Piedmont Bike Tours

Langhe Hills

The Langhe region of Piedmont is a cyclist’s paradise, celebrated for its rolling hills adorned with world-class vineyards (Bassa Langa) and picturesque pastures interspersed with hazelnut groves (Alta Langa).

Pedal through enchanting landscapes on tranquil roads that meander through charming villages, each renowned for their exceptional red wines. Experience gentle climbs and descents that lead you past medieval castles, where every village tells a story steeped in rich history.At the heart of this breathtaking region lies Alba, famed for its White Truffle Festival, offering a perfect fusion of culture, exquisite cuisine, and stunning vistas.

Join Us for an Unforgettable experience

Embark on a cycling experience where every turn unveils a hidden gem of the Langhe hills. Imagine yourself gliding through vineyard-laden valleys, with the majestic Alps as your backdrop. This is not just a ride; it’s an immersive experience that combines adventure, history, and world-class gastronomy.

At a glance

  • 6 Days | 5 Nights | 5 Rides

  • Roads type: 100% Tarmac

  • Bike required: e-Gravel

Daily itineraries

2 different itineraries to chose from every day.
You are free to mix them to create your personal vacation.

Regular itinerary: Suitable for RECREATIONAL LEVEL cyclist
Total distance: 126 miles (203 km)
Total climb:  13,370 feet (4,070 m)

Extended itinerary: Suitable for ENTHUSIAST LEVEL cyclist
Total distance: 165 miles (265 km)
Total climb:  18,460 feet (5,630 m)

Daily itineraries

Arrival in Italy. We pick you up at Milan (MPX) airport.  It’s approximately a two hour van transfer to the heart of Vald’Orcia. Upon hotel check-in and a light lunch you have two options: free time to relax at the hotel or bike setup to go for a ride and explore the area.

It’s a biker’s paradise right from the start. We pedal the slopes of the Val d’Orcia to Pienza (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Renaissance city of the Pope.

At sunset RISTORANTE FELICIN welcomes you to an aperitivo.

Welcome dinner in a stunning restaurant dug into the Monforte hill. Langhe cuisine, very rare specialties (cold cuts, cheeses, preserves) and Barolo wines from the village of Monforte

Regular itinerary for RECREATIONAL level cyclist: Total distance: 14 miles (23 km) and Total climb:  1,610 feet (490 m).
Extended itinerary for ENTHUSIAST level cyclist: Total distance 22 miles (35 km) and Total climb 2,350 feet (720 m).

We are in the Langhe, famous for the best Italian red wines: Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera.   Hills covered by vineyards with fun climbs, never very long.
Destination Barbaresco, reached after two climbs and passing through the villages of Benevello, Mango, Neive (the most beautiful village in the Langhe), to then finish the tour in Alba, the city of truffles.

At sunset we go toRISTORANTE AROMATARIO

The dinner is in Neive, the most beautiful village in the Langhe, it is said that the narrow streets of Neive smell of Barbaresco wine, a long and intense perfume. In our destination, regional Langhe cuisine and Barbaresco red wine, is no small thing.

Regular itinerary for RECREATIONAL level cyclist: Total distance 26 miles (42 km) and Total climb 2,990 feet (910 m).
Extended itinerary for ENTHUSIAST level cyclist: Total distance 34 miles (55 km) and Total climb:  4,330 feet (1,320 m).

Barolo is the most prestigious wine area in Italy, it is made up of 11 villages, the tour we have prepared for you passes through the vineyards of 8 of these and touches 6 castles that recall the feudal past of these lands.

The tour goes around the Barolo basin, among the many points of interest the Belvedere of La Morra, the Barolo Chapel and the Village of Perno

At sunset we go toRISTORANTE BATTAGLINO

Aperitif and dinner in the city of Bra, dinner at our favorite restaurant in the Langhe, founded in 1919, managed by the latest generation, offers a historic cuisine but lightened up for current tastes. Cellar in line with the highest expectations

Regular itinerary for RECREATIONAL level cyclist: Total distance: 27 miles (43 km) and Total climb:  3,180 feet (970 m).
Extended itinerary for ENTHUSIAST level cyclist: Total distance: 34 miles (55 km) and Total climb 4,080 feet (1,250 m).

Alta Langa is the southern part where the Langhe hills reach the Ligurian sea.
Vineyards of white grapes for sparkling wine, many cultivations of fine hazelnuts from the Langhe and grazing sheep.
After four climbs (including Fausto Coppi’s training climb) you arrive at the halfway point of Murazzano, the home of the sheep’s robbiola cheese of the same name, which you will taste with Cugnà (!!!)

