Hike&Bike from Barolo hills to Mediterranean sea
8 days
About this Tour
Day 1: Welcome to Italy
Meeting with the Guide at Milano Airport. Private transfer to Alba, the medieval town of a “hundred towers”, a treasure chest of flavours and aromas located in the heart of Piemonte wine country Piedmont. Overnight in hotel in Langhe area.
Day 2: Bike among castles and vineyards
We start our tour biking in the countryside, surrounded by the colours of the vineyards. We first visit Grinzane Castle, with the troufle museum, then the Medieval village of Barolo, where we can’t avoid to taste the famous wine. In the afternoon we reach Monforte d’Alba, probably the most scenic landscape among the Langhe. Overnight in hotel in Langhe area.
Day 3: Discover by bike the Langhe area
Our tour continues through Langhe hills, surrounded by nature and coloured vineyards (in autumn). We bike through the Old Novello Village, Belvedere Langhe and finally we reach Carrù which is famous for its special Piedmont’s meat dishes. Overnight in hotel in Langhe area
Day 4: Hike to Nuvolau and 5 Torri
We transfer to Altare, located at the foot of the Apennine mountains, sorroundd by wild and wide forests. Here we start our tour by bike, crossing the mountains on enchanting gravel roads. We finally enjoy our lunch with spectacular view on the Mediterranean Sea from the top of the Apennine. Downhill will be fun enough till reaching our nice Agriturismo among olive trees and terrace gardening. Overnight in Agriturismo
Day 5: Exploring the Mediterranean forest
It’s time to discover (by bike and hike) the beautiful and particular Mediterranean bush forest moving on a nice single track path that will take us directly into the medieval village of Final Borgo. At the end of this long tour we finally reach the seaside, with the possibility to relax on the sandy beach. Overbnight in hotel in Finale.
Day 6: Enjoy the sea and the medieval town
In the morning we visit the medieval village of Finale. In the afternoon time for relaxing on the seaside.
Day 7: Hike with view on the deep blue
Finale Ligure has a wonderful cliff pointed by some “saracino towers” and covered by a wild Mediterranean forest. We hike along the cliff along a tiny foothpat to the village of Noli. On the trail we enjoy an amazing view on the small beaches and on the blue sea. Time for a lunch on the beach in Noli and the n back to Finale. Overnight in hotel in Finale.
Day 8 Departure
Transfer to the airport.
Highlights
- Explore in one week a wide variety of landscape, from the mountain to the
sea
- Discover the most scenic landscapes and experience hidden treasures off the
beaten tracks
- Taste the local products and, of course, wonderful wine is waiting for you!
Suggested Season
From March to May and from September to November
