Piedmont

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  Tour Operator  The Active Gourmet

  Italy

 7 days 

Guided

Supported

Walk, cycle and enjoy the comforts of our support vehicle as we explore Piedmont, Italy's most bountiful region.

Glorious wines, powerful seasonal cuisine - don't miss this chance to get off the beaten track.

Piedmont is a land of plenty traversed by the mighty Po River, and reaching the very summits of the Alps. It is bordered by both France and Switzerland. The region has frequently been under foreign domination, and castles appear on nearly every hill. Many were built as early as the 10th century. In 1860, Turin became first the capital of the united Italy, keeping this role until 1865 when the capital became Florence, and then Rome in 1871.

The cuisine of Piedmont is mind-blowing! The "Slow Food" organisation (the opposite to fast food!) was born and nurtured in this zone. The markets drip with wonderful fresh produce and the pasta is made slowly - by hand - and consumed with great enthusiasm, or gusto.

Tour Information

From

Asti or Alba

To

Asti or Alba

Cost From

Guided    Please Ask

Single Supplement

Available

Inclusions

Daily support vehicle
An experienced facilitator
Quality accommodation
Hire of quality mountain bikes with front suspension
Six gourmet dinners, four lunches including spectacular picnics
All breakfasts
Tutored wine tasting and special events
Very detailed maps which allow a choice of routes
Daily briefing and guidance
Water bottle and hat
Luggage transfer

Exclusions

Chateau and museum entry fees
Gratuities and drink
Visas and passports (as necessary)
Travel Insurance (mandatory).
Personal items, eg, laundry, telephone, emails, faxes...

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