A cycling holiday for all food and wine lovers!
Rolling green hills with the white peaks of the Alps as a backdrop, in the cradle of the slow food movement, through the famous vineyards of the Barolo and Barbaresco area.
Taste the most famous regional dishes: the spicy ‘Bagna Cauda’, many fine chocolates, cheeses and savoury salami’s and of course the famous white truffle from Alba.
Choose between 8 days/ 7 nights, or 5 days/ 4 nights.
Both trips start and end in the city of Alba, with Roman, Baroque and Gothic architecture. You will be cycling through meadows, vineyards and winding valleys, crowned by solid castles. You will also enter the area of Alta Langa, centre of slow food and the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines. From Benevello, you’ll take a delightful round trip that winds its way over streams with stunning views, through hazelnut forests and several chapels, with breathtaking views along the ridges to Mombarcaro, Alta Langa’s highest village, located at 900 metres.
The panoramic views with the Alps in the background are magnificent. On the 8 day trip you will also cycle through the Bormida Valley, on a fantastic little country road, to the famous SPA town of Acqui Terme. Along the way, you will pass several beautiful villages and castles.
The bike rides are quite challenging due to the hilly landscape, which means that the food of the region will taste even better after the efforts on the bike. If you are unsure of your fitness, we recommend an electric bike.
As usual, you cycle at your own pace, and can adapt your pace during the day.
Cycling in the beautiful region of Piedmont
Highlights
- Cycle in a rolling wine country with stunning views
- Visit authentic old Italian villages and towns
- The famous local truffle often used in Piedmont's gastronomic cuisine
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 8 days/ 7 nights, 5 days/ 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | 1/4 - 31/10 |
| Grade: | Challenging. Average 40-75 km/ 500-1200 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 4 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided cycling holidays |
| Price example: | From €750 |
| Meals: | Breakfast |
Prices per person in EUR
This trip is available from 01 April – 31 October, with any arrival date.
Please note! For arrival on Friday or Saturday in the period 15 Sep – 31 Oct, 22 Euro (5 days trip) or 39 Euo (8 days trip) per person will be added due to higher hotel prices in Alba.
This in addition to the price will be shown in your booking.
5 days/ 4 nights From €820 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-08-28 | €820 | €890 | €890 | €1,100 |
| 2026-08-29 2026-10-31 | €840 | €920 | €920 | €1,160 |
8 days/ 7 nights From €750 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-05-31 | €770 | €960 | €960 | €1,300 |
| 2026-06-01 2026-08-26 | €750 | €930 | €930 | €1,260 |
| 2026-08-27 2026-10-31 | €790 | €980 | €980 | €1,350 |
Prices are per person and include
- Accommodation 7 or 4 nights
- Breakfast
- Luggage transport for hotel changes
- Mobile app in English that includes:
- Digital maps for navigation
- Detailed descriptions day by day
- Practical information
- 24-hour emergency hotline for urgent matters
Not included
- Transport to/from the destination
- Transfer to/from the airport
- Local ‘City Tax’ so called ‘Tassa di Soggiorno’. The tax is paid on site and the cost varies, about 1-3 EUR per person per night.
- Bike hire
* Single room rates
- Single room rates apply when travelling in the company of others. If you are travelling on your own, in most cases there is an extra charge due to more expensive luggage transport. Please contact us for prices.
Optional extras
- Bike hire: 8 day trip – 190 Euro, 5 day trip – 100 Euro. 21 speed bike with hand brakes. The bikes are equipped with repair kit, bike bag (side bag), mobile phone holder, bike lock.
- Electric bike: 8 day trip – 210 Euro, 5 day trip – 140 Euro. Electric bike includes repair kit, bicycle bag (side bag), mobile phone holder, bike lock.
- Helmet can be booked free of charge. Please make a note of the helmet and size in the booking form.
- Printed maps and tour descriptions, price 30 Euro – will be collected at check-in at the first hotel.
- Private transfer from/to the airport can be booked. Contact us for price information.
Itinerary
8 days/ 7 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Alba
Welcome to Alba, the heart of Piedmont wine country! Alba is a captivating medieval town with lots of pinnacles and towers and a treasure trove of flavours and aromas, not least the world-famous white truffle. Take a stroll along the cobbled streets, admire the beautiful views or simply enjoy a delicious meal at one of the town’s restaurants.
Day 2 Cycling from Alba to Benevello - 48 km
Today you will cycle in the famous Langhe region, through a beautiful landscape of green, rolling hills. This is the region of the exquisite Barolo wine and there are countless wineries to stop at, but if you want to taste most of their wines, stop at the Enoteca Regionale del Barolo, where they have more than 30 different wines to try. The final climb uphill for the day is the last real effort that will take you to a nice accommodation in Benevello.
