Piedmont Gourmet Loop: Italy’s Garden of Eden

Arrive in one of Italy’s most elegant cities. Explore the Baroque architecture, grand piazzas, and charming cafés before your evening welcome briefing and bike fitting.

Ride out of Torino along quiet bike paths by the River Po. Stop to visit the magnificent Stupinigi Palace, once a royal hunting lodge. Continue through parkland and rural landscapes to reach Pinerolo, a town known for its historic cavalry academy.

Cycle past orchards and vineyards to the striking Rocca di Cavour—a solitary hill rising from the plain. Then it’s on to medieval Saluzzo, a beautifully preserved town of cobbled lanes and noble palazzi.

Visit the castles of Manta and Costigliole before reaching Bene Vagienna, a Roman-era town with archaeological ruins. From here, ride to Cherasco and onward to Bra, birthplace of the global Slow Food movement and a haven for gourmands.

Enjoy a cultural stop in Pollenzo, home to the University of Gastronomic Sciences. Climb through the famed vineyards of Barolo (a tasting is a must!) before descending to Alba, known for its prized white truffles and medieval towers.

Cycle through the lesser-known but equally beautiful Roero hills. Along the way, visit the castles of Guarene and Cisterna, with an optional museum stop. End the day in Asti, home to the famous Palio horse race and sweet sparkling wines.

Ride through quiet countryside and small riverside towns to Chieri, a charming wine town where a final glass is well deserved. From here, take a short train ride back to Torino for your last night.

Includes train ride.