PIEMONTE & LANGHE

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR

PIEDMONT & LANGHE

This trek will give you the opportunity to discover the diverse landscapes of the Langhe.

The Langhe is a geographical region or sub-region of lower Piedmont, located between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti. It comprises an extensive hilly system, bounded by the Tànaro, Belbo, Bòrmida di Millesimo, and Bòrmida di Spigno rivers, and bordering the Astesana, Monferrato, and Roero regions.

The tour will allow you to visit some of the most beautiful and characteristic villages in the area.

The first part of the journey will focus on Barolo, as it takes place almost entirely among the vineyards that have made the region famous worldwide. This wine is produced from Nebbiolo grapes, which in these areas extend as far as the eye can see. On the hilltops, you will find villages and castles that invite you to linger and enjoy a good glass of wine and a reinvigorating meal. The second part of the journey will take you to the wildest part of the region, the Alta Langa, where the star of the show is the hazelnut, the Piedmontese variety considered one of the best in the world. Forests, deep valleys, and hazelnut trees punctuate the journey to Cortemilia, the final destination of your holiday. Its history dates back to the Paleolithic and today it is one of the most important towns in the Langhe.

The town center is composed of medieval houses; the town is famous for its round hazelnut.

Day 1: Individual arrival in Alba

Day 2: Alba - Grinzane - Barolo: 13 km / approx. 3.5 hours

In the morning, a taxi will take you to Grinzane Castle, where your walking journey begins, taking you through Gallo d'Alba and then through the vineyards of La Morra to reach Barolo and its castle.

Day 3: Barolo - Novello - Monforte: 9 km / approx. 2.5 hours or 14 km / approx. 4 hours

The current route passes almost entirely through the finest Nebbiolo vineyards, which produce one of Italy's most prized wines. We first arrive in Novello with its imposing castle, then climb towards Monforte, where we can relax in the town's main square, always bustling with tourists and locals. The longer route passes near Monchiero.

Day 4 Monforte - Cissone: 16 km / approximately 4.5 hours

Today's route takes us to Serralunga, Sinio, Roddino, and then Cissone. In addition to the usual rows of grapes, we encounter the first hazelnut trees, typical of the upper Langhe, and some slightly wilder woodland areas. It's worth stopping in Serralunga, visiting the castle, and enjoying a glass of wine.

Day 5: Cissone, Rest Day

Today you can take a short circular route around the hills of this charming village, or relax on the agriturismo terrace.

Day 6: Cissone - Cravanzana: 17 km / approximately 5 hours

We are in Alta Langa, famous for its hazelnuts. The landscape is characterized by extensive hazelnut cultivation and the deep Belbo Valley, which we cross after a stop at the beautiful church of Cerretto Langhe, to reach Cravanzana.

Day 7: Cravanzana - Cortemilia: 12 km / approximately 3.5 hours

From Cravanzana, we begin a pleasant downhill stretch towards Torre Bormida, where we cross the river of the same name. We then begin a steep climb towards Bergolo, one of the smallest and most characteristic municipalities of the Alta Langa. From here, we continue through the forests to Cortemilia, an ancient village dating back to Roman times.

Day 8: Cortemilia; The tour ends after breakfast.

Tour Type Self-guided

Departure Dates Daily from March to October (minimum 2 people).

Length 8 days/7 nights

Tour Level Easy/Intermediate

The route was chosen primarily on roads with low traffic density, in some places even on bike paths, despite the reputation of being a busy area. The altitude gain is minimal.

Luggage Transfer Yes

Personal Briefing No

Luggage Transfers Only Yes

Tailor-Made Tour Yes

On request

 -Accommodation in 3/4* hotels and b&b

 -Breakfast Buffet

 -Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

 -Taxi Alba - Grinzane on day 2

 -Road book, maps, tourist information in English

 -Telephone service hotline

 -Transfer from origin to starting point and return

 -Meals and beverages

 -Entrance fees to churches, museums and so on

 -Tips and personal expenses

 -Everything not listed under item “Included in the tour price”

To book, fill in and send the registration form to info@aemmeviaggi.it;
pay 30% of the foreseen cost, provide for the balance 6 weeks before departure.