Pure indulgence lures gourmets worldwide to this large mountainous region of Italy.
In the Piedmont region many of the temptations. Products of the highest quality are produced and enjoyed, in this incredible region. Fragrant white truffles from Alba, sparkling Asti spumante’ and the exquisite chocolate of Ferrero. You will experience all of these delicacies up close and personal during your cycling tour.
Immerse yourself in busy historic towns but also sense the tranquility of the breathtaking vineyards. Even the accommodations are contrasting on this holiday. In the towns you stay overnight in modern 4 star hotels, and in the villages you are accommodated in comfortable 'agriturismi’, which are renowned for authentic cuisine. In the evenings, you can enjoy the local delicacies. Pure bliss plain and simple!
In the evening, you will have a personal tour briefing and bike distribution. The first capital of Italy is awaiting you with a lot of places of interest!
On bike paths and side roads you cycle along the river Po. You should take your time for the rococo palace of Stupinigi which was designed by the architect Filippo Juvarra. This palace was the residence for the family of Savoyen for many years. Through parks and along rivers you continue to Penerolo, which is famous for its well-known cavalry school.
You cycle on beautiful paths along fruit orchards and vineyards to Cavour with its quaint fortress “Rocca” – a hill in the middle of flat landscape. You will then reach medieval Saluzzo.
Today you will pass the beautiful palaces of Manta and Costigliole. You should visit Benevagienna – a city with Roman roots – and its archaeological excavations. Afterwards you continue to Cherasco and Bra, which is the capital of gourmets. The organisation “Slow Food” was founded here.
In Pollenzo – also a city with Roman roots – the University of “tastefulness” is located. After Barolo you have to manage some hills, but you will be “compensated” with Italians best wine afterwards. You have to taste! Along the river Tanaro you continue to Alba (very famous for truffles).
Today you cycle in the region of Roero. On your way you will see the palaces of Guarene and Cisterna – the museum can be visited. Your overnight stay is in Asti which is a very cultural city. It is famous for its sparkling wine and the rivalry of Palio.
Your tour leads you on secondary paths and along small rivers back to Turin where you first started your tour. On your way, you will see romantic villages. In Chieri, tasty vines tempt you to have another glass of wine before travelling back to Turin by train.
Difficulty:Challenging
At least one cycling holiday a year is pretty much compulsory for you! You are a perfect example of one of our typical guests, who regularly goes out for bike rides at the weekends. Now and again, you like to battle with a long, steep hill or a days cycle ride with an undulating profile. But, in order to have time to enjoy the rest of the ride, the route should then become flatter and more leisurely again afterwards.
You cycle on bike paths and side roads.
The first two stages are predominantly flat.
Afterwards the tour course has a rather hilly routing until Asti. Whereas the last day is again quite flat.
Total distance cycled: 245 km
Starting point of the cycling holiday: Turin
On the stage from Bra to Barolo to Alba there are also a few longer ascents to cycle. In the cities you cycle on roads with heavier traffic.
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
We recommend flying to Turin or Milan region airports to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
By Train:
Train station Porta Susa:
Hotel Boston: taxi takes about 10 minutes and costs about €10. Alternatively, you can catch bus number 10
and get out of the bus at “Einaudi”, then catch the cable car line 16 and exit at the 3rd stop (Corso Re Umberto)
Hotel Executive: taxi takes about 10 minutes and costs about €10. Alternatively, you can catch the metro to the train station Porta Nuova, from there it is a 10 minutes walk to the hotel.
Train station Porta Nuova:
Hotel Boston: the hotel is about 800 m from the train station. Cost for a taxi approx. €6. Or catch cable car
number 4 or bus number 63 (Via Sacchi/corner Corso Vittorio Emanuele II) towards Mirafiori Sud exit at the 3rd stop (Turati), follow Corso Sommeiller at the corner of Corso Turati/corner Corso Sommeiler about 150 m then turn right into Via Massena to the hotel.
Hotel Executive: the hotel is about 700m from the train station. Cost for a taxi approx. €6.; it is a 10 minutes walk
along the Via Nizza to the hotel.
By Plane:
Sandro Pertini Airport in Caselle (Turin): taxi takes about 30 minutes and costs about €35; catch the train from the airport and exit at Dora GTT, then catch the Linea Dora Fly to Via Bertola and exit there, take the cable car number 4 (further see above the arrival by train Porta Nuova); catch the bus line NAVETTA SADEM and exit at the train station Porta Nuova (further see above arrival by train Porta Nuova)
Malpensa Airport in Mailand: catch the bus from the company SADEM towards Turin (departure all 2 or 2,5 h, takes about 2 hours and costs 22 Euro per person, tickets are available at the airport at the “shop airport 200” or “Malpensa bus express”.
By Long-distance coach
For further information on time schedules and booking by the provider Flixbus click here
http://www.eurobike.at/de/reiseinfos/anreise
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
The Piedmont cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.
Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
Not Included
About the Rental Bikes
This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.
You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.
Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)
Rental Bike PLUS
E - Bike (Colour may vary)
Accessories
If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.
All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.
You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.
Gearing information available on request.
Frame Sizing
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.
We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!
Bike Hire Insurance
This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.
Electric Bike Hire
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by calling 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 02.04. – 15.04. | 01.10. – 08.10. | Saturdays |
Season 2: | 16.04. – 13.05. | 10.09. – 30.09. | Saturdays |
Season 3: | 14.05. – 09.09 | Saturdays |
Season | Prices per person including bike hire |
Season 1: | £795 |
Season 2: | £840 |
Season 3: | £895 |
Single Room Supplement: | £335 |
Rental Bike: | £85 |
Electric Bike Upgrade: | £190 |
Rental Bike PLUS: | £135 |
Location | Price DBL/BB | Single Supplement Price SGL/BB |
Turin: | £80 | £130 |
Date From | Date To | Price |
02 April 2022 | 08 October 2022 | £0 |