Gastronomic Barolo

Tucked away in Northern Italy, Piedmont is a region brimming with softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets, world-class wines and incredible hotels.

Your cycling holiday is varied and mainly follows quiet, traffic-free country roads. Starting in the lush chestnut hills, you'll wind through terraces of swaying vines, verdant pine forests and gurgling rivers to discover pretty hilltop hamlets and ancient castles. The region boasts an incredible array of fine wine towns, including Barbaresco and Barolo, both ideal lunch stops on your cycling days.

Other highlights include exploring Alba's crimson cobbled streets (and trying some local chocolate!), drinking in Alpine views as you freewheel towards Treiso and strolling amongst the tangle of streets and geranium-decked houses of Monforte d'Alba's wonderful centre...