Barolo Gastronomic Self-Guided Cycling by E-Bike

The adventure

Hidden in northern Italy, Piedmont is a region full of vineyards, gently rolling hills, sun-drenched villages, world-class wines and incredible hotels. Along calm, traffic-free country lanes, the path begins in the rolling hazelnut woods, winding across swaying vineyard terraces, dark pine forests and rippling rivers.

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9-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in BenevelloThere's time to relax by the pool before your first gastronomic dinner of the week in Villa d'Amelia's superb restaurant (included).

Benevello

There's time to relax by the pool before your first gastronomic dinner of the week in Villa d'Amelia's superb restaurant (included).

Day 2Benevello to NeiveVisit the lovely Mango, with its 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.

Benevello to Neive

Visit the lovely Mango, with its 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 3At NeiveOfficially 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 9 km 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.

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 9 km 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 4Neive to FontanafreddaCycle through the vineyards to Castagnole delle Lanze before exploring the cobbled streets and bustling piazze of chocolate perfumed Alba, the home of Ferrero Rocher. Continue to Grinzane Cavour with its impressively panoramic castle before ending the day in Fontanafredda (dinner included).

Neive to Fontanafredda

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. Continue to Grinzane Cavour with its impressively panoramic castle before ending the day in Fontanafredda (dinner included).

Day 5At FontanafreddaEnjoy wine tasting in the historic wine cellars at your hotel, once owned by Italian royalty, or head to the atmospheric wine village of Serralunga d'Alba. For the best views of the region, cycle to La Morra, 'Balcony of the Langhe', spread out along a panoramic ridge above the vineyards. Dinner is included tonight.

Enjoy wine tasting in the historic wine cellars at your hotel, once owned by Italian royalty, or head to the atmospheric wine village of Serralunga d'Alba. For the best views of the region, cycle to La Morra, 'Balcony of the Langhe', spread out along a panoramic ridge above the vineyards. Dinner is included tonight.

Day 6Fontanafredda to Monforte d'AlbaCycle 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.

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 7At Monforte d'AlbaMonforte is a lively medieval town with attractive buildings grouped around the cobbled piazza; or visit Dogliani (19km optional ride - directions provided), famous for Dolcetto wine production and dominated by its lovely church.

Monforte is a lively medieval town with attractive buildings grouped around the cobbled piazza; or visit Dogliani (19km optional ride - directions provided), famous for Dolcetto wine production and dominated by its lovely church.

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