Grade

Moderate

When

March-Nov

Accommodation

Top class

Price

From €755

Bike hire

Hybrid bike (Included)

Start - Finish

Moncalvo - Canelli

Bike hire

E Bike / road bike (on request)

From: 755

Description

Barolo Piedmont Cycling Trip

Self-guided Barolo Piedmont Cycling Trip.
From March 1 until November 30

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Self-guided Barolo Piedmont Cycling Trip

Challenge yourself to a week riding through the timeless hills and iconic landscapes of Basso and Alto Monferrato.
From perched villages surrounding ancient castles to the evocative Basso Monferrato rice paddies that stretch into the distance, you will pass through the noble vineyards of Ruche, Grignolino, and Moscato, the serene hillsides of Alto Monferrato, and through pastureland on the wild slopes of Roccaverano.
A memorable journey by bike through a region still unexplored: scenery beyond words, authentic hospitality, great wines, delicious dishes, and excellent typical local produce.

Immerse the Barolo region in Piedmont on your bike and sign up!

  • Embrace the boundless horizons and rolling hills or a unique territory
  • Be amazed by the remarkable stretches of fertile rice paddies
  • Enjoy the noble and ancient wines from a centuries-old tradition
  • Taste the authentic recipes of this tradition in the best osterie del Monferrato

More info:

  • Cycling days: 6
  • Level of difficulty and tour type: Moderate – 85% asphalt, 15% unpaved
  • Possibility to choose your favorite itinerary each day (full or short)
  • Length: full itinerary = 371 km | short itinerary = 241 km
  • Climb: full itinerary = 11084 m | short itinerary = 7306 m

Stage-by-stage details, full/ short itinerary (subject to minor variations due to selected accommodations):

  1. Distance = 60 km | 40km
    Climbing = 1741 m | 1128 m
  2. Disstance = 67 km | 50 km
    Climbing = 2285 m | 1769 m
  3. Distance = 62 km | 50 km
    Climbing = 1635 m | 1311 m
  4. Distance = 53 km | N/A
    Climbing = 1226 m | N/A
  5. Distance = 68 km | 47 km
    Climbing = 1913 m | 1236 m
  6. Distance = 61 km | 50 km
    Climbing = 2284 m | 1862 m

 

Day 1
Arrival / Check in

From 15:00 | Arrival in Moncalvo and check in at your hotel.

Time at leisure.

18:00 | Bikes and accessories delivered directly to your hotel (TREK DS 8.2 or similar, repair kit, helmet, bags, lock, Garmin GPS, and a general map of the territory).

Welcome aperitif and briefing with the staff.

20:00 | Dinner at a selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on the spot).

Day 2
The Great Horizons of Monferrato

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 1 Moncalvo - Cocconato - Moncalvo:

  • Distance and climbing full itinerary: 60 km | 1741 m;
  • Distance and climbing short itinerary: 44 km | 1128 m
  • Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS
  • One of Italy's most important wine districts, this land still remains one of its best-kept secrets. Experience a true sense of discovery as you ride the ridgeline between elegant villages and through hushed vineyards. Your eyes will pass over layers of rolling hills to the distant Alps, finding the same inspiration as generations of artists, poets, and dreamers.
Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at a selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on the spot).

Day 3
The Castle of Gabiano, the 'Checkered Ponds' and the Reserve of Crea

Breakfast. 

Departure for cycling stage 2 from Moncalvo - Gabiano - Moncalvo:

  • Distance and climbing full itinerary: 67 km | 2285 m;
  • Distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 km | 1769 m
  • Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.
  • One of the finest examples of noble Piedmont architecture, the Gabiano Castle's dominant position reveals magnificent views in all directions. The complexity of this corner of Italy becomes clear as you survey hills laden with vines and plains cultivated with rice along the river Po. Finally, ascend through wooded hills to find the Sacro Monte di Crea, a sanctuary of great historical importance.

Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at a selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on the spot).

Day 4
The Ruche and Grignolino Hills

Breakfast. 

Departure for cycling stage 3 Moncalvo - Vignale M to - Moncalvo

  • Distance and climbing full itinerary: 62 km | 1635 m;
  • Distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 km | 1311 m
  • Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS
  • Two particular wine varieties are grown through these local hills and are rarely found outside this area. It's one more story that reveals the depth of Monferrato.
Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at a selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on the spot).

Day 5
Canelli and the Moscato Vineyards

Breakfast. Check-out.

