Barolo Gastronomic Cycling
Barolo Gastronomic Cycling
Barolo Gastronomic Cycling
9 Days Starting and ending in Benevello
Visiting: Benevello, Neive, Barbaresco, Alba, Grinzane Cavour, Barolo, Monforte d'Alba
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C08PD
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Moderate
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
From:
$3635 (USD)Tour Overview
Tucked away in northern Italy, Piedmont is a region brimming with vineyard covered, softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets, world-class wines and incredible hotels.Your cycling holiday is varied and mainly follows quiet, traffic-free country roads. Starting in the lush hazelnut hills, you'll wind through terraces of swaying vines, verdant pine forests and rippling rivers to discover pretty hilltop hamlets and ancient castles. The region boasts an incredible array of fine wine towns, including Barbaresco and Barolo, both ideal lunch stops on your cycling days or free days. Other highlights include Alba's crimson, cobbled streets (where you can sample the local chocolate), the expansive views as you freewheel out of Mango, and strolling amongst the tangle of streets and geranium-decked houses of Monforte d'Alba's wonderful centre.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Benevello
Location: Benevello
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: You stay at Villa d'Amelia
Meals Included: Dinner
Dinner tonight is in the exclusive DaMa restaurant at Villa d'Amelia.*
You stay at Villa d'Amelia (breakfast and evening meal)*
Day 2 : Benevello To Neive
Location: Benevello, Neive
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the lovely Mango, with it's beautiful castle rich in WW2 history, then
continue to Santo Stefano Belbo, the birthplace of one of Italy's greatest
writers. On the way to Neive you'll pass the famous Moscato vineyards, then
you'll spend two nights at the Hotel Villa Lauri, with a choice of
restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel.
Day 3 : At Neive
Location: Barbaresco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Officially one of Italy's prettiest villages, you can wander Neive's cobbled
streets that are lined with brightly-coloured flower boxes. After a morning
spent by the panoramic pool, cycle (optional ride - directions provided) or
take a public bus to nearby Barbaresco for lunch and cheese-tasting in the
piazza. Enjoy some wine in the enoteca or head across to the spumante capital
of Asti, with its quaint cobbled centre.
Day 4 : Neive To Grinzane Cavour
Location: Alba, Grinzane Cavour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycle through the vineyards to Castagnole delle Lanze before exploring the
cobbled streets and bustling piazze of chocolate perfumed Alba, the home of
Ferrero Rocher. You'll spend two nights at Casa Pavesi in Grinzane Cavour,
with evening meals included at the superb Michelin starred Il Castello.
Day 5 : At Grinzane Cavour
Location: Grinzane Cavour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the UNESCO-recognised castle and indulge in a spot of wine-tasting, then take a lazy lunch in Bra, where the Slow Food management began. For the best views of the region, walk or cycle (optional ride - directions provided) to La Morra, 'Balcony of the Langhe', spread out along a panoramic ridge above the vineyards.
Day 6 : Grinzane Cavour To Monforte D'alba
Location: Barolo, Monforte d'Alba
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycle to Barolo, an ochre-hued village perched above its world-famous vineyards, where you can admire Marchesi Falletti's 11th century castle. Then to Monforte d'Alba and Villa Beccaris, where you'll spend two nights. There are plenty of restaurants in the village to choose from for your mouthwatering evening meal.
Day 7 : At Monforte D'alba
Location: Monforte d'Alba
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Monforte is a lively medieval town with attractive buildings grouped around
the cobbled piazza; or visit Dogliani (optional ride - directions provided),
famous for Dolcetto wine production and dominated by its lovely church.
Day 8 : Monforte D'alba To Benevello
Location: Monforte d'Alba, Benevello
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A steady climb takes you to a stunning panoramic ridge. From here, cycle to
Serravalle Langhe, a great lunch spot with belvedere views before returning
to your country hotel at Benevello, with dinner included in the hotel's
Michelin starred restaurant. The chef at Villa d'Amelia trained under Marco
Pierre White so you're in for a treat!
Day 9 : Leave Benevello
Location: Benevello
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart from Benevello.
What's Included
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 6 dinners.
* All breakfasts and 8 gastronomic dinners
* All accommodation (see accommodation section)
* Luggage transfers
* Route notes and maps
* Local bike hire
* Arrival & departure transfers (if booking a flight inclusive package)
What's Not Included
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Travel insurance
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Optional electric bikes at a supplement
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Arrival & departure transfers (if booking a land only package)
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Visas or vaccinations
Accommodation
The hotels we've chosen are, quite simply, fabulous! In Benevello your 4 star hotel is a stunningly restored 19th century family villa; in Neive you're the guest of Patrizia at her 12-room country house with a breathtaking panoramic pool and in Monforte d'Alba private tastings can be organised in the hotel's vast wine cellar. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory single room supplement. Please call your sales consultant for prices and availability.
Food
All buffet breakfasts and 4 gastronomic dinners included.
You'll enjoy gastronomic menus everywhere, either dining at your hotel, or at
a specially selected restaurant close by. The cuisine in the Piedmont region
is different to most other Italian regions, a fusion of the best of Italian
and French food and certainly won't disappoint gastronomes. Regional
specialities include white truffles which are found almost exclusively in the
woods around Alba. Hazelnuts are another locally produced ingredient that
feature heavily on the menu. Cheese is also widely produced in Piedmont, such
as Murazzano, made with full-cream sheep's milk. Meals in the region always
start with bread, your primo (first course) will usually be a pasta dish,
such as agnolotti. Your secondo (main course) will then be something hearty
like beef gently braised in Barolo wine. Meats such as pork, beef and veal
are the popular choice of the region. Piedmont's wine is famous throughout
the world. The most famous are the wines of the Langhe, which produces
Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera as well as whites such as Asti and
Moscato. Other highlights include Alba's crimson, cobbled streets where you
can sample the local chocolate.
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders. Please note in Italy it is compulsory to carry ID with you at all times.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International Flights are not included with this tour.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 13 Years old people can go on this tour.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No (available on request)
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
comfortable
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
This tour is self-guided; there is no tour leader.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
A compulsory single supplement will apply on this tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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