Bike Italy
Barolo
Biking through wine country in the Piedmont Region
E-Bike Tour - guided
June 9 - June 15, 2024
Level of Difficulty: Easy, average 27 mi. / day
$1999 per person
Group size 8 - 12
Non-riders Welcome
Description
7 days, 6 nights, 5 days of riding. You can't go wrong with Barolo. The town of Barolo is the namesake for the wine of the region. Made from the Nebbiolo grape, Barolo wine has been referred to as the King of Wines and The Wine of Kings. The Piedmont region is the foothills of the Alps. The area around Barolo is at about 1200 ft. The temperature during the day is very pleasant. During the month of June, temperatures can range from 59 - 73 degrees. There is a low population density, so we see very few cars on our routes. We average about 26 miles per day. Matteo, our Italian guide, rides with us. He's full of local knowledge. Our other guide and mechanic, Aad, will drive our SAG wagon, transport our luggage and follow. The days are casual with breakfast typically at 8:00. By 9:00 we're getting on the bikes or being shuttled to a starting point. We may stop for a mid-morning coffee break. Lunches are often family-style at a cafe or family-owned casina. We'll plan on having dinner at our inn nightly with the exception of going out to eat on our last night in Acqui Terme. In the event someone wanted to take a day off, that may be a possible by riding in the SAG wagon. All in all, it's a great trip, and yes, bring your swimsuit.
INCLUDED:
6 nights lodging with breakfast
Wine tasting
Tour guide, bike mechanic, sag wagon
9 speed Electric Bike
Pool at most accommodations
Air conditioned rooms
Limited WiFi
NOT INCLUDED:
Lunches and Dinners
Bar Tab
Trip Cancellaton Insurance
Ground transportation to and from inn
Tip for Inn Keepers & Guides
HIGHLIGHTS:
Staying in fully restored farm houses, and a 4 star hotel.
Riding on quiet country roads alongside vineyards and hazelunt groves.
Wine tasting in Barolo
Multi course Piemontese dinners
Great hilltop panoramic views of wine country
Itinerary
Average daily riding distance: 27 miles per day. No problem, you can do this as we will all be on electric bikes! The Piedmont is thought to be home of the Slow Food Movement. Don't worry, you'll burn it off.
Eat pasta and pedal fasta!