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!
Day 1: Arrival in Turin
Today there will be a bike tour briefing. Any rental bikes will also be distributed and fitted.
Formerly the capital of Italy; Turin is awaiting and will greet you with its many attractions and points of interest!
Day 2: Turin - Cerreto d'Asti (40km)
You will be transferred, by bus or train, up to Superga in the morning. Be sure take in the stunning view from the basilica over Turin and all the way to the Alps. The route you will cycle today, will lead you through colourful vineyards from one village to the next.
Tonight, you stay in an 'agriturismo', a traditional Piemontese country house. The host there will prepare a menu of authentic regional cuisine for you.
Day 3: Cerreto d'Asti - Asti (35km)
The route will be lined with even more vines now. You will cycle past quaint mountain villages and can enjoy stunning views of the Piedmont region.
Your overnight stay is in Asti. This town is bursting at the sems with culture. Not only is it famous for its eponymous sparkling wine, but also for the world famous Palio-contest. A horse race where the boroughs of the city compete against each other for supremacy.
Day 4: Asti - Canelli (35km)
Today you will head into the heart of the Asti wine growing area.
Each of the villages has its own distinct flavour and traditions. We also recommend that you take a cappuccino-break at the medieval piazza in Nizza Monferrato, before proceeding to your accommodation.
In truly anuthentic style you spend the night in an 'agriturismo' with its own vineyard. Here, you can enjoy an array of culinary specialities in the evening.
Day 5: Canelli - Alba (40km)
Today's cycle route will astonish you with the marvellous views. You can take it all in, as you look across the renowned vineyards.
In Neive you walk through one of the most stunning old towns in Italy. In Barbareco you can enjoy one of the most notable wine-growing towns of the Piedmont region.
A very full day will come to a close in the fabulous medieval town of Alba. A town famous for highly coveted white truffle, which grows in exceptionally high quality in this area.
Day 6: Alba - Montafia (45km)
You will start the day today, cycling in the Roero region, an area renowned for its heavy-bodied red wines. Later you will continue on roads that lead you along little streams and through dark green forests all the way to Montafia.
In keeping with your rural surroundings, you will again spend the night in a beautiful 'agriturismo' tonight, with a typical dinner included.
Day 7: Montafia - Turin (50km)
On today’s route you will roll through many a sleepy village and the wonderful grapevines you pass are sure to entice you to yet another small glass of wine.
In Chieri we recommend you take a break and enjoy a delicious piazza in the beautiful, cosy little alleyways. After, you will cycle along the river Po for your final few kilometres. Much too soon will you have returned to the starting point of this holiday - magnificent Turin.
Day 8: Departure
End of tour.
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 based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.
You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. 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)
Men's Bike (Colour may vary)
Electric Bike (Colour may vary)
Rental Bike PLUS
For 2020, there is an additional bike rental option available for a supplement. The PLUS hybrid bike now available on most cycling holidays is sportier with higher quality brakes (Magura HS 11) and better specification gears (Shimano Deore XT). The riding position is designed to have a slightly sportier sitting posture and a high quality Suntour suspension fork gives smooth riding on most surfaces. All accessories are compatible with the new PLUS bike rental option.
Accessories
If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided and please make sure that you bring along with you 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.
Gears
7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).
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 with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.
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.
Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
Piedmont | Sample Hotel List |
Turin | Best Western Plus Executive and Suites |
Capriglio | Cascina Barosca |
Asti | Hotel Aleramo |
Canelli | Agriturismo Le Due Cascine |
Alba | Hotel Calissano |
Montafia | Agriturismo Cascina Vignole |
Turin | Best Western Plus Executive and Suites |
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.
You can now book this cycling holiday online using our secure booking engine. Book online here >>
Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 27.03.-16.04.2021 | 25.09.-09.10.2021 | Saturdays |
Season 2: | 17.04.-21.05.2021 | 04.09.-24.09.2021 | Saturdays |
Season 3: | 22.05.- 03.09.2021 | Saturdays |
Season | Prices per person including bike hire |
Season 1: | £820 |
Season 2: | £880 |
Season 3: | £945 |
Rental Bike: | £80 |
E-Bike Upgrade: | £180 |
Rental Bike PLUS: | £125 |
Single Supplement Upgrade: | £300 |
Category Type | Accommodation Overview |
Category A: | 3* / 4* Hotels |
Location | Price DBL/BB | Single Room Supplement SGL/BB |
Turin: | £80 | £135 |
Date From | Date To |
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27 March 2021 | 09 October 2021 |