Piedmont Cycling Tour
Five days of road riding through vineyards, hills and white-wine country
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Base
- Monferrato, Piedmont
A guided cycling tour that threads together the best of the Monferrato, Langhe and Gavi hills. Rolling vineyard roads, gravel short-cuts, hill-town coffee stops and long lunches.
The roads around Casa Colibrì are built for cycling. Quiet tarmac between rows of Barbera and Nebbiolo, short gravel links through hazelnut groves, and medieval hill towns that appear exactly when you need an espresso.
Each morning we leave the villa with a local guide and a support vehicle. Routes are split into two groups: a social paced group (25–30km/h) and a faster group (32–38km/h). GPS files, mechanical support and a packed musette are supplied.
Where we ride.
Monferrato loop
A 65km rolling loop through the UNESCO-listed hills, past infernot cellars and into the village of Canelli for a glass of sparkling Alta Langa.
Barolo wine ride
85km from the villa to La Morra and Barolo, with a cellar tasting and long lunch in Monforte d'Alba before the return.
Gavi white-wine country
A 70km southbound ride to the Cortese vineyards, with a swim at a local lake and a late lunch of Gavi and trofie.
Gravel short-cut
A 40km mixed-terrain afternoon exploring white roads and hazelnut groves, accessible on any road bike with 28mm tyres.
"Five days of road riding through vineyards, hills and white-wine country"
A week,
day by day.
A generic schedule - exact activities rotate with conditions and group ability. Rest windows and swaps are built in.
- Day 1Arrival & shake-out loopMorning
Transfers from Turin or Milan Malpensa.
AfternoonBike fitting, villa tour and a gentle 25km Monferrato loop to loosen the legs.
EveningWelcome aperitivo, group dinner, week route briefing.
- Day 2Monferrato hillsMorning
65km Monferrato loop with the first coffee stop in Canelli.
AfternoonAlta Langa tasting and a long lunch before the return.
EveningRecovery stretch by the pool, light dinner.
- Day 3Barolo wine rideMorning
85km out to La Morra and Barolo, climbing the famous Langhe ridges.
AfternoonCellar visit and lunch in Monforte d'Alba.
EveningGroup dinner: a Nebbiolo flight with braised beef.
- Day 4Gavi & white wineMorning
70km south to Gavi, rolling through the Cortese vineyards.
AfternoonLakeside swim and a late lunch of Gavi and trofie.
EveningFree evening at the villa; optional pasta-making class.
- Day 5Gravel & farewellMorning
40km mixed-terrain short-cut through hazelnut groves and white roads.
AfternoonSpa pool, bike wash, and packing.
EveningFarewell dinner in the courtyard with the guide team.
Fully hosted,
the retreat only.
A standalone retreat programme. Our team runs the entire cycling experience - instructors, guides, equipment, in-country transport, plus lunches on activity days and one welcome dinner at the villa. Accommodation is a separate, optional booking, so locals and day guests are welcome.
Accommodation, breakfasts, remaining dinners and airport transfers are booked separately - see Stay With Us, or ask us to bundle a suite with your retreat.
- Five guided road rides with local guides and support vehicle
- GPX files, on-route mechanical support, and a spare bike available
- Two long lunches at winery restaurants included
- Poolside recovery and a guided stretch session each evening
- In-country transport to every session
- Trail or riverside lunches on activity days
- Welcome aperitivo and opening dinner at the villa
- Use of the villa pool, sauna and gardens on programme days
Enquire about
the piedmont cycling tour week.
Tell us your dates and group size. We'll come back within two working days with available weeks and a bespoke quote. Accommodation is optional and quoted alongside.