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Piedmont Gourmet Walking Tour

The northern Italian region of Piedmont is famous for having some of the best food and wine in the country, and it also has charming villages, dramatic Medieval abbeys, beautiful hotels with sweeping views over endless vineyards, and the stately city of Torino at its heart. Join us for this brand-new culinary walking tour!
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
Dates: June 2-9, 2024
Trip starts/ends: Torino Day 1 at 4:30 p.m. / Day 8 Torino Porta Susa train station 11 a.m.
Activity level: Level 3 - Moderate: Some sustained hills with occasional steep grades on a mix of terrains [more info]
Group size: min. 4 - max. 14

Highlights

* Visit the elegant town of Turin, Italy’s first capital when the Italian Kingdom was founded in 1861
* Walk through the vineyards of the Langhe region which produces some of the best wines in Italy (and the world!)
* Learn to prepare regional dishes and pair them with wines during a cooking class at a winery
* Taste a variety of Nebbiolo wines, from Roero to the world-famous Barolo
* Explore the picturesque villages of the Langhe, Roero, and Susa Valleys
* Experience the thrill of truffle hunting with a local trifolao and his dog
* Enjoy some of Italy’s best chocolate

Trip price includes

7 nights accommodations plus all activities and transfers as per itinerary (more details to come soon!)

Not included

Some lunches and dinners plus anything not listed in the inclusions and anything other than water at group meals. More details to come soon!

ITINERARY

Day 1: Independent arrival in Torino 
Make your way independently to the city of Torino (Turin in English), which is about an hour from Milan by train. Torino is a prosperous and elegant city, home to Italy’s “industrial revolution” as well as to its former royal family. Tour the city with a local guide and learn all about the rich history and culture of the region, setting the stage for the rest of our week together. Overnight Torino. Hotel and dinner included.

Days 2-3: The Dramatic Churches and Charming Towns of the Susa Valley
The soaring mountains and verdant valleys of the Val di Susa lie between Torino and the French border and create a marvelous backdrop for our first few days of exploration. You’ll see an impressive Medieval Abbey and walk in the footsteps of pilgrims on the old Via Francigena that used to connect Canterbury with Rome. Enjoy delicious lunches and try some of the local “ice wine” before relaxing at your charming small hotel. Overnight Val di Susa. 

Day 4-5: Roero & Barbaresco
Head southeast for two nights in the heart of the Barbaresco wine-making region. Beautiful walks during the day help us build an appetite for the amazing cheese and wine we taste at lunches, dinners, visits with local producers, and cooking classes. We also explore the Roero area, famous for its hearty Nebbiolo wines and rich (and hard to find!) truffles. Follow a friendly canine as he hunts for truffles and then relax by the pool at your hotel at the end of a lovely day. Overnight near Barbaresco.

Day 6-7: The Culinary Delights of the Alta Langa
Our gastronomic journey reaches its peak as we explore the area around La Morra and Barolo, one of Italy’s most celebrated wines. There are vineyards as far as the eye can see and we’ll walk amongst them on the way to hilltop towns and wineries. As famous as the region is, you’ll still feel like you’re far from the crowds and you’ll find warm hospitality at our small hotel for these final two nights. Overnight near La Morra. 

Day 8: Departures
Transfer to the Torino Porta Susa train station for departures. Breakfast and one group transfer included.

 

 

from €3,700
[info on prices]

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Activity Levels

Some tours have a range of activity levels through the week, where some walks may be more challenging than others, but this will give you a general idea of the type of walking/hiking involved on your tour.

1 – EASY: City walking, all or mostly paved, minimal climbing
2 – GENTLE: Moderate hills & easy terrain
3 – MODERATE: Some sustained hills with occasional steep grades on a mix of terrains
4 – HIKE: Classic hiking with rough/rocky terrain, sustained hills, and longer mileage
5 – CHALLENGING: Challenging hiking with steep climbs and descents over rocky terrain and some longer mileage

See below for more detail:

1 – EASY: City walking, all or mostly paved, with minimal climbing (though some cities may have steeper inclines). Archaeological sites may be unpaved but the grades and difficulty level is easy. TOURS: Sicily Coast-to-Coast and any “light active” version of a tour

2 – GENTLE: Moderate hills & easy terrain
The terrain is easy to navigate with packed earth or gravel roads. There are some climbs but nothing too challenging. TOURS: Tuscany, Puglia, Provence
[2+ The “plus” indicates more challenging terrain though the walks are gentle].

3 – MODERATE: Some sustained hills with occasional steep grades and rocky terrain
Here you find a mix of terrain with some steep stretches.
TOURS: Corsica, Sardinia, some of the Dolomites tours, and some hikes on the Greek Islands
[3+ The plus indicates rockier terrain or lots of stone steps (Amalfi, the Cinque Terre) or greater elevation gain/loss (the Dolomites)].

4 — HIKE: Classical hiking with rough terrain, sustained hills, and more mileage. These hikes are on a mix of rough terrain, sometimes involving steep stretches and difficult footing. TOURS: some of our hikes in Sardinia, some of the days in the Cinque Terre, some of the variants of our Dolomites tours.

5 – CHALLENGING: Longer days, challenging climbs, rocky terrain. We don’t do a lot of seriously challenging tours but we do have a Dolomites trip where we hike from hut to hut, so that’s probably the closest we get to a 5.

Info on prices

The price indicated is for a minimum of 6 people and our basic itinerary based on double occupancy (a “single supplement” covers hotel prices only, we apply no extra fees). Departures with fewer people or with upgraded hotels will have a higher price. We can organize private departures for any number of people but prices vary depending on number of participants. Please contact us for details!