Piemonte is Italy’s paradise for true connoisseurs of mouth-watering food, truffles and fabulous wines.
The Langhe region is set between the Alps and the Apennine mountains and is blessed with the fertile lands that produce the Tuber Magnatum – a prized white truffle – and some of Italy’s most prestigious red wines: the Barolo and Barbera.
Discover a spectacular array of local specialties including gourmet cheeses, pastries and chocolates that are appreciated the world over.
This walking trip takes you amidst a magnificent landscape of rolling hills dotted with small picturesque villages, elegant castles and feudal towers, walking through vineyards and hazelnut forests and staying in small rural villages where the accommodation is charming and welcoming.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
• An infinite selection of incredible wines, cheese, sweets and chocolates to taste along the way
• White truffles aplenty
• Vineyard walks and carefully groomed hazelnut forests
• Small, comfortable, family run accommodation some with prize winning restaurants on site or near by
• Spectacular views of the snow capped alps on clear days
• Friendly people
• Quiet foot paths


8 DAYS PROGRAM

Day 1 - Arrive in Alba
Alba on BB basis.
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.

Day 2 - Roddi to Barolo -Vergne or Barolo on BB basis
Today’s itinerary starts with a transfer to Roddi.
Crossing several hills, you reach the rustic hilltop village of La Morra from where you continue to the hamlet of Vergne.
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, and a lot of videos on local wines and gastronomy.
The walk can be shortened by about 4 km when starting in Verduno instead of Roddi. Depending on where you have been booked, you may end your walk in Vergne or Barolo.-
km 15 (height in meter from 383m to 509m) or
km 13(height in meter from 409m to 446m)


Day 3 - Barolo to Monforte d’Alba
Monforte d’Alba on BB basis.
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 WiMu Wine Museum located in the Castello dei Marchesi Faletti. 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.
km 12 (height in meter from 390m to 447m) or
km 8 (height in meter from 200m to 440m)

Day 4 - Monforte d’Alba to Cissone
Cissone on BB basis.
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.
km 15(height in meter from 665m to 806m)

Day 5 - Cissone round walk
Cissone on BB basis
A glass of local wine from a traditional cantina in the centre of the village is a lovely way to celebrate this day of relaxing and taking it easy. After a short circular walk in the surroundings of Cissone, unwind and admire the splendid views from the farm. The scenery is a unique spectacle, embroidered with vineyards and dotted with towers and castles.
km 8km (height in meter from 300m to 300m)

Day 6 - Cissone to Cravanzana.
Cravanzana on BB basis.
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.
km 20(height in meter from 600m to 665m) or
km 13 (height in meter from 370m to 550m)

Day 7 - Cravanzana to Cortemilia
Cortemilia on BB basis
Today the landscape is as varied as the walk itself. You visit the villages of Torre Bormida and Bergolo that you reach crossing hazelnut plantations and dense chestnut woods using broad forest paths, small grassy trails and narrow cobbled streets until you reach the town of Cortemilia.
On clear days the view on the hills and the Alps is breath-taking
km 13(height in meter from 450m to 790m)


Day 8 - Arrivederci Cortemilia!
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.

6 DAYS PROGRAM
Day 1 Arrive in Alba Alba.
Day 2 Transfer to Roddi and walk to Vergne-Barolo - km 15 or km 13.
Day 3 Walk from Vergne-Barolo to Monforte d’Alba - km 12 or km 8
Day 4 Walk from Monforte d’Alba to Cissone - km 15
Day 5 Walk from Cissone to Cravanzana - km 20 or km 13
Day 6 Departure.

4 DAYS PROGRAM
Day 1 Arrive in Alba Alba.
Day 2 Transfer to Roddi and walk to Vergne-Barolo - km 15 or km 13
Day 3 Walk from Vergne-Barolo to Monforte d’Alba - km 12 or km 8
Day 4 Departure.


