Cycling Tours in Piemonte

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1 Cycling Tours in Piemonte Langhe, Roero & Monferrato areas Unique cycling experiences, fine wines and food 4 days/3 nights program

2 Piemonte at its best Located in the north west of Italy, halfway between Nice and Milan, Piemonte borders France to the west and Switzerland to the north. The Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014, possess stunning sceneries and landscapes, along with a rich history and a top- notch fine wine & food tradition. These areas of Southern Piemonte are basically hilly and offer a great diversity of panoramas, such as hills covered by vineyards, groves of fruit and hazelnut, pure forests, etc. The incredible fine wine & food tradition has so much to offer too: some of the finest Italian red wines are made in this region (such as Barolo and Barbaresco) and the worldwide known White Truffle of Alba comes from this area as well. Without forgetting all the other typical and local foods, such as cheeses, hazelnut, cured meats, strawberry, peach, etc., made by very small and artisanal family owned farms in most cases. Enjoying all this and riding along peaceful and narrow roads, among top vineyards of Barolo and Barbaresco, along ridgelines and hilltops with astonish views or in the charming forests of the Alta Langa and experiencing The climbs of the champions are unique and unforgettable experiences for cycling lovers. You will never forget the breathtaking and stunning landscapes overlooking the whole area... The choice is yours, enjoy and experience these gorgeous areas of Piemonte in an exclusive way!

3 The stunning settings of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas in Italy s Piemonte region truly are a "paradise" for cycling lovers as well as for fine wine & food enthusiasts. Enjoy the exclusive experience of riding on the most scenic roads of these areas, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in June 2014, and discover fine wines and amazing local food too.

4 Day 1 - Arrival & Check-in at the Hotel Welcome to Piemonte! Our staff picks you up at the airport or train station and we meet at the 4 stars Hotel; after some relax, we fit everyone on the right bike (unless you have brought your own road bike). A professional staff fixes and makes the bikes ready for the first ride of the following day; you may also enjoy a warm up ride so that to make sure your bike is ready to go. In the evening, we celebrate your first night in Piemonte at the Hotel, with a dinner made of local food. Meals included: Dinner at the Hotel. Day 2 - Discover the Alta Langa area Our first cycling day is in the Alta Langa area: our staff picks up you and your bikes and take you to the point of departure. We start from the small village of Murazzano, renowned for its DOP cheese, and we ride amongst hazelnut groves and pure forests, experiencing The climbs of the champions and exploring small, beautiful and past timeless villages surrounded by the mystical beauty of the castles. Short breaks for a coffee, taking pictures or filling up our bidons from fresh water spring allow us to relax and enjoy the pure landscapes of the area. We finish the tour in a wonderful farm in Dogliani for a visit and for a refreshment made of local, handmade and high quality products. Then, we bring you to the Hotel where you relax before dinner. Meals incl.: breakfast, after- ride refreshment and dinner at the Hotel.

5 Alta Langa route and detailed elevation profile General information Start from: Murazzano Finish to: Dogliani Min. Elevation: 280 m/920 ft Distance: 90 km/55 miles Elevation gain: 1450 m/4760 ft Max. Elevation: 870 m/2855 ft Activity: Road cycling Difficulty: Medium Route: Hilly

6 Day 3 - Barolo & Barbaresco areas For our second and last day of cycling, we enjoy an amazing ride amongst some of the top vineyards of Italy: Barolo and Barbaresco vine- growing areas are dominated by the Nebbiolo grape, from which these two of the most sought- after Italian wines have origin. Today, we leave from the city of Alba, the capital of the Langhe region and famous for the White Truffle too. The first part of the tour leads us through some of the most beautiful villages and scenic roads of the Barolo wine region, with breathtaking views of the whole area. The second part of the ride, instead, brings us to the Barbaresco wine area, which is as much gorgeous as the first one. On the way through both areas, we stop in the most scenic spots to fully enjoy the settings and for a coffee break or taking some pictures. The tour ends in Neive, a fabulous village that is in the club of the most beautiful hamlets of Italy, for a refreshment/happy hour made of some wine and appetizers. For your last night with us, dinner is in a local or Michelin starred restaurant. Meals included: breakfast and after- ride refreshment.

7 Barolo & Barbaresco route and detailed elevation profile General information Start from: Alba Finish to: Neive Min. Elevation: 150 m/490 ft Distance: 87 km/54 miles Elevation gain: 1490 m/4890 ft Max. Elevation: 545 m/1790 ft Activity: Road cycling Difficulty: Medium Route: Hilly

8 Day 4 - Departure Time to say goodbye after a couple of amazing days of cycling, fine wines and great food, which let you discover a small part of this stunning corner of Piemonte and a few of its beauties. Today we take you to the airport or train station for your next destination. We hope to welcome you back again in the future in order to share other wonderful cycling tours plenty of fine wines and food as well.

