Chef Bike Tour Piedmont

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A trip to the apex of Italian "home food" in Emilia Romagna. From seaside resorts to the splendid Apennines, we ride to taste, and we taste to understand. This tour was the inaugural Chef Bike Tour itinerary in 2017 and was a big hit with our guests. At Tourissimo we believe that you cannot explore and understand the gastronomy of a region without consideri...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Two important wine regions, Langa and Roero
    • UNESCO World Heritage Site (vineyards landscape)
    • Villages of Barolo and Barbaresco, the namesakes of two world-famous red wines
    • Lecture at Slow Food University
    • Stunning cycling along rolling hills covered with vineyards and quaint medieval villages
    • Views that stretch as far as the Alps
    • Castle-topped villages, which lend a historic and romantic feel to the area
    • Some of the best regional food in Italy, including truffles, cheese, and hazelnut Gianduja chocolates
    • Dinner at 3 Michelin-starred restaurants

What's this trip about?

    A trip to the apex of Italian "home food" in Emilia Romagna. From seaside resorts to the splendid Apennines, we ride to taste, and we taste to understand. This tour was the inaugural Chef Bike Tour itinerary in 2017 and was a big hit with our guests. At Tourissimo we believe that you cannot explore and understand the gastronomy of a region without considering the region’s history, culture, landscape, and climate. But for the Emilia Romagna Chef Bike Tour we want to go further. We aim to showcase how food is linked to the well being of an area in terms of health, and socio-economically.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPollenzo
End CitySerralunga d'Alba

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Bikes equipped with Garmin GPS with choice of Bianchi road carbon or hybrid; Ebike for an extra charge
    • Two professional tour guides throughout the program
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts, all lunches, and all dinners
    • Wine and beer with meals, coffee, cappuccino, and gelato stops
    • Support vehicle during the tour and luggage transfer
    • Group shuttles at the beginning and at the end of the tour
    • All activities mentioned in the day-by-day description

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Pollenzo

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Albergo dell'Agenzia

Terrain:

Ride: None

One of your guides will meet you at Milan Airport for a late morning shuttle to Corte Albertina in Pollenzo. You’ll have time to visit this interesting village,...

Day 2: Pollenzo and Roero

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Albergo dell'Agenzia

Terrain: Hilly

Ride: 32 mi or 51 km

We’ll start the day climbing a ridge overlooking the Tanaro river valley. We’ll pass through San Martino Alfieri, Castello di Govone,...

Day 3: La Morra and Manera di Benevello

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Villa d'Amelia

Terrain: Hilly

Ride: 31 mi or 50 km

Today we’ll say farewell to the Roero and ride from Pollenzo to the Langa wine area past more vineyards, where no doubt you will see local ...

Day 4: Manera di Benevello and Barbaresco

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Villa d'Amelia

Terrain: Hilly

Ride: 30 mi or 49 km (shorter and longer options available)

The area southwest of Alba is part of the Barbaresco wine production zone. The three villages where ...

Day 5: Serralunga d'Alba and Alba

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Villa Contessa Rosa and Foresteria delle Vigne (Fontanafredda)

Terrain: Rolling

Ride: 18 mi or 29 km (longer option available)

This morning we’ll have a late start so that you can enjoy the ...

Day 6: Barolo loop

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Villa Contessa Rosa and Foresteria delle Vigne (Fontanafredda)

Terrain: Rolling

Ride: 28 mi or 45 km (shorter and longer options available)

Today is Barolo day! We ride to the unpretentious ...

Day 7: Serralunga d'Alba

Meals: Breakfast

Terrain: Departure

Ride: None

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport by Tourissimo's group shuttle (unless you decided to extend your stay).

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,995
Price per day$856
Last Updated: 8/27/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Tourissimo Reviews & Ratings

4.9/5  Excellent
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Doug C.

Oct 2019

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Best trip ever!

Best trip ever!

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Marc M.

Oct 2018

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The Tourissmo tour of Piemonte was thoughtfully organized,

The Tourissmo tour of Piemonte was thoughtfully organ...

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Sherie H.

Oct 2018

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The region was beautiful

The dining and food were exceptional. The cycling routes were challenging and the region was beautiful, more time to explore the little towns that we passed by would...

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Fred C.

Oct 2018

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The Chef portion of the tour was great.

The Chef portion of the tour was great. I found the cycling portion a bit weak only because of the inexperience of the cycling group which was a negative. Maybe re...

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Joan

Dec 2019

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Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!

Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!

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Joan H.

Dec 2019

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Tour route was awesome.

Firstly, Beppe is a great tour guide. I appreciated all the stops for gelato and espresso. Tour route was awesome. The first day was on the line of being too long ...

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Adrienne C.

Oct 2019

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I really enjoyed the tour.

I really enjoyed the tour. The bike and cycling routes were great, loved the scenery in Slovenia and appreciated the off-bike tours. I loved the Italian lunch at the...

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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