Day 1 – Arrival

From 15:00 | Arrival in Moncalvo 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 Great Horizons of Monferrato

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 1 Moncalvo – Cocconato – Moncalvo:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 60 Km | 1741 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 44 Km | 1128 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ One of Italy’s most important wine districts, this land still remains one of its best kept secrets. Experience a true sense of discovery as you ride the ridgeline between elegant villages and through hushed vineyards. Your eye will pass over layers of rolling hills to the distant Alps, finding the same inspiration as generations of artists, poets and dreamers.

Back to your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 3 – The Castle of Gabiano, the ‘Checkered Ponds’ and the Reserve of Crea

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 2 Moncalvo – Gabiano – Moncalvo:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 67 Km | 2285 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 Km | 1769 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ One of the finest examples of noble Piedmont architecture, the Gabiano Castle's dominant position reveals magnificent views in all directions. The complexity of this corner of Italy becomes clear as you survey hills laden with vines and plains cultivated with rice along the river Po. Finally, ascend through wooded hills to find the Sacro Monte di Crea, a sanctuary of great historical importance.

Back to your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 4 – The Ruché and Grignolino Hills

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 3 Moncalvo – Vignale M.to – Moncalvo:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 62 Km | 1635 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 Km | 1311 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ Two particular wine varieties are grown through these local hills and rarely found outside this area. It’s one more story that reveals the depth of Monferrato. 
Back to your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 5 – Canelli and the Moscato Vineyards

Breakfast. Check-out.

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

Departure for cycling stage 4 from Moncalvo to Canelli:

- distance and climbing itinerary: 53 Km | 1226 m;

- short itinerary not available for this stage.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ The sparkling wines of Asti find their home in Canelli. Here you find the Underground Cathedrals, historic subterranean cellars excavated in the chalky soil below Canelli during the 18th and 19th centuries. They descend up to 32 meters under the city and meander for over 20 km through the entire Canelli hill. They are called “cathedrals” because they create mystical, almost spiritual, environments and are true masterpieces of engineering and enological architecture. In these exposed brick cells of varying size and space, thousands of bottles of fine wine are left to ferment at a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees, taking on the typical aromas and flavors of Canelli’s sparkling wine. They have been also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Arrival in Canelli and check-in at your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 6 – The Alto Monferrato and Acqui Hillsides

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 5 Canelli – Acqui Terme – Canelli:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 68 Km | 1913 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 47 Km | 1236 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ The southern side of Monferrato reaches toward the Ligurian coast and climbs into the mountains that separate the regions. Discover evidence of Roman hot springs in Acqui Terme and experience the different character of the Acqui hills.

Back to your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 7 – The Alta Langa and Roccaverano Pastures

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 6 Canelli – Roccaverano – Canelli:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 61 Km | 2284 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 Km | 1862 m.

◊ Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

◊ Roccaverano is the highest town in the highest part of the Langhe. The surrounding pastures reveal gastronomic treasures including local cheeses, salamis and hazelnuts. Connect with the farmers and producers to discover natural methods preserved for generations.

Back to your hotel.

◊ Bikes and accessories collected from your hotel.

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

Overnight stay.

Day 8 – Departure

Breakfast. Check-out.

Time at leisure.

Departure.