After your arrival and check-in in the hotel there may be some time left to make a stroll through this beautiful old town. Alba is the capital of the hilly area of the Langhe famous for his white truffles, hazelnuts, peaches and top-class wines. Take your time to visit the old centre, with pre-Roman origins. From the Roman city, which had a polygonal form, you can still see parts of fortified gate and remains of some edifices with marbles and mosaics.

You will cycle in the famous Langhe region through a delightful countryside of green, rolling hills. This is the region of the delicious Barolo wine and there are countless winery to stop by, but if you want to sample most of them stop by the Enoteca Regionale del Barolo, where they have more than 30 on taste; The WiMu is also another interesting stop in the castle of Barolo, but remember not to drink too much since there is still some way to cycle between here and Benevello. The last climb is worth the effort as here you will stay in a very comfortable and stylish accommodation, a historic farmhouse, which has been recently completely restored.

Challenge: 48 km, 900 m ascent, 600 m descent

Today you have two options: a north cycle route to explore the hills surrounding Cassano Belbo or a longer but very panoramic ride to the highest village of the Langhe region, Mombarcaro, at nearly 1000m above sea level, where on clear winter day you may see the sea…or you can choose to visit a winery and relax at the accommodation

 OPTION 1; Challenge: 31 km, 600 m ascent, 600 m descent

 OPTION 2 (Loop via Mombarcaro); 68 km, 1500 m ascent, 1500 m descent

Today’s cycling route leads you from Benevello to Acqui Terme. Enjoy this relaxed riding day as most of it is along the Bormida river, have a look around in the old villages of Cessole and Bubbio and the wonderful bridge at Monastero Bormida. Once you have arrived in Acqui Terme take your time to do some Italian shopping in the nice old town or relax at the SPA.

Challenge: 50 km, 800 m ascent, 700 m descent

Today you can choose between two options, a northern loop and a southern one: the 1st one partially overcome tomorrow’s route and leads you to the stunning wine villages of Fontanile, Alice Bel Colle and Strevi. Have lunch in one of the Trattorie in the villages, sipping some fresh wine and grissini. The southern loop  (a little harder) leads to Ponzone, a very panoramic village where it’s worth a stop at the local bar for some delicacies and coffee. Leave some time to visit the city center of Acqui Terme if you didn’t yesterday.

OPTION 1; Challenge: 34 km, 485 m ascent, 850 m descent

OPTION 2 ; Challenge: 37 km, 700 m ascent, 700 m descent

The ride today takes you to Asti, famous for its Spumante sparkling wines! Heading north you cycle along rolling panoramic hills all cultivated with vineyards. Try to spot the open air art installations by Chris Bangle called “Big Benches”. The biggest town along the way is Nizza Monferrato, worth a stroll through the quiet alleys.

Challenge: 53 km, 850 m ascent, 900 km descent

From Asti to Alba you initially follow the Francigena cycle route to get out of town, then you pass by various villages and at least 3 imposing castles that dominates the surroundings: Govone, Guarene and Magliano Alfieri castels. The Govone castle is a UNESCO site, like the Venaria Reale in Torino, residence of the Savoia family, the former kings of Italy. Guarene castle is now a 5-star hotel.

Challenge: 38 km, 600 m ascent, 700m ascent

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