Piedmont Barolo & Barbera Wine Land short

Arrive in Alba, the heart of Piedmont wine country, a captivating medieval city of a “hundred towers” and a treasure chest of flavours and aromas. After checking in, go out for a walk to explore the town and why not stop in one of its many divine pastry shops to tempt your palette. Treat yourself to the sweet tastes of Italy. 

A transfer takes you to Roddi (or Verduno to shorten the walk). Crossing several hills you reach the rustic village of La Morra from where you continue to the hamlet of Vergne and on route you have several wine tasting options. On clear days you can see the Alps and Mt. Monviso that stay snow capped till the beginning of summer. In La Morra you can visit the Ratti Museum to learn history, tradition and the art of the good wine. Stop at Cantina Comunale (closed on Tuesdays) that has a wide selection of wines to taste and buy.

Challenge: 4/3.5 hours, 15 - 13km / 9,5 - 8 mi, 509/446m ascent, 383/409m descent

Passing by the old village of Novello, with its Middle Aged tower you reach the wine capital of Barolo, where the famous wine is produced. Spend some time exploring the recently opened Wine Museum located in the Castello dei Marchesi Faletti and lunch at one of the great local trattorias. From here on the walk passes through vineyards and forests and takes you to Monforte d’Alba, a nice hill top village. 

Challenge: 4/3 hours, 12 - 8 km / 7,5 - 5 mi, 2447/440m ascent, 390/200m descent

The landscape is far more varied than on the previous days as you leave the vineyards behind and climb through tidy hazelnut forests and wild woods surrounding the ancient hamlet of Serralunga d’Alba. From here a steep climb brings you to Roddino from where a long descent takes you to the final climb up to Cissone. 

Challenge: 5 hours, 17 km / 10,5 mi, 680m ascent, 565m descent

The landscape of the high Langhe area around Cissone is characterised by hazelnut forests and those slopes that are too steep to be cultivated are covered by oaks. This is also the area where you find the most precious of the local treasure: the ‘Tuber Magnatum’, also known as ‘the white truffle of Alba’ and, if you don’t find it underground, you are sure to find it at the local restaurant.

Challenge: 5/6 hours, 20 - 13 km / 12,5 - 8 mi, 600/370m ascent, 665/550m descent

The trip and our services end after breakfast, unless you have booked extra nights or other services with us. You need to reach Alba or Asti where you take the train to Turin or Milan airports.