Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont
Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont
Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont
9 Days Starting and ending in Benevello
Visiting: Benevello, Grinzane Cavour, Fontanafredda, Castiglione Falletto, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W08PB
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
On this self-guided, hotel-to-hotel walking holiday, you'll explore the beautifully tranquil Langhe region of Piedmont, a gastronomic gem quietly tucked into Italy's north-western corner. Recently recognised by UNESCO, the countryside is a glorious mix of gently rippling, wave-shaped hills cloaked by layers of vines, sunflowers and oak forests, crowned with honey-hued hamlets and majestic Savoy castles.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Â Arrive At Benevello
Location: Benevello
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa d'Amelia
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive at your hotel in time for a swim before dinner.
Day 2 : Benevello To Grinzane Cavour
Location: Grinzane Cavour, Fontanafredda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Pavesi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a short transfer you follow a gentle path alongside the clear waters of
the Tanaro River, next to which pheasants and partridges rustle in the oak
forest. It's on to Roddi (the castle here used to house the University of
Truffle Dogs!) and Grinzane Cavour with its wonderful megalithic castle with
amazing views. Time for a drink on the terrace at our stunning 4 star hotel
in the village centre before dinner.Â
Day 3 : At Grinzane Cavour
Location: Grinzane Cavour
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Pavesi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Grinzane Cavour is an atmospheric wine village with wine tasting on offer in
its UNESCO-recognised castle. Gastronomic capital, Alba, is easily reached
from here (you may wish to take a taxi there, then walk back); explore the
cobbled crimson squares and bustling porticoed streets.Â
Day 4 : Grinzane Cavour To Castiglione Falletto
Location: Grinzane Cavour, Castiglione Falletto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Torri
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a short transfer to panoramic hilltop Diano d'Alba you follow lush
paths with hawks cruising overhead as you cross the Talloria River. Then it's
a gentle climb through holm oak to reach Serralunga d'Alba, whose C13 castle
seems to surge towards the sky - you still need to cross the drawbridge to
visit it. A last gentle ascent through vines takes you to the centre of
Castiglione Falletto and your welcoming village hotel
Day 5 : At Castiglione Falletto
Location: La Morra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Le Torri
Meals Included: Breakfast
Perhaps follow a circular route today (route notes provided), first visiting
tiny Annunziata with its frescoed chapel (and an excellent farmhouse
trattoria). Then it's on through sun-dappled hamlets and delicate swaying
vines to reach La Morra, the 'Balcony of the Langhe', with plenty of
wine-tasting opportunities in the bustling centre - even Julius Caesar
stopped here to try some!Â
Day 6 : Castiglione Falletto To Monforte D'alba
Location: Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d'Alba
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Beccaris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Descending gently to the Talloria Valley, you follow the stream's
poplar-shaded path towards the ochre-hued 16th century castle of Barolo,
which stands guard over the village's world-famous vineyards. Maybe visit
panoramic Novello, a belvedere town built as a summer retreat for the
residents of Alba, before continuing through fields ablaze with colourful
wild flowers to reach our elegant villa hotel at Monforte d'Alba.
Optional shorter walk: 2hrs, distance 8km/5mi
Day 7 : At Monforte D'alba
Location: Monforte d'Alba
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Beccaris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Situated in its own scented garden with views across mediaeval Monforte and
beyond (even Mont Blanc on a clear day), Villa Beccaris offers a tempting
swimming pool and a sun-trap courtyard. Alternatively, explore this pretty
town with twisting streets clinging to the hillside. There are also plenty of
opportunities for wine tasting.
Day 8 : Monforte D'alba To BenevelloÂ
Location: Monforte d'Alba, Benevello
Accommodation Name: Villa d'Amelia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a lift to lovely Serravalle Langhe, from where you join the Sentiero
della Valle Tanaro. First, shaded by hazelnut, oak and poplar trees, you
reach Albaretto della Torre dominated by its 13th century Duecentesca tower.
After lunch the panorama opens out with spectacular views back to Alba and
the Tanaro Valley as you descend gently towards Benevello. There's time for
one last swim before dinner
Day 9 : Leave Benevello
Location: Benevello
Meals Included: Breakfast
LEAVE BENEVELLO
What's Included
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Arrival and departure transfers (for flight inclusive packages)
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Route notes and maps providedÂ
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All continental breakfast
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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Walking transfers
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
What's Not Included
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Arrival and departure transfers (for land only packages - available for a supplement)
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Travel insurance
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Visas and vaccinations
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Single supplements
Accommodation
You will stay in our carefully picked hotels, often with pools, and full of character and contrasts, from a gorgeous wine estate that was once owned by Italian royalty in Fontanafredda, to a beautifully restored 19th century family villa, complete with its own converted chapel and superb restaurant in Benevello.
Food
All breakfasts. Italian food is one of the country’s most revered exports and Piedmont is a region that won’t disappoint gastronomes! The cuisine is a fusion of the best of Italian and French food. However, the region’s rural nature means that dishes are predominantly simple but use exceptional quality and flavoursome ingredients. Piedmont’s wine is famous throughout the world, and justifiably so. The most famous are the wines of the Langhe, which produces Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera as well as whites such as Asti and Moscato.
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
12+ age people people can go on this tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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