  • Luggage drop-off in reception to be transferred to your next hotel.
Departure for cycling stage 4 from Moncalvo to Canelli:
  • Distance and climbing itinerary: 53 km | 1226 m;
  • A short itinerary is not available at this stage.
  • Itineraries are uploaded on Garmin GPS.
  • The sparkling wines of Asti find their home in Canelli. Here you will find the Underground Cathedrals, historic subterranean cellars excavated in the chalky soil below Canelli during the 18th and 19th centuries. They descend up to 32 meters under the city and meander for over 20 km through the entire Canelli hill. They are called cathedrals because they create mystical, almost spiritual, environments and are true masterpieces of engineering and enological architecture. In these exposed brick cells are varying size and space, thousands of bottles of fine are left to ferment at a constant temperate of 12-14 degrees, taking on the typical aromas and flavors of Canelli's sparkling wine. They have also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Arrive in Canelli and check in at your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at a selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on the spot).

Day 6
The Alto Monferrato and Acqui Hillsides

Breakfast. 

Departure for cycling stage 5 from Canelli - Acqui Terme - Canelli:

  • Distance and climbing full itinerary: 68 km | 1913 m;
  • Distance and climbing short itinerary: 47 km | 1236 m.
  • Itineraries are uploaded on Garmin GPS
  • The southern side of Monferrato reaches towards the Ligurian costs and climbs into the mountains that separate the regions. Discover evidence of Roman hot springs in Acqui Terme and experience the different characteristics of the Acqui hills.

Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at a selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on the spot).

Day 7
The Alta Langa and Roccoverano Pstures

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage  Canelli - Roccaverano - Canelli:

  • Distance and climbing full itinerary: 61 km | 2284 m;
  • Distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 km | 1862 m.
  • Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.
  • Roccaverano is the highest town in the highest part of the Langhe. The surrounding pastures reveal gastronomic treasures including local cheeses, salamis, and hazelnuts. Connect with the farmers and producers to discover natural methods preserved for generations.
Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at a selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on the spot).

Day 8
Departure

Breakfast. Check-out.

Time at leisure.

Departure.

Airport

  • Milan has three important airports; the most important airport is Milan Malpensa, from here many flights leave /arrive worldwide. There are many regular flights to/ from Europe
  • The second airport is Milan Linate which has a lot of domestic and European flights to all important cities in Europe. There is a shuttle bus connecting Malpensa with Linate Airport. The ride between the two airports takes more than an hour.
  • The third airport is Bergamo Airport (officially Orio al Serio International Airport) which is northeast of Milan, close to the city of Bergamo. This airport is especially used by budget companies like Ryanair.

Busses

  • From Milan Malpensa Airport to Milan Central station are Malpensa Shuttle busses departing: every 30 to 60 minutes Length: 1 hour.
  • From Milan Linate International Airport to Milan Central station busses depart every 30 minutes Length: 20 minutes.

Train

  • The train ride from Milan to Tirano takes roughly two hours. The ride is very scenic …you will certainly enjoy it!



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  • All prices are based on double rooms
  • All-day departures are possible
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Explorer category
  • Price per person based on 2-5 pax €860
  • Price per person based on 6-10 Pax €755
  • Group larger than 10 pax (on request)
Charme category
  • Price per person based on 2-5 pax from €1025
  • Price per person based on 6-10 pax from €920
  • Group larger than 10 pax (on request)

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INCLUDED

Accommodation
  • 7 nights in a double room (4 nights in Moncalvo and 3 nights in Canelli)
  • Breakfast and local city taxes for 7 nights
Services
  • Dinner reservation at selected restaurants for 6 nights (à la carte with payment on the spot)
  • Front-suspended hybrid bike rental TREK DS 8.2 or similar, repair kit, helmet, bags, and lock
  • Garmin GPS rental with uploaded cycling itineraries and map of the territory
  • Bike delivery and drop-off directly at your hotel
  • Welcome aperitif and briefing with our staff
  • Luggage transport to the next hotel on day 5
  • Voucher-free service, all taxes, operating costs, contact person available in case of emergency 24/7

NOT INCLUDED

  • Extras in general and anything not expressly specified under “Included”

ON REQUEST

  • Accommodation in a double room single-use cat. Explorer: +280 € pp (7 nights)
  • Accommodation in a double room single-use cat. Charme: +350 € pp (7 nights)
  • Extra nights before, during, or after the tour
  • Dinners with a set tasting menu or 3 courses à la carte, drinks excluded cat. Explorer: +240 € pp (6 dinners)
  • Dinners with a set tasting menu or 3 courses à la carte, drinks excluded cat. Charme: +300 € pp (6 dinners)
  • Road bike rental BIANCHI INTREPIDA carbon frame or similar: +70 € pp (7 days)
  • Front-suspended hybrid E-BIKE rental TREK DS 8.2+ or similar: +105 € pp (7 days)
  • Biking guide service
  • Private transfers to Moncalvo/from Canelli on arrival and departure day
  • Optional activities, custom services, and/or itinerary

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