Piedmont: Barolo & Langhe Wine Region Walking Holidays
Trek hills and valleys, sheltering the quaint rural villages of the Piedmont region, set against a backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of the neighbouring Alps. The Barolo and Langhe region is renowned for its local produce (home of the famous white truffle and Barolo wine), and on your walk through classic Italian countryside, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the award-winning restaurants and vineyards of the area.
- Nights
- 7 to 7 Nights
- Distance
- 48.9 to 48.9 miles
- Location
- Northwestern Italy
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Season
- Apr to Nov
- Price from
- £820
Highlights
Dramatic Alps Scenery in the Barolo Wine Region
- Travel through the heart of the Barolo wine region with opportunities to sample the region’s fine wines and cuisine (truffles and local cheeses in particular)
- Breath-taking views of the snow-capped Alps and Mt. Monviso as you make your way through hazelnut forests and vineyards
- Rustic hilltop villages, the medieval city of Alba and antiquated little towns with their fascinating history, old piazzas and medieval towers
- Journey through a pastoral, rustic region where wine production remains mainly a small-scale, family-run operation
- The Langhe wine-growing region is preserved as part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, not just for its famous wine production, but the natural beauty of its landscape
Why this Walk?
Travel through the heart of the Barolo wine region on foot, learning about the local cuisine and culture, with the opportunity to indulge in some of the area’s award-winning local wines. Take paths that lead through forests of hazel and vineyards, enjoying breathtaking views of the snow-capped Alps and Mt. Monviso in the distance. The medieval city of Alba and other antiquated little towns are also found en route, with their fascinating history, old piazzas and medieval towers.
The Path
The nature of the paths you take while walking in the Langhe Valley, are based on their original use. You'll find that the roads taken through chestnut groves are wide paths that follow the contours of the slope, whilst rural roads and mule tracks are more undulating underfoot. These routes are testimony to a more subdued, wild and natural aspect of Italy, where the medieval architecture and vineyards blend seamlessly into the surrounding hills of the Langhe region. The Langhe is a hilly valley, with uphill climbs through vineyards. Here, you’ll find an undulating terrain that is fairly gentle on the whole, with infrequent strenuous sections as you ascend and descend through the ravines left by dried up riverbeds.
The Accommodation
Accommodation in the local area is often converted from 19th century villas and old farmhouses, here you'll find that renovation work has been carried out with simplicity and a sense of stewardship to the original historic features and character of the building. From your hotel in the heart of the city of Alba to the Agriturismo restored farmhouses in the Barolo region, accommodation is selected on the character of the places you visit. All rooms have private bathrooms with breakfast included in the price.
Choose Your Walk
Our Piedmont Itineraries
Roddi to Cortemilia
55 miles (88.5 km)ITA-PDM1
From £820 Per Person
Key Information
- 7 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfers where indicated in the programme as a standard arrangement
- Walk Pack, to include Road Book (route notes/mapping) including directions to your accommodation and destination information
- Local map
- Access to a Travel App
Price Does Not Include
- City taxes (per person) only payable direct to accommodations - city tax can vary during the year and new taxes can be introduced but vary from 1,50€ to 4€ depending on location and accommodation type.
- Packed lunches (own arrangements)
- Evening meals (own arrangements). Available in local restaurant or in-house
- Travel to Alba/travel from Cortemilia
Customise your trip?
We can organise additional nights/rest days, as well as transport options. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you with your specific requirements.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
Piedmont Client Reviews
4.7/5 based on 10 reviews
"This was our 2nd walk with Celtic Trails. Like the last one it was a great "reset" in our busy lives. Time for reflection and connection."
"Celtic Trails is a small walking company based in Wales that features unique walking routes in Europe and very effective personalized service for their clients."
"All good:walks, accommodations, transfer, food"
"Celtic Trails is excellent & extremely responsive"
"Walking with Celtic Trails was better than any other company I've used, a big plus was all the knowledge gained about the agricultural products produced locally whilst walking Piedmont - Barolo & Langhe Wine Route Holiday"
"Reliable and comprehensive, a good standard of accommodation overall."
"Very professional, comprehensive, responsive and excellent communication and support right throughout; could not recommend more highly."
"The walks are priced fairly and the service was excellent. Communication is clear and concise."
"Our experience with Celtic Trails was: well planned - helpful - effective - nice accomm."
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Customise your trip?
We can organise additional nights/rest days, as well as transport options. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you with your specific requirements.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
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