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WELCOME TO PIEDMONT

We here at Raggiungere wish to welcome you to Piedmont, a land that is still somewhat neglected by most tourist itineraries, but that offers many opportunities for the curious and discriminating traveller.
Our land is rich in hillsides and vineyards, lakes, mountains, cities of art, and historical monasteries.
The 2006 Winter Olympic Games were held here, in the Piedmontese Alps.
Here is the heartland of wines that are famous worldwide, like Barolo and Barbaresco.
Here, in 1861, the nation of Italy as we know it today was born: Torino was the first capital of Italy, even before Florence and Rome.
Here you can find splendid harmonious contrasts of Italy's artistic past and present: Roman remains, Medieval castles, and Baroque palaces are the settings for important collections of contemporary art and innovative structures with a view towards the future.

Our first-hand knowledge of the territory, our love for our homeland, the attention paid to details, and our appreciation of beauty allow us to propose itineraries that are highly personalized and designed to meet the client's specific needs.
In particular, we have designed walking tours in various zones of our region that invite you to slow-down and discover an Italy seldom seen with standard tours. Tours that give you the opportunity to taste fine wines and cuisine while getting to know the local population, who may at first seem reticent, but who are actually brimming with stories waiting to be told.
In addition to our walking tours, we also propose itineraries to a more traditional and exclusive Piedmont, as guests to historical sites that are normally closed to the general public, with curious visits to the workshops of traditional craftsmen and the discovery of hidden and surprisingly charming corners of this region.
<< back WALKING IN THE LANGHE

 

Day 1
Upon arrival in Torino airport transfer by private bus to Monforte d'Alba (approximately 2,5 hours). Join the group for a welcome wine reception and dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Day 2
Walk from our hotel on paths through vineyards and ripening grapes to Barolo, the heart of the world-famous Barolo wine industry. We visit the cellars and wine producing facilities of the famous Marchesi di Barolo winery.
After a light lunch, we continue our walk to the historical town of La Morra. Enjoy the beautiful view from its belvedere, then walk to the Barolo chapel, a controversial contemporary art operation by Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett. We return to our hotel by coach.
Walking: 4 hours - grade: easy/moderate on dirt trails.

Day 3
Our morning's walk takes us to Serralunga d'Alba, where we visit the town's 14th century fortress with its interesting towers. We enjoy lunch at a local inn, then transfer by bus to Grinzane Cavour for a visit to its 13 th century castle and museum. After our visit, we continue back to the hotel on foot or by coach.
Walking: 4 hours, easy/moderate (dirt trails).

Day 4
We drive to Altavilla, near Alba, where we begin our walk to Barbaresco, along paths that give glimpses of Alpine scenery and follow the Tanaro river. After a wine tasting at a local producer in Barbaresco and lunch at a wine cellar, we walk to Neive to meet a local "trifulau", or truffle hunter, who lectures on the priceless white truffles that abound in the roots of the local trees. Our private coach takes us back to our hotel.
Walking : 4 hours - easy/moderate (dirt trails).

Day 5
Depart by coach for Bra, where we stroll for a couple of hours around the weekly market. Our lunch is at the Boccondivino Restaurant in the town of Bra, know as the headquarters of the Slow Food Movement. A representative meets with us and discusses the goals and ideals of this unique organization. Then we transfer to Staffarda Abbey, a 12th century Cistercian abbey, where we visit the cloister, the refectory, the lay brothers' hall, the lodge and the church. Return to our hotel by private coach.
Walking: 2 hours - easy (asphalt/gravel).

Day 6
This morning we return to the city of Alba, where we take a guided tour of the town center's Roman, Gothic and renaissance monuments. Lunch is on our own and afternoon is free for strolling and exploring the town on your own. Our return to the hotel is by private coach.
Walking : 2 hours - easy (asphalt)

Day 7
After breakfast we walk to Novello, a small village of homes originally built by Roman nobles. We transfer by coach to a cheese factory to learn about the cheeses of the Langhe, a well-known gourmet treat. After lunch at the farm we walk to a nearby nougat factory and learn how this delicious sweet is made. We return to our hotel by coach.
Walking : 4 hours - moderate, (gravel/dirt trails).

Day 8
We say goodbye to our handsome villa and depart by coach for Torino, capital of Piemonte and first capital of Italy. Enjoy a guided field trip on foot and by motorcoach to see the highlights of this beautiful Baroque city rich in history and architecture. We have lunch at a wonderful 19th century café, famous for its hot chocolate
Walking: 2 hours - easy (asphalt).

Day 9
After breakfast transfer by private motorcoach to Turin airport (approximately 1.5 hours) for return flights.

All our tours are strongly customized and cut out of the specific needs of the customer.

For further information or to request fare estimates, please contact us at +39 011 6604261 or via e-mail at info@raggiungere.net



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