Cycle through Turin, Barolo wine country, Slow Food traditions, and the truffle capital of Alba.

The Piedmont region of Italy is a paradise for food and wine lovers. World-famous for its Barolo and Barbaresco wines, prized white truffles from Alba, chocolate traditions, and authentic regional cuisine, Piedmont attracts gourmets from across the globe. Cycling here offers the perfect way to combine culinary discovery with stunning landscapes of vineyards, orchards, and medieval hill towns.

Your journey begins in Turin (Torino), Italy’s first capital, often called 'Little Paris' for its elegant boulevards and French-inspired flair. Along the way, you’ll explore historic castles and UNESCO wine landscapes while sampling the region’s signature flavors. Discovering Piedmont by bike means experiencing its cultural treasures and culinary delights at the perfect pace.

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Highlights

• Barolo wine region - world-renowned vineyards
• Alba - famous for white truffles
• Asti - sparkling Asti Spumante wine and the historic Palio horse race
• Torino (Turin) - Italy’s first capital, Royal Palaces, Mole Antonelliana
• Bra - birthplace of the Slow Food movement
• Po River cycling paths and the Palazzina di Stupinigi (UNESCO site)
• Roero wine region, castles of Guarene and Cisterna d’Asti
• Saluzzo - medieval town at the foot of the Alps
• Castello della Manta and Roman excavations at Bene Vagienna

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Interested in adding to your itinerary? Take a look at our cycling day tours in Turin.

Daily program

Day 1: Arrival in Turin
Arrive in Torino (Turin), the first capital of Italy and a city known for its elegant squares, grand boulevards, and historic cafés. In the evening, you’ll receive a personal tour briefing and your bicycle. Torino’s highlights include the Mole Antonelliana, the Royal Palaces of the House of Savoy, and the arcaded shopping streets that give the city its unique character.

Overnight in Turin.

Day 2: Turin – Pinerolo (31 mi / 50 km)
Begin your cycling adventure following the Po River on bike paths and quiet side roads. Just outside Turin, visit the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, a Rococo hunting lodge designed by Filippo Juvarra for the Savoy family. The palace, now a UNESCO site, is surrounded by parks and is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Continue through green landscapes toward Pinerolo, a town best known for its historic cavalry school and its role in Italy’s military tradition.

Overnight in Pinerolo.

Day 3: Pinerolo – Saluzzo (28 mi / 45 km)
Today’s ride leads through orchards and vineyards to Cavour, marked by its striking fortress, the Rocca di Cavour, a solitary hill rising from the flat plains. Continue to Saluzzo, a medieval town with well-preserved architecture and narrow winding streets. Saluzzo was once a Marquisate capital and retains an authentic charm, with views stretching to the Alps.

Overnight in Saluzzo.

Day 4: Saluzzo – Bra (40 mi / 65 km)
Cycle past the Castello della Manta and the palaces of Costigliole, both tied to the legacy of noble families in Piedmont. Stop in Bene Vagienna, an ancient Roman settlement, to see the archaeological excavations of Augusta Bagiennorum. Continue through Cherasco, known for its historic architecture and chocolate, before reaching Bra, recognized as the birthplace of the international Slow Food movement and a hub for gastronomy.

Overnight in Bra.

Day 5: Bra – Barolo – Alba (31 mi / 50 km)
Head to Pollenzo, another Roman-founded town, now home to the University of Gastronomic Sciences, an institution dedicated to food culture and sustainability. The route then takes you into the heart of the Barolo wine region, with some challenging climbs rewarded by the chance to taste Italy’s most prestigious red wine. Continue along the Tanaro River to Alba, a lively town famous worldwide for its white truffles and home to the International Truffle Fair each autumn.

Overnight in Alba.

Day 6: Alba – Asti (25 mi / 40 km)
Cycle through the Roero wine region, passing castles and small villages. Highlights include the Castle of Guarene and the medieval Castle of Cisterna d’Asti, which also houses an ethnographic museum. Your destination is Asti, a city rich in culture and history, famous for its sparkling Asti Spumante wine and the Palio di Asti, one of Italy’s oldest horse races.

Overnight in Asti.

Day 7: Asti – Chieri – Turin (28 mi / 45 km + train)
On your final cycling day, follow secondary roads and quiet riverside paths back toward Turin. Pass through Chieri, a town surrounded by vineyards and known for producing excellent wines, where you may be tempted to enjoy one last glass before concluding your ride. From here, take a short train journey back to Turin to complete your loop.

Overnight in Turin.

Day 8: Departure from Turin
After breakfast, depart from Turin or extend your stay to explore more of Piedmont or combine this tour with another Italy cycling holiday.

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Dates & Prices

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Included services

• 7 nights accommodation
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing
• Standard touring bike
• Rental bike protection
• Luggage transfers
• Detailed documentation
• Train Ticket Chieri to Torino, including bike
• App navigation and GPS data
• Service hotline in case of questions or problems

Local hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception upon checkout.

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Map

Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.

Surface and terrain

You will ride mainly on bike paths and quiet side roads. The first two stages are mostly flat, while the following routes become more hilly. The section from Bra through Barolo to Alba includes a few longer climbs. In urban areas, such as the larger towns and cities, expect some stretches with heavier traffic.

How to get there

Tour start and end
Nearest airports: Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN), Turin-Cuneo Levaldigi Airport (CUF), or Milan (MXP), Italy
Nearest train station: Turin, Italy

There is a high-speed train that runs from Milan to Turin regularly. It may be best for international clients to book their flight into Milan and then take the train to Turin.

From the train station in Turin, you can arrange a taxi to the first hotel and from the last hotel.

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