"The King of wines, the wine of kings"! Come discover the most famous Langhe (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014) accompanied by a professional cycling guide, riding along dirt roads through the Barolo vineyards for an experience that will leave you speechless!
- Barolo: The most famous village in the Langhe! We will visit the historic center with its castle and we'll enter a workshop dedicated to local food and wine.
- La Morra: The most spectacular Belvedere in the Langhe, vineyards as far as the eye can see and castles in a breathtaking setting. Here we will stop for a lunch break!
- Belvedere di Verduno: A majestic green meadow off the most common tourist routes. A great area to stop and catch your breath!
- Roddi: Typical village famous for truffles. We will see together the open museum on truffle dogs and you can find out more about the famous "White of Alba"!
- Grinzane Cavour: the most famous and impressive castle in the area: here we can taste a glass of Barolo
| Included | - Piedmont Region Bicycle Tour Guide - Assistance in case of light injuries - Assistance in case of simple mechanical problems |
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| Not included | - E-bike rental (available at the meeting place for €45 per person, reservation required) - A la carte lunch or picnic (reservation not required) - Tasting of a glass of Barolo wine (optional, reservation not required) |
| Duration | 0 Hour or 8 Hours |
| Bring along | - Clothing appropriate for a bike excursion (sneakers, shorts and t-shirt...) and suitable for the weather of the booking season - 1 Water bottle per participant and 1 backpack highly recommended!!! |
| Participants | Maximum 7 participants |
| Important information | IMPORTANT: - Booking of the experience is subject to confirmation by the organizer (Bicycle Tour Guide). In case of NON-availability, you will be contacted to arrange an alternative date. - In order to participate in the experience, you must own or rent an E-bike Trekking. - For e-bike rentals, please send an email to [email protected] or by calling +39 3333975230 indicating the day of the experience, the number of participants and the height of each person (will be used to determine the size of the bike). - The e-bike reservation request must be made ONLY AFTER the date is confirmed by the organizer. |
Venue
Via Santa Margherita, 2, 12051 Alba, CN, Italia
Offered by
Ferrero Langhe Tours
Further information
The route is approximately 40 kilometers long with an elevation gain of 640 meters, making it suitable for cyclists of average fitness. We'll discover the main natural resources of this magnificent land and admire its castles and medieval villages, in a setting that will transport us back in time. The dirt road route is medium-easy but safe for everyone. If you have difficulty navigating the dirt sections, your guide will show you how to do it safely, or will change the route to asphalt to make it easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
-Tour Schedule:
-9:30 AM Meeting point and briefing on e-bike use and route description;
-10:00 AM Tour departure, route featuring medium-to-low ups and downs on asphalt and dirt roads of intermediate difficulty;
-11:00 AM Arrival in Barolo, tour of the village and stop at the local workshops;
-12:30 PM Lunch break at a bistro in La Morra, the highest village in the area. The menu offers typical local dishes or simple yet tasty sandwiches, in an atmosphere dedicated to cycling and cyclists, with the option of dining indoors or on a charming outdoor terrace. Lunch can also be enjoyed as a picnic, if arranged in advance, with a "bag" from home.
-2:30 PM After the La Morra viewpoint, we'll descend and stop in the village of Roddi, where we'll visit a small open-air museum dedicated to the Alba White Truffle.
-3:30 PM Visit to Grinzane Cavour Castle, the most famous and impressive in the area: here we can taste a glass of Barolo (optional).
-5:00/5:30 PM Arrival at the rental location and farewells.