At sunset we go to: OSTERIA LA TORRE

Aperitif in the medieval village of Cherasco, we will have dinner in one of our favorite trattorias, Langhe cuisine at the highest levels and a cellar with a long choice of Barolo wine.

Regular itinerary for RECREATIONAL level cyclist: Total distance 28 miles (45 km) and Total climb 3,090 feet (940 m).
Extended itinerary for ENTHUSIAST level cyclist: Total distance: 34 miles (55 km) and Total climb 4,080 feet (1,290 m).

Roero, the secret part of the Langhe, a long ride in the less famous areas, but full of charm.
A long series of ascents takes us from the high hill of Monforte to the plain of Bra

At sunset we go toLOCANDA DELL’ARCO

Farewell dinner in the delightful Locanda dell’Arco in Cissone, a village with a spectacular balcony overlooking the Alps which will be covered with snow in late autumn.
A worthy closing of traditional Langhe cuisine with a cellar always on the lookout for new small producers.

Regular itinerary for RECREATIONAL level cyclist: Total distance 31 miles (50 km) and Total climb:  2,500 feet (760 m).
Extended itinerary for ENTHUSIAST level cyclist: Total distance 41 miles (66 km) and Total climb 3,470 feet (1,050 m).

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye and start the journey back home.

If you are returning home, we will accompany you to Milan (MPX) airport.
If you plan to continue your stay in Italy, we will be happy to assist you.

We hope to see you soon on one of our next tours on the roads of Italy !

Tours Calendar

Daily Experiences

Don’t you want to get bored?
The bike tours we have prepared will keep you busy from morning to early afternoon, once you return to the hotel you can choose whether to wait for dinner time in complete relaxation, or follow your guides in some interesting experiences that they have prepared for you.
They are committed, every day they offer you a different experience, you will love it for sure !!!

The Wild Woman was characterized, in the peasant society of the Langhe, as the bearer of an ancient culture, with nature and its secrets, with wisdom interspersed with popular and superstitious religiosity. An ancient tale describes the Wild Women of the Langhe as “figures that represent the deepest, physical and instinctive roots of the feminine: the archetype of a free and wild, uncontaminated nature”. The concept of the Wild Woman was taken up and made famous by Romano Levi, artisan producer of signature grappa. For him, the Wild Women are visions, memories of the past, of when he walked to school and brushed past “beautiful and disheveled women, a little crazy, a little witches, a little fairies” on the street. All this and more in the Neive Mystery Tour.

Barolo and Barbaresco are undoubtedly the best Italian red wines. They are grown on the hills of the Langhe with very strict quality rules. They are austere wines that reflect the territory, the land, the hills and the character of the winemakers. A tasting in a small winery starting from the “minor” wines (Barbera and Dolcetto) and then moving on to the comparative tasting of Barbaresco and Barolo.

Visit to the city of Bra (City of the international cheese fair “FORMAGGIO BRA”) with tasting of Piedmont mountain cheeses, among which the spectacular Castlemagno mountain cheese stands out. Not only Castelmagno but also mountain tome, soft goat cheeses and much more.
Bra never disappoints.
Truffle hunting is a true tradition in Langa, at sunset, following a professional truffle hunter (trifolao) with the help of his dog, we will go in search of a prized white truffle from Alba in October/November or a black spring truffle in April/May.
Get ready for a unique experience, the trifolao will accompany you in the woods and the truffle dog will start searching near the trees, underground and when he finds a small truffle he will start digging, your skill will be to stop the dog before he reaches the truffle.
If we are lucky at the end of the hunt we will have a truffle-based dinner.

Dining in the great Italian “Trattoria”

Contrary to popular belief, Italy does not have a single gastronomic tradition like pizza, pasta and cannoli, but many traditions closely linked to their territory, which make up a very interesting mosaic. Our goal is to introduce you to it, and to immerse you in this culinary experiance.

The LANGHE has the best Italian regional cuisine (tied), rich in fantastic raw materials, opulent thanks to the white truffle of Alba, never boring or cloying. Every valley, every village has its own recipes that have been handed down over time. The Langhe is the land of origin of the SlowFood movement which since 1986 has given input to the qualitative growth of first Piedmontese and then Italian trattorias. Dinners in the Langa are unforgettable for the food, for the best red wines in Italy (Barolo and Barbaresco), but it reaches very high peaks if you add a taste of white truffle. We are curious about your opinion.

