Tasty Piedmont

The way is flat. From Turin you cycle along the Po river and its small affluents on cycle paths and small roads to the foot of the mountains; you get to the hunting palace of Stupinigi, royal residence of the Savoy family, masterpiece of the architect Filippo Juvarra in rococo style; then park by park, always along the rivers, you get to Pinerolo in a very pleasant way. The guests can taste and visit the food museum in Frossasco. Overnight stay in the delicious Pinerolo, medieval town where in the past there was one of the most famous schools of cavalry in Italy.

The way is flat. Along country roads crossing orchards and vineyards, you get to Cavour with its curious “Rocca”, a morainic hill just in the middle of the flat, at the present time protected area. Overnight in Saluzzo, medieval town and realm of fruits, above all kiwi exported in all world.

Today the way is medium/easy; there are some easy ups after Fossano. On the way you can visite the very pleasant castles of Manta and Costigliole, the ancient roman town of Benevagienna and its archeological area. You arrive in Cherasco (7 century of story and art) or in Bra (the capital of gourmet, hometown of the „Slow Food“ movement).

Day medium/easy; we are in Langhe area. In Pollenzo, the roman Pollentia, there is the University of taste and here we taste a good wine; then you will cycle to Alba along the river Tanaro, perfectly flat, but in the middle of the way we go with some ups to Barolo, where we can taste the wine in the castle. There is the possibility to do the tour in the hills. Overnight in Alba, the town of the white truffle and of the high houses-towers.

Medium or easy way. Today we are in Roero area. On the way there are the castles of Guarene and Cisterna. The 1st part along the river Tanaro and after two possibilities, continue along the river or continue in the hill. Overnight in Asti, chief town very rich of history, famous for the white wine “spumante” and his Palio, historical running of horses.

Today you cycle over the charming Monferrato hills to Moncalvo, where you will enjoy beautiful scenery. In the afternoon we reach our hotel in a small village on the Monferrato hills. You can relax in the outdoor pool or extend your bike tour to reach the town of Casale (+14 km A/R)!