Grade

Moderate

When

March-Nov

Accommodation

Top class

Price

From €860

Bike Included

Hybrid Bike

Start - Finish

Moncalvo - Canelli

Bike Rental E Bike / Road bike

on request

From: 860

Description

Monferrato Piedmont Cycling Trip

Monferrato Piedmont Cycling Trip
Self-guided from €860, the guided options are on request
March to November

For guided options for 4 persons or more, send us an email to info@cycleclassictours.com

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Self-guided Monferrato Piedmont Cycling Trip

Challenge yourself to a week riding through the timeless hills and iconic landscapes of Basso and Alto Monferrato. From perched villages surrounding ancient castles to the evocative Basso Monferrato rice paddies that stretch into the distance, you will pass through the noble vineyards of Ruche, Grignolino, and Moscato, the serene hillsides of Alto Monferrato, and through pastureland on the wild slopes of Roccaverano.
A memorable journey by bike through a region still unexplored: scenery beyond words, authentic hospitality, great wines, delicious dishes, and excellent typical local produce.

Explore the Monferrato region in Piedmont on your bike

  • Embrace the boundless horizons and rolling hills of a unique territory
  • Be amazed by the remarkable stretches of fertile rice paddies
  • Enjoy the noble and ancient wines from a centuries-old tradition
  • Taste the authentic recipes of this tradition in the best osterie del Monferrato

Explorer:

No-frills accommodation, traditional taverns and rustic cellars. Genuine family-run lodgings with a simple and homely ambience.

  • 2-5 pax From €860 per person
  • 6-10 pax From €755 per person
  • > 10 pax On request

Charme:

Charming residences, gourmet restaurants and prestigious wineries. Refined hospitality with attention to detail and elegant settings.

  • 2-5 pax From €1025 per person
  • 6-10 pax From €920 per person
  • > 10 pax On request

Elegance:

Premium hotels, exceptional restaurants and exclusive wineries. Outstanding service and superior experiences in unique settings.

  • On request
Day 1
Arrival / Check in

From 15:00 | Arrival in Moncalvo and check in at your hotel.

Time at leisure.

18:00 | Bikes and accessories delivered directly to your hotel (TREK DS 8.2 or similar, repair kit, helmet, bags, lock, Garmin GPS, and a general map of the territory).

Welcome aperitif and briefing with the staff.

20:00 | Dinner at a selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on the spot).

Day 2
The Great Horizons of Monferrato

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 1 Moncalvo – Cocconato – Moncalvo:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 60 Km | 1741 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 44 Km | 1128 m.

 Itineraries uploaded to the Garmin GPS.

 One of Italy’s most important wine districts, this land remains one of its best-kept secrets. Experience a true sense of discovery as you ride the ridgeline between elegant villages and through hushed vineyards. Your eye will pass over layers of rolling hills to the distant Alps, finding the same inspiration as generations of artists, poets and dreamers.

Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on spot).

Overnight stay.

Day 3
The Castle of Gabiano

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 2 Moncalvo – Gabiano – Moncalvo:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 67 Km | 2285 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 Km | 1769 m.

 Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

 One of the finest examples of noble Piedmont architecture, the Gabiano Castle's dominant position reveals magnificent views in all directions. The complexity of this corner of Italy becomes clear as you survey hills laden with vines and plains cultivated with rice along the river Po. Finally, ascend through wooded hills to find the Sacro Monte di Crea, a sanctuary of great historical importance.

Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on spot).

Overnight stay.

Day 4
The Ruché and Grignolino Hills

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 3 Moncalvo – Vignale M.to – Moncalvo:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 62 Km | 1635 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 Km | 1311 m.

 Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

 Two particular wine varieties are grown through these local hills and rarely found outside this area. It’s one more story that reveals the depth of Monferrato. Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on spot).

Overnight stay.

Day 5
Canelli and the Moscato Vineyards

Breakfast. Check-out.

 Luggage drop-off in reception to be transferred to your next hotel.