9 Included services Additional/on request services 4 stars Hotel accommodation in standard double room (3 nights and 3 breakfasts) 2 dinners at the Hotel (beverages and wine not included) Coffee/pastry break during each ride 2 refreshements made of high quality local products at the end of each ride or as a break during the ride Route support for every ride and the whole day: van with driver that transfers you from the Hotel to the point of departure and back to the Hotel after the ride (when necessary), equipped with bike rack and able to provide assistance to the group with water, energy booster, snacks and mechanic support Bike leader/guide Not included services Round trip transfers from airport or train station Insurance* (unless you already have your own one) Premium carbon road bike rental: 140 /bike for the full program Mid- range carbon road bike rental: 75 /bike for the full program 1 dinner Accommodation tax: 1,50 /person/night to pay at the Hotel Single room supplement (80 /night), superior double room, suite Alternative accommodation in a 5 stars luxury Resort, boutique Hotel and Relais, or B&B Photographer service for one day: 160 Visit and tasting in a small cheese maker farm for the Alta Langa route (according to the season): price to be established on request Visit and tasting in a small hazelnut farm for the Alta Langa route (according to the season): price to be established on request Emotional video: 2- days service with 2 professional video reporters, processing and editing of the video included: 750 Organization of seminars/workshops about different aspects of cycling (training, nutrition, biomechanics, etc.): price to be established on request Functional evaluation tests of aerobic and anaerobic aspects, VO2 max and VO2 anaerobic threshold: 160 /person Tourist guide for non- riders: 150 /day Arrangement of winery visits and wine tastings with your personal Wine Advisor and with chauffeur service Notes: Ø Routes and itineraries may be subject to modifications Ø Some winery visits and tastings may be subject to small fees charged by the wineries themselves for the service Ø During the cycling days we have some breaks and the van support so, overall, we avoid scheduled lunches that may cause strict plans to follow and obey, and therefore lead to more stressful days. However, we may have more breaks or a light lunch according to your needs *Depending on the insurance policy, the cost may range from 6 /person/day (2.500 of max. coverage) to 15 /person/day ( of max. coverage)

10 Why to choose us We are a local-based company with a wide and deep knowledge of the area, as we have been riding in the region for over ten years. We bring our customers to discover the best spots of this corner of Piemonte, so that eventually they may fall in love with this region, if they are not yet. We love building up distinctive relationships with our clients and make them feel at home while they are with us, because we share the same passions about cycling, wine and food We carefully select the routes with the aim of bringing our clients to ride on roads with poor traffic (according to the topography of the area) as well as taking them to enjoy the best and most scenic landscapes of the region, so that they can fully experience and appreciate this fabulous corner of Piemonte in the most relaxed possible way We have a flexible approach and we can adapt the cycling tour to our clients needs and requests. We can create longer and harder routes for more exigent cyclists or make the itineraries shorter and easier (no less than km though, because of our approach). We can give clients more freedom during their stay with less prearranged services or, vice versa, we can plan more or everything for their stay, even with additional services not listed in this leaflet Since the whole area has so much to offer in terms of food and wine, our aim also is to let our customers discover the best products and wines of the region through the careful selection of farms and wineries, which represent some of the finest expressions of the area and allow our clients to discover and understand the great diversity of the region We bring our customers to discover small/medium family owned wineries, from top ones to hidden gems, so that they can have a deeper insight and a closer engagement with the winery, its history and its production philosophy During our clients stay, we want them to fully relax and completely enjoy the experience with us by having fun while doing what they love to do, namely riding a bike, enjoying the region, its stunning landscapes, its great food and fine wines. Our customers stay in one or maximum two different Hotels to avoid some boring and annoying transfers

11 Join us for a memorable cycling experience with fine wines and food

12 Rates (inclusive of all taxes and VAT) Cycling Tour 4 days/3 nights program (based on a group of 4 people) Rate Starting from 720 euro per person Cycling Tour 4 days/3 nights program (based on a group of 6 people) Rate Starting from 620 euro per person Exclusive 5 Stars Hotel Cycling Tour 4 days/3 nights program (based on a group of 8 people) Rate Starting from 560 euro per person Note: Rate depends on services, number of people, Hotel choice/availability and arrival/departure location (airport, train station, etc.). For a tailor made program and quote, please do not hesitate to contact us.

13 Contact Davide PASQUERO Owner TERROIR SELECTION Fine Wine Merchant & Advisor Cycling & Winery Tours in Italy Corso Piave, Alba (CN) Italy Tel