A guided tour of Barbaresco and its rolling hills (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014) led by a local cycling guide, along an easy route suitable for families and groups looking to explore the Langhe region from an ecological and sporting perspective.
- The Seven Brothers Cliffs: A spectacular natural gorge with a magical legend inside!
- Treiso: The ultimate postcard, a beautiful hilltop village surrounded by vineyards-what could be more beautiful?
- Neive: One of the most beautiful villages in Italy, here we will stop for lunch in the beautiful medieval setting of this Langhe village.
- Barbaresco: The Queen of wines! We will take a short walk through the old town with its tower and can enjoy a glass of the wine of the same name on the most beautiful terrace in town!
- Alba: The "capital" of the Langhe, we will walk through its historic center in search of a nice ice cream to end our adventure in the best possible way!
| 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) - Barbaresco Tower Visit (optional, reservation not required) - Glass of Barbaresco Tasting (optional, reservation not required) - Insurance RC (3€ per person, subscription available on site) |
| 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 or mountain). - 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 about 40 kilometers long with an elevation gain of 570 meters, so it is suitable for moderately trained cyclists. We will discover the main natural resources of this magnificent land and admire castles and medieval villages in a setting that will take us back in time. The route, completely on asphalt, is of an easy and safe level for everyone. In case of difficulties on the steep sections, the guide will show you how to deal with them safely, or change the route to make it easier and more fun for everyone.
-Tour Schedule:
-9:30 a.m. Meet and Briefing on e-bike use and route description;
-10 a.m. Tour departure, route will be on medium-low gradient ups and downs and completely on paved roads;
-11 a.m. Stop at the Seven Brothers Rocks and above the village of Treiso, where we will be able to admire the beauty of the Langhe from spectacular vantage points;
-12:00 pm Stop for lunch in in Neive, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy. Local dishes or simple but tasty sandwiches will be available at a wine bar,with the option of lunch inside or in an outdoor dehor.Lunch can also be enjoyed as a Pic-Nic near the "Giant Bench" in Neive.
-1 p.m. Re-departure from Neive and toward the village of Barbaresco;
-2 pm Stop in the village of Barbaresco, the tour's princely town; possibility to visit the village's medieval tower (the largest in Piedmont) with tasting of a glass of wine on the panoramic terrace or at the regional wine shop located inside the village's ancient church;
-3 p.m. Re-departure passing through additional vineyards and hazelnut groves;
-4:00 p.m. Arrival in Alba and passage to the ice cream shop;
-5:00/5:30 p.m. Arrival at the rental shop and final greetings.