48 km, +900 m, -600 m
Day 3 Cycling around Benevello - 31 km (68 km)
Today you have two options to choose from: either cycle north and explore the hills around Cassano Belbo or you take a longer and more demanding route, but at the same time very panoramic, to the highest village of the Langhe region, Mombarcaro, at almost 1,000 metres above sea level, where on a clear winter day you can see the sea.
31 km (68 km), +600 m (+1500 m), -600 m, (-1500 m)
Day 4 Cycling from Benevello to Acquie Terme - 50 km
Today’s cycling will take you from Benevello to Acqui Terme. Enjoy this relaxed day of cycling along the Bormida River, taking in the old villages of Cessole and Bubbio and the wonderful bridge at Monastero Bormida. Once in Acqui Terme, take time to do some Italian shopping in the pleasant old town.
50 km, +800 m, -700 m
Day 5 Cycling around Acquie Terme - 34 km (37 km)
Today you can choose between two options, a northern loop and a southern one. The first one partially overlaps with tomorrow’s route and leads you to the marvellous wine villages of Fontanile, Alice Bel Colle and Strevi. Have lunch at a Trattoria in one of the villages and enjoy fresh wine and grissini. The southern loop is a bit more difficult and leads to Ponzone, a high altitude village worth a stop for some delicacies and coffee at the local bar.
34 km (37 km), +850 m (+700 m), -850 m (-700 m)
Day 6 Cycling from Acquie Terme to Asti - 53 km
Today you’ll cycle to Asti, famous for its sparkling Spumante wines. You’ll cycle along rolling hills filled with vines. The largest town along the way is Nizza Monferrato, which is worth a visit.
53 km, +850 m, -900 m
Day 7 Cycling from Asti to Alba - 38 km
You start the day by following the Francigena cycle path to get out of the city. From here you pass various villages and some impressive castles that dominate the surroundings: Govone, Guarene and Magliano Alfieri.
The Govone castle is UNESCO listed and the Guarene castle is now five star hotel.
38 km, +600 m, -700 m
Day 8 Departure day
We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.
5 days/ 4 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Alba
Welcome to Alba, the heart of Piedmont wine country! Alba is a captivating medieval town with lots of pinnacles and towers and a treasure trove of flavours and aromas, not least the world-famous white truffle. Take a stroll along the cobbled streets, admire the beautiful views or simply enjoy a delicious meal at one of the town’s restaurants.
Day 2 Cycling from Alba to Benevello - 48 km
Today you will cycle in the famous Langhe region, through a beautiful landscape of green, rolling hills. This is the region of the exquisite Barolo wine and there are countless wineries to stop at, but if you want to taste most of their wines, stop at the Enoteca Regionale del Barolo, where they have more than 30 different wines to try. The final climb uphill for the day is the last real effort that will take you to a nice accommodation in Benevello.
48 km, +900 m, -600 m
Day 3 Cycling around Benevello - 31 km (68 km)
Today you have two options to choose from: either cycle north and explore the hills around Cassano Belbo or you take a longer and more demanding route, but at the same time very panoramic, to the highest village of the Langhe region, Mombarcaro, at almost 1,000 metres above sea level, where on a clear winter day you can see the sea.
31 km (68 km), +600 m (+1500 m), -600 m, (-1500 m)
Day 4 Cycling from Benevello to Alba - 34 km
Today’s cycling will take you to the Barbaresco area and the pleasant village of Neive. The day starts slightly uphill, then undulating downhill to Neive. After a lovely lunch in the square, you head back towards the truffle capital Alba. If you didn’t get to explore Alba properly on the day of arrival, make sure you take time to stroll around the city today.
34 km, +500 m, -900 m
Day 5 Departure day
We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.
Accommodations
During this trip you will stay in a mix of 3 and 4-star hotels and agriturismos. In the larger villages you will stay in hotels, and in the smaller villages and on the countryside you will stay in cosy, family-run farms, known as agriturismos.
8 days/ 7 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Alba | Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Benevello | Hotel **** |
| Night 3 | Benevello | Hotel **** |
| Night 4 | Acquie Terme | Hotel *** |
| Night 5 | Acquie Terme | Hotel *** |
| Night 6 | Asti | Hotel **** |
| Night 7 | Alba | Hotel *** |
5 days/ 4 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Alba | Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Benevello | Hotel **** |
| Night 3 | Benevello | Hotel **** |
| Night 4 | Alba | Hotel *** |
Route map
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