Departure for cycling stage 4 from Moncalvo to Canelli:

- distance and climbing itinerary: 53 Km | 1226 m;

- short itinerary not available for this stage.

 Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

 The sparkling wines of Asti find their home in Canelli. Here you find the Underground Cathedrals, historic subterranean cellars excavated in the chalky soil below Canelli during the 18th and 19th centuries. They descend up to 32 meters under the city and meander for over 20 km through the entire Canelli hill. They are called “cathedrals” because they create mystical, almost spiritual, environments and are true masterpieces of engineering and enological architecture. In these exposed brick cells of varying size and space, thousands of bottles of fine wine are left to ferment at a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees, taking on the typical aromas and flavors of Canelli’s sparkling wine. They have been also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Arrival in Canelli and check-in at your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on spot).

Overnight stay.

Day 6
The Alto Monferrato and Acqui Hillsides

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 5 Canelli – Acqui Terme – Canelli:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 68 Km | 1913 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 47 Km | 1236 m.

 Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

 The southern side of Monferrato reaches toward the Ligurian coast and climbs into the mountains that separate the regions. Discover evidence of Roman hot springs in Acqui Terme and experience the different character of the Acqui hills.

Back to your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on spot).

Overnight stay.

Day 7
The Alta Langa and Roccaverano Pastures

Breakfast.

Departure for cycling stage 6 Canelli – Roccaverano – Canelli:

- distance and climbing full itinerary: 61 Km | 2284 m;

- distance and climbing short itinerary: 50 Km | 1862 m.

 Itineraries uploaded on Garmin GPS.

 Roccaverano is the highest town in the highest part of the Langhe. The surrounding pastures reveal gastronomic treasures including local cheeses, salamis and hazelnuts. Connect with the farmers and producers to discover natural methods preserved for generations.

Back to your hotel.

 Bikes and accessories collected from your hotel.

20:00 | Dinner at selected restaurant (à la carte with payment on spot).

Overnight stay.

Day 8
Departure

Breakfast. Check-out.




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Booking Information

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  • All prices are based on double rooms
  • All-day departures are possible
  • For bookings & inquiries info@cycleclassictours.com
Explorer category
  • Price per person based on 2-5 pax €860
  • Price per person based on 6-10 Pax €755
  • Group larger than 10 pax (on request)
Charme category
  • Price per person based on 2-5 pax from €1025
  • Price per person based on 6-10 pax from €920
  • Group larger than 10 pax (on request)

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Accommodation

  • 7 nights in a double room (4 nights in Moncalvo and 3 nights in Canelli)
  • Breakfast and local city taxes for 7 nights
Services
  • Dinner reservation at selected restaurants for 6 nights (à la carte with payment on the spot)
  • Front-suspended hybrid bike rental TREK DS 8.2 or similar, repair kit, helmet, bags, and lock
  • Garmin GPS rental with uploaded cycling itineraries and map of the territory
  • Bike delivery and drop-off directly at your hotel
  • Welcome aperitif and briefing with our staff
  • Luggage transport to the next hotel on day 5
  • Voucher-free service, all taxes, operating costs, contact person available in case of emergency 24/7
  • Extras in general and anything not expressly specified under “Included”
  • Accommodation in a double room single-use cat. Explorer: +280 € pp (7 nights)
  • Accommodation in a double room single-use cat. Charme: +350 € pp (7 nights)
  • Extra nights before, during, or after the tour
  • Dinners with a set tasting menu or 3 courses à la carte, drinks excluded cat. Explorer: +240 € pp (6 dinners)
  • Dinners with a set tasting menu or 3 courses à la carte, drinks excluded cat. Charme: +300 € pp (6 dinners)
  • Road bike rental BIANCHI INTREPIDA carbon frame or similar: +70 € pp (7 days)
  • Front-suspended hybrid E-BIKE rental TREK DS 8.2+ or similar: +105 € pp (7 days)
  • Biking guide service
  • Private transfers to Moncalvo/from Canelli on arrival and departure day
  • Optional activities, custom services, and/or itinerary

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