Touring Bike (EB)
£91 for 7 days
Welcome to Piedmont - Italy’s refined and richly flavoured northwest. Known for world-famous wines like Barolo and Barbaresco, white truffles, artisan chocolate and Slow Food philosophy, this region is a paradise for those who love life on two wheels and a plate full of the good stuff.
This circular cycling tour begins in elegant Torino, Italy’s first capital and still one of its most cultured cities, often called Little Paris for its wide boulevards and café culture. From there, you’ll wind your way through vineyards, medieval villages and orchards, visiting Barolo, Alba and Asti along the way—names that are as celebrated on wine labels as they are beautiful in real life. Architectural gems, castle-topped hills and the relaxed rhythm of rural Italy complete this immersive experience.
Highlights
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.
After breakfast, depart for home or choose to extend your stay in stylish Torino or beyond.
We recommend flying to Torino or Milan and returning from Torino or Milan.
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Piedmont, Italy
Getting to Piedmont (Turin or Milan)
By plane to Turin: Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) is served by direct flights from UK airports, including Ryanair from London Stansted and easyJet from London Gatwick. The flight takes around 2 hours. The Sadem bus connects the airport to Turin Porta Nuova station in around 45 minutes.
By plane to Milan: Milan has two main airports: Malpensa (MXP, around 1 hour from central Milan and around 1.5 hours from the Piedmont wine country) and Linate (LIN, city airport, 30 minutes from centre). Both are well served from UK airports. Malpensa has the widest choice of UK connections, with British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2.
By train: Turin Porta Nuova is a major rail hub, with high-speed connections to Milan (around 45 minutes) and direct links towards the Langhe and Monferrato wine country. Milan is around 2 hours from Paris by TGV, making a Eurostar combination a practical option for rail enthusiasts.
By car: The Langhe and Monferrato wine country is around 1.5 hours from both Turin and Milan. Having a car is genuinely useful in Piedmont — many of the best wine villages and truffle producers are down narrow country roads not well served by public transport.
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