DETTE SIER KUNDENE OM TUREN:
"Fottur i Piemonte: Ville bare takke for en fantastisk tur mat og vinopplevelse i Piemonte. Spesielt likte vi de to Agriturismo-overnattingsstedene! Vi spiste faktisk middag alle tre kvelder på den i Vergne og de var bare helt utrolige! Fikk også være med på trøffeljakt der! Et par saker. Hotellet i Cortemilia var ikke særlig 'vennlig' sammenlignet med de andre overnattingsstedene. Også kunne vi personlig kanskje tenkt oss 1 eller 2 dags mer vandring i vinmarkene på bekostning av hasselnøttskogene, men det er kanskje fordi de siste ligner på norsk sommerskog så det første er klart mer eksotisk! Anbefaler dette til alle jeg snakker med - virkelig en topp måte å se en flott del av Italia på"

Getting there and away
Turin International Airport is served by both major and low cost carriers. Milan’s Linate and Malpensa Airports are further away but served by many more flights. There are several daily trains from Turin to Alba and you must change either in Asti or inCavallermaggiore. Travel time is approximately 1,5 – 2 hours. It is possible to book a transfer from Turin and Milan to Alba and vice versa
Accommodation and Meals
Selected 3 and 4* star hotels are used in the larger towns, while in the villages and countryside weuse cosy, friendly ‘agriturismo’ (farmhouses) and inns, some quite renowned for their cuisine. In all the accommodation the rooms have private bathrooms and a good Italian breakfast isincluded each morning. Throughout the trip there are plenty of opportunities to taste both the outstanding local cuisineand a wide array of prestigious regional wines.
Alternative accommodation
During high season it is possible that you might sleep in different accommodation to the ones thatare indicated in the description. In some cases it is possible that your list of accommodation differsslightly. This means that start or end of the routes are slightly altered. Therefore you should checkto see if your accommodation is the same as that mentioned in the programme. If not, you must bealert at the start and end of the routes. In choosing alternative accommodation we have tried to maintain the same standards and quality.We have also tried to stay in the same towns and villages, in order to change routes as little aspossible but this might not always be possible.
Activity characteristics
The walks are along vineyards, uneven footpaths, mule tracks and small gravel roads (stradebianche). The trails through the vineyards can get slippery, muddy and heavy-going when wet orafter it has rained. The trails do not always have markings.
Luggage transfer
Luggage transfer is included in your package; this is normally provided by the accommodation itselfor by a local taxi.
Please clearly mark all your belongings with your name and put a small note with the name ofthe next accommodation in order to indicate where the bags should go to next
(check youraccommodation list).
Also ask the accommodation owner where the bags should be left in themorning. Labelling your belongings prevents mix ups, delays and loss
Bags should be ready and at the reception or store room by 9:00 hrs.
If you are unable to walk, you can always ask, if the luggage transporter can take you with himwhen transporting your baggage, but this is not always possible and sometimes you have to pay asmall fee locally. In some countries there are special insurances for transporting peoples andsometimes the car is not suited for transporting persons.
When you travel with public transport you always take your luggage with you unless specifieddifferently.
A note on our self guided adventures
Self guided walking or cycling requires individuals to use problem solving skills, be adaptable andhave a keen eye. It is recommended that you are comfortable map reading, referring to routenotes and that you have a good sense of direction (or are willing to work on improving this!)Sometimes route finding, losing your way, finding it again and asking the locals for help is all partof the adventure. If you’ve never been on a self-guided trip, after the first couple of days you will get the hang of if as the vast majority of our first time travellers attest. Please be assured that ourwritten material issued to you for route finding is updated regularly and we provide a 7day servicehotline in the event of any problems. There is a certain level of the unknown that comes with selfguided trips; however with a methodical approach potential problems will be averted. Thefreedom of a self guided trip is something that, once experienced, is sought time and time again.
Fitness preparation
The concept behind most of our trips is active holidays and the fitter you are the more easily youwill adjust and enjoy yourself. We expect participants to take responsibility for their fitness andpreparations on a consistent basis prior to departure, and INCREASE the regular weekly trainingschedule in the two months leading up to departure. That way, when you start walking, you will feel relaxed and comfortable and strong, having done more than sufficient preparation for the trip.You will also have more energy to enjoy the views, take photos and explore the sights in your sparetime, rather than just make it to the next hotel. During the day is when the most interestingfeatures of interest will be found, and being fit allows you to optimize every situation youencounter. As a minimum, we recommend 40 minutes of aerobic type exercise; running, swimming,biking, hill walking, or gym work two to three times a week for two to six months leading up toyour walk. Note the best training is the activity that you are actually going to be doing; walking upand down hill, and cross-country. Practice this as much as possible. Training should be stepped upas you get closer to departure, to an amount you feel appropriate (you don’t want to causeyourself an injury!). Using your gear before departure (boots, daypack, clothing, etc.) givesfamiliarity and comfort whilst on the walk. It makes sense to know that all your gear ‘works foryou’ BEFORE departure, rather than discovering how things work or fit (or don’t!) on the trip youhave invested so much in. Use the philosophy of ‘getting fit to go walking’, rather than ‘going on awalk to get fit’, to avoid problems.

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