
Italy: Piedmont, Langhe & the Italian Riviera
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 7 - 37 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$4,645
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,645
Per person, double occupancy
Italy: Piedmont, Langhe & the Italian Riviera
Mountains, vineyards, coastal villages; riveting Riviera rides await you during this spectacular culinary bike tour of Italy. Your journey includes a lesson in truffle hunting from a local farmer and his dog. Across the Tanaro River en route to La Morra, you will discover its beloved Barolo vineyards, castles, and cascine farmhouses. Cycle an ancient route into Alta Langa, basking in panoramic views of the Alps. Pause for lunch along the banks of the Bormida River and sip vino in the regal wine estate of Fontanafredda. Trace the azure waters of the Ligurian coast, ride into quaint seaside villages, and prepare fresh pesto pasta with locals. Each magnificent day ensures there’s no slice of Northern Italian culture left unseen or untasted.
Tour Highlights
- Join a farmer and his trusty dog on a hunt for precious truffles on the trails of one of the last unspoiled woods in the area.
- Enjoy a three-night stay at the historic Tenuta di Fontanafredda, whose winery was founded by a king.
- Discover hilltop La Morra and the quaint medieval village of Barolo, famous for their eponymous wines.
- Sip Barolo where it was born when you head into a majestic underground cellar, named one of the 100 most beautiful in the world.
- Learn to prepare pesto like the locals do during a fun and informative cooking class.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. The rides are on paved roads with little car traffic and undulating terrain for the first four days, with scenic mountain views. It follows a panoramic easy bike path along the sea for the final part. Our VBT support vehicle is always available. However, if you opt to ride with a VBT E-bike (free of charge), the tour is ideal for beginners, as well.
- Daily Mileage: 7 - 37 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hours|
- Group Size: 22
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Apr62º/42º
May70º/50º
Jun77º/57º
Jul82º/61º
Aug80º/60º
Sep74º/55º
Oct63º/45º
Average
Precipitation:
Apr4.1 in
May4.7 in
Jun3.8 in
Jul2.6 in
Aug3.1 in
Sep2.8 in
Oct3.5 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Turin and one night in Nice (France), in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
6 nights in 4-star hotels | ||
11 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners |

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Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2023 Pre-Trip Extension - Turin
2 Nights From $345 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at the Grand Hotel Sitea
- Airport car service for arrival
- Hospitality desk
- City orientation tour
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Turin right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
Start your day with a delicious included breakfast at your hotel. This morning meet our local VBT representative at 10:00 a.m. at the hotel. The representative will answer your questions and offer an orientation walk in the neighborhood. This unconventional two-hour guided tour will highlight Turin’s unknown attractions including a visit to an open market to discover local specialties, a stop in a very special coffee shop, plus other hidden treasures. Our representative will also propose an optional guided tour for the afternoon or next day.
You have the rest of the day free to relax or to explore, using VBT’s city information as your guide.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2023 Post-Trip Extension - Nice
2 Nights From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at the La Malmaison Nice or Hotel Massena
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Nice airport will be provided (an approximately 20 to 30 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Our fifth trip with VBT and we both thought it was exceptional. Our leaders were from the region and knew many small details that made the whole trip more interesting. Slow food means local and fresh foods. Different cultural twists to dishes you think you know. The views were breath taking and the down hills exhilarating to say the least. Challenging and along the way we got to experience e-bikes. Don't be afraid to try. Every step of the way, beautiful people and accommodations.
Cycling Piedmont: Into Italy’s Slow Food Farmland
I have waited many years before finally deciding on taking the Piedmont trip with VBT!! And, what a wonderful time I had!! The tour guides were superb, the wine country was awesome, offering some great rides with beautiful vistas. In addition, each of the villas we stayed at were cheerfully staffed with very beautiful accommodations. I have already booked another trip next year - it's going to be hard to wait that long!!!
Cycling Piedmont: Into Italy’s Slow Food Farmland
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