FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE MON 6 SEP | WELCOME
A morning group transfer from Turin to Biletta and our very comfortable hotel.
We'll check the bikes before a short shake-out ride past the double tree - literally! Dinner in the evening with our Tour Briefing and official Welcome.
DISTANCE | 37KM | 23MI
ELEVATION | 500M | 1650FT
DAY TWO TUE 7 SEP | LOOP RIDE TO CASALE MONFERRATO
Fantastic ride through the rolling hills of the Asti region towards the famous river Po, and the town of Casale Monferrato. The revered Barbera grapes are believed to originate in the hills of Monferrato, and we'll see neat rows of these as well as other grape varieties unfold across the landscape; nature and man working in harmony.
DISTANCE | 70KM | 43MI
ELEVATION | 1200M | 3900FT
DAY THREE WED 8 SEP | BILETTA TO ALBA
The start of the ride, heading south towards Alba, is through open farmland dedicated to food production. As we near Alba the crops give way to a proliferation of vines marking our entry into the incredible Langhe wine region. We stay in the thriving little town of Alba.
DISTANCE | 84KM | 53MI
ELEVATION |1200M | 3900FT
DAY FOUR THU 9 SEP | ALBA LOOP
A beautiful ride today as we pedal into the heart of the Langhe wine region. Almost every business in every town is related to wine and food. The revered Nebbiolo grapes used to produce the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines comes from this region, and we can't wait to introduce you to the wines and winemakers along the way.
DISTANCE | 80KM | 50MI
ELEVATION | 1500M | 4900FT
DAY FIVE FRI 10 SEP | ALBA TO BISTAGNO
Today is an easier day with a short, temperate course winding through small towns such as Nizza Monferrato where the vines are literally on the door step of the city. This region is home to sparkling wines. Indeed the cellars of Canelli are such masterpieces of engineering and architecture, and wind so extensively beneath the town that some have UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
DISTANCE | 57KM | 35MI
ELEVATION | 750M | 2450FT
DAY SIX SAT 11 SEP | BISTAGNO TO GAVI
Shocking but true - our route today features a town and wine that do not start with 'B'! A scenic ride that meanders to Villa Sparina passing through Gavi along the way. Gorgeous views are to be had from the fort perched high above the village. In addition to superb wines, Gavi is also famous for delicious ravioli.
DISTANCE | 70KM | 43MI
ELEVATION | 1400M | 4600FT
DAY SEVEN SUN 12 SEP | LOOP TO CASTELLANIA
A visit for cyclists to Piedmont would not be complete without a ride to the home town of Fausto Coppi. Ride the roads on which the famous Fausto and his brother forged their cycling skills.
DISTANCE | 70KM | 43MI
ELEVATION | 1000M | 3300FT
DAY EIGHT MON 13 SEP | LOOP TO MARCAROLO
Stunning views as we ride into the Natural Park of Capanne di Marcarolo, and dip over the regional border into Liguria. Today is your Queen stage. Three passes in the fledgling western end of the Apennines with steady climbs and descents frequented by Piedmont's most famous cyclist Fausto Coppi.
Seriously sensational dinner to celebrate an incredible week of riding.
DISTANCE | 85KM | 53MI
ELEVATION | 2100M | 6890FT
DAY NINE TUE 14 SEP | GOODBYE
Early morning transfer to Turin - we'll get you there around mid-morning, so you can make departure plans accordingly.
Time to say farewell, until next time!
Ride safe Puntos.