace of the Barbera grape variety and home of the revered Nizza Superiore DOCG red wine
- Spend time strolling the grounds of our superb hotel, a former 12th-century monastery
- Ride across hills and past tidy rows of grapevines to reach the famous viticulture center of Barbaresco
- Pause to sample two exquisite local wines: Barolo and Barbaresco
- Explore the postcard-perfect town of Neive
- Visit underground wine cathedrals at a historic winery in Canelli
- Linger over a dinner celebrating local gastronomic tradition.
Nights 2-3
Luxury Hotel
Set in a restored former Franciscan monastery in the Langhe hills, Relais San Maurizio combines historic architecture with a calm, secluded setting. Original structural elements are paired with understated interiors, while a full spa and outdoor pool offer an elegant space to unwind. This Leading Hotels of the World property is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Take in outstanding views of the Alps as you climb the Langhe Hills, a World Heritage landscape
- Explore Monforte d’Alba, wandering the cobblestone streets of this hilltop hamlet
- Pass through Barolo, namesake of the famed wine and home to a striking 10th-century castle
- Wander 1,000-year-old towns and take in sweeping vistas of the Langhe
- Bike a series of ascents and descents through landscapes lined with the world’s finest Nebbiolo vineyard
- A farm-to-table lunch awaits, accompanied by a special aged Barolo
- Extend your visit in the magnificent gateway city of Turin.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
La Ribezza Boutique Hotel is a beautifully restored Art Nouveau villa in the Langhe hills above Monforte d'Alba, offering 18 elegant rooms, a panoramic pool with sweeping views to the Alps, a scenic terrace and a unique garden sauna set within a former orangery. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Turin Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
