Day 1 – Arrival

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

Time at leisure.

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

Welcome aperitif and briefing with our staff.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 2 – The Alfieri Hills and Roero landscapes

Breakfast. Check-out.

◊ Luggage drop-off in reception to be transferred to your next hotel.

Departure for cycling stage 1 from Alba to Canale:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 55 Km | 1367 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 30 Km | 816 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ The Alfieri Hills are named for Italian poet Vittoria Alfieri. The “founder of Italian tragedy” took his inspiration from this place where 3 unique landscapes converge. Views of the Alps frame a tapestry of rolling vineyards and orchards, historic castles, and the legendary limestone Roche that gives Roero wine its unique character.

Arrival in Canale and check-in at your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 3 – The Roero Rocks, Pollenzo and Slow Food

Breakfast. Check-out.

◊ Luggage drop-off in reception to be transferred to your next hotel.

Departure for cycling stage 2 from Canale to Verduno:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 45 Km | 1164 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 39 Km | 1031 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ There is no better way to arrive at the home of Slow Food than via the gentle pace of cycling. You will understand why this area became the birthplace of a movement that reminds the world of the pleasures to be found by reconnecting with the land, as you will during this special trip.

Arrival in Verduno and check-in at your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 4 – The Barolo Hills

Breakfast. Check-out.

◊ Luggage drop-off in reception to be transferred to your next hotel.

Departure for cycling stage 3 from Verduno to Monforte:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 48 Km | 1374 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 37 Km | 1110 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ The Barolo Hills are the birthplace of the King of Wines. At every turn the views will take your breath away. Cycle past people working this land with attention to both quality and beauty. Ancient castles blend with modern architecture and the Barolo wine is exceptional.

Arrival in Monforte and check-in at your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 5 – 100% Alta Langa

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 4 from Monforte to Monforte:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 48 Km | 1381 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 37 Km | 1020 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ Panoramic views, medieval villages and meandering vineyard trails offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the Langhe.

Back to the hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 6 – Suspended between Alta and Bassa Langa

Breakfast. Check-out.

◊ Luggage drop-off in reception to be transferred to your next hotel.

Departure for cycling stage 5 from Monforte to Mango:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 44 Km | 1386 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 31 Km | 917 m;

◊ Itinerary uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ Another day spent surveying this noble realm from its many vantage points. At every turn the outlook changes and you begin to understand the true gifts of this hidden kingdom. 

Arrival in Mango and check-in at your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 7 – Through the Moscato and Barbaresco Hills… down to Alba!

Breakfast. Check-out.

◊ Luggage drop-off in reception to be transferred to your next hotel.

Departure for cycling stage 6 from Mango to Alba:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 67 Km | 1890 m

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 37 Km | 950 m

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ One of the oldest grape varieties in Piedmont, Moscato was the invention of farmers seeking a drink to cleanse the mouth after snacks. Now we all benefit from these light bubbles that refresh and delight. Pass by vineyards dedicated to these grapes and into the land of the elegant Queen of Wines, Barbaresco.

Arrival in Alba and check-in at your hotel.

◊ Bikes and accessories collected from your hotel.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight stay.

Day 8 – Departure

Breakfast. Check-out.

Time at leisure.

Departure.