Felicin is the tradition of the Langhe, founded at the beginning of the 20th century, the history of this restaurant follows the economic/social development of the place, from an agricultural area to an elite international tourism destination. The classic tasty and opulent cuisine of the Langhe, in the cellar a wide selection of Barolo and Barbaresco, a good sign to start your holiday.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Duck foie gras terrine with apricot,red onion jam and ginger.
First course: Traditional Piemontese “Agnolotti” with the hunchback cardoons of Nizza Monferrato.
Main course: Roast baby goat from Alta Langa.

We are in Neive, the most beautiful village in the Barbaresco area, perched on the hill with its castle overlooking the vineyards. It will be nice to get lost in the alleys and drink an aperitif before arriving at Aromatario. It is the restaurant run by very young friends, excellent seasonal cuisine between tradition and innovation and an excellent Langhe wine cellar. This evening it’s Barbaresco’s turn.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Veal tongue with traditional red bagnet sauce, marinated beetroot.
First course: Tajarin, handmade egg yolk tagliolini with sausage ragù.
Main course: Local rabbit cooked in Arneis wine, agretti.

We are in Bra, the city famous for the international “Cheese” fair and because the Slow Food movement was born here, a city dedicated to food, wine and the sustainable growth of small artisans who produce food. We couldn’t take you to our favorite restaurant, Battaglino will welcome us with its haute cuisine and splendid cellar. We think you will be happy.Highlights dishes:
Starter: “Truset» salad, low temperature cooked eel and sweet and sour peppers.
First course: Meat »bollito» ravioli on creamed potatoes and white pepper.
Main course: “Toumin dal Mel» cheese with turnip tops and Bra sausage.

Snails, snails, snails are the specialty of the village of Cherasco and above all here at the Osteria della Torre. Don’t panic because there is much more waiting for you on the table, they won’t leave you hungry. One of the most beautiful taverns in the Langhe with Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning cuisine
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Piemontese-style Steak tartare with hazelnuts and Alba white truffle.
First course: Potato gnocchi stuffed with snails grilled with parsley chlorophyll and green ribs.
Main course: Ruché wine Braised Piemontese Beef.

Locanda dell’Arco, the hidden gem, the place to rest your limbs, taste traditional dishes, made with seasonality and quality of the raw materials. Pampered by a competent service, you will not find any flights of fancy, but only reassuring frankness. There are two wine lists, Barolo and Barbaresco, depth of vintages and a convincing representation of the area.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Pepper roll and tuna mousse with fried anchovis.
First course: Buckwheat noodles with lamb and pistachio sauce.
Main course: Wild board with chestnuts.

Piedmontese tradition inspires the dishes of this restaurant that has made history in the Langa. The service is attentive and the cellar is among the most complete. The panoramic dehore in the summer offers a privileged view of the hills.
Highlights dishes:
Starter: Roasted peppers with thuna , anchovies ,capers.
First course: Typical ravioli “del plin” stuffed with meat, vegetables and beef sauce.
Main course: Jugged guinea fowl on toasted polenta with liver patè and black cabbage

Living in the Charme

We have selected some beautiful hotels, historical houses and vineyard houses, where you will enjoy to stay in the total relaxation after your bike experience.
Most of them have SPA treatment available in a charming exclusive environment.
Our tours involve staying in a single hotel for the entire holiday, to have more time to immerse yourself in the culture of the area.

The Corte Gondina, a boutique hotel in the heart of the Langhe. We, together with the charming staff, will provide you with an authentic experience, designed especially for you.

IVilla Beccaris is located in an extraordinary position near to the town of Alba and it is the ideal place, rich in history, culture and beauty, where to spend unforgettable relaxing moments.
This stunning XVIIIth century Villa, surrounded by the Alps and facing the Barolo hills (part of the Unesco World Heritage List), offers to its guests breathtaking views on the Langhe vineyards and on the picturesque Monforte village.

* All breakfasts, lunches, dinners
* One certified regional guide for every 8 guests, one bike mechanic and one SAG van driver
* Snacks, sport drinks, beverages, energy bars during the tour
* 2 different itineraries every day with different experience levels
* Guest pick-up / drop-off to and from the airport or other meeting point
* Daily bike maintenance and cleaning
* Daily laundry service for bike gear
* Custom Hirides.com cycling kit: bib shorts, jersey and socks
* Private guided tours at museums, historical sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
* All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
* Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
* Professional bicycle rental (e-bike or muscle) or transport of your beloved bicycle to Italy
* Baggage transfers, handling and assistance
* Civil Liability Insurance and Italian health insurance for non European citizens

  • Guide gratuities
  • Ttransportation to and from your HiRides trip start & end locations
  • On-your-own meals & activities
  • Additional cycling kit
  • Travel Protection Plan (highly recomended).