Self-Guided Walking in Piedmont's Langhe
7 nights — from USD1780
Overview
The Langhe region of Piemonte, nestled between the Maritime Alps and near enough to the sea that you can sometimes catch its scent, is a landscape of hills, valleys, villages, and castles. Known for its agricultural heritage, it has long been tied to wine production. This tour, starting from Alba, invites you to explore the Langhe’s vineyards, woods, hazelnut groves, and more. Along the way, you’ll taste not only the famous wines of Barolo and Barbaresco but also specialties from lesser-known areas, including Alba truffles, PGI hazelnuts, local mushrooms, specialty meats, and regional cheeses. Since 2014, the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato vineyards have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, leaving an unforgettable impression. And along the way, we provide you with all the tools you need to help you put your spirit of adventure into action.
Itinerary Outline
Here is an outline of a suggested daily itinerary. You can shorten or lengthen this tour to fit your travel dates. For further information, please request a detailed itinerary.
- Day one: After meeting your tour rep, you’ll have the whole day to experience Alba, the capital of the Langhe.
- Day two: You start exploring on foot the “Basse Langhe” and its many gorgeous vineyard fields. (Walk distance: 7 miles / 12 km)
- Day three: You’ll be walking through the famous village of Barolo and its castle, and end the day in Monforte d’Alba, one of the most beautiful villages in Piedmont. (Walk distance: 6 miles / 10 km)
- Day four: Today’s walk takes you past the perfectly preserved medieval village and castle of Serralunga d’Alba to Sinio, home to a beautiful castle. (Walk distance: 7 miles / 11 km)
- Day five: You walk today in the area called “Alte Langhe”, the highest hills of the region. (Walk distance: 10 miles / 16 km)
- Day six: The splendid village of Neive, also known as “the land of four wines”, awaits you today. (Walk distance: 11 miles / 17 km)
- Day seven: Your final walk takes you right back to Alba, with an opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views. (Walk distance: 8 miles / 13 km)
- Day eight: After time for further exploration of Alba, you can return to Milano or Torino via train.
What’s included
We suggest the following inclusions based on the proposed itinerary (above) and prices (below). Keep in mind that you can modify these as per your own preferences.
- 7 nights accommodation with en-suite facilities
- 8 days of walking
- breakfast each day
- GPS app with walk coordinates and emergency contact
- detailed maps and route descriptions
- a descriptive guide of the various sites to see
- a Tour Rep to oversee your tour and move your luggage each day
- travel guidance for pre/post-tour activities
(Not included are airfare, wine and other beverages with alcohol, personal purchases such as laundry, phone calls, frigobar items etc., and anything not specifically included above.)
Pricing
We price this tour for the following categories of accommodation. You can keep your tour private to your own group or you can open your tour for other travelers to join. Single Supplements (sing. supp.) are charged on single occupancy rooms only. All prices are quoted per person in USD.
accomm. level |
2+ p |
sing. supp. |
comfort |
1780 |
590 |
select |
2290 |
740 |
first class |
2990 |
950 |
first class/ deluxe |
3670 |
1140 |
You can schedule this tour to start on any day of the week, March through November. As with all our tours, you tell us the dates you would like to start your tour, allowing you the maximum in flexibility and convenience (full explanation).