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Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this gastronomic walking holiday.
Arrive at your hotel in time for a swim before dinner. (Staying at Villa d'Amelia)
After a short transfer you follow a gentle path alongside the clear waters of the Tanaro River, next to which pheasants and partridges rustle in the oak forest. It's on to Roddi (the castle here used to house the University of Truffle Dogs!) and Grinzane Cavour with its wonderful megalithic castle with amazing views. Time for a drink on the terrace at our stunning 4 star hotel in the village centre before dinner at the Michelin starred Il Castello. (Staying at Casa Pavesi)
Distance in Km: 11
Distance in Miles: 6.5
Activity Hours: 4
Grinzane Cavour is an atmospheric wine village with wine tasting on offer in its UNESCO recognised castle. Gastronomic capital, Alba, is easily reached from here (you may wish to take a taxi there, then walk back); explore the cobbled crimson squares and bustling porticoed streets. (Staying at Casa Pavesi)
After a short transfer to panoramic hilltop Diano d'Alba you follow lush paths with hawks cruising overhead as you cross the Talloria River. Then it's a gentle climb through holm oak to reach Serralunga d'Alba, whose 13th century castle seems to surge towards the sky - you still need to cross the drawbridge to visit it. A last gentle ascent through vines takes you to the centre of Castiglione Falletto and your welcoming village hotel. (Staying at Hotel Le Torri, Breakfast at hotel)
Distance in Km: 12
Distance in Miles: 8
Activity Hours: 4
Perhaps follow a circular route today (route notes provided), first visiting tiny Annunziata with its frescoed chapel (and an excellent farmhouse trattoria). Then it's on through sun-dappled hamlets and delicate swaying vines to reach La Morra, the 'Balcony of the Langhe', with plenty of wine-tasting opportunities in the bustling centre - even Julius Caesar stopped here to try some! (Staying at Hotel Le Torri)
Descending gently to the Talloria Valley, you follow the stream's poplar-shaded path towards the ochre-hued 16th century castle of Barolo, which stands guard over the village's world-famous vineyards. Maybe visit panoramic Novello, a belvedere town built as a summer retreat for the residents of Alba, before continuing through fields ablaze with colourful wild flowers to reach our elegant villa hotel at Monforte d'Alba.. (Staying at Villa Beccaris)
Distance in Km: 11
Distance in Miles: 7
Activity Hours: 4
Situated in its own scented garden with views across medieval Monforte and beyond (even Mont Blanc on a clear day), Villa Beccaris offers a tempting swimming pool and a sun-trap courtyard. Alternatively, explore this pretty town with twisting streets clinging to the hillside. There are also plenty of opportunities for wine tasting. (Staying at Villa Beccaris)
Take a lift to lovely Serravalle Langhe, from where you join the Sentiero della Valle Tanaro. First, shaded by hazelnut, oak and poplar trees, you reach Albaretto della Torre dominated by its 13th century Duecentesca tower. After lunch the panorama opens out with spectacular views back to Alba and the Tanaro Valley as you descend gently towards Benevello. (Staying at Villa d'Amelia)
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 10
Activity Hours: 5
8 Nights, hotel-to-hotel4 Days walking with an optional walk on day 5Departs
on selected Thursdays and FridaysRoute notes and maps provided Luggage
transfers between hotels Walking transfersManagement by your local
Headwater-appointed agent
All breakfasts and 5 gastronomic evening meals.Italian food is one of the
country’s most revered exports and Piedmont is a region that won’t
disappoint gastronomes! The cuisine is a fusion of the best of Italian and
French food. However, the region’s rural nature means that dishes are
predominantly simple but use exceptional quality and flavoursome
ingredients.Piedmont’s wine is famous throughout the world, and justifiably
so. Themost famous are the wines of the Langhe, which produces
Barolo,Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera as well as whites such as Asti
andMoscato.
8 Nights, hotel-to-hotel4 Days walking with an optional walk on day 5Departs
on selected Thursdays and FridaysRoute notes and maps provided Luggage
transfers between hotels Walking transfersManagement by your local
Headwater-appointed agent
Activity level: Leisurely/ModerateThis is a self-guided tour, as such there
will be no group or tour leader and you are free to complete the walks at
your own pace. Please bear in mind that although this is a self-guided
holiday, the atmosphere in the hotels tends to be quite social and they will
sometimes place walkers together at breakfast and dinner. We have suggested
that 8yrs is the minimum age for this trip, but as it is self-guided and you
will be leading your own family we will ultimately leave this decision up to
you.Your route starts and ends in Benevello, nestling in the hazelnut-clad
Alta Langa hills, from where you follow the limpid Tanaro River before
climbing through a string of hamlets to Grinzane Cavour where you'll enjoy
gorgeous balcony views from the hotel terrace! It's then on to Castiglione
Falletto, dominated by its distinctive C11 castle. As you approach beautiful
Monforte d'Alba, whose ochre-coloured houses seem to cling enchantingly to
the hillside, you visit Barolo, home of the revered eponymous wine. Distances
are reasonably short, leaving plenty of time to try the many regional
specialities en route. This rich and fertile land produces some of Italy's
finest food and wine, from robust Barolo and sweet Moscato to aromatic white
truffles (exclusive to Alba), crunchy hazelnuts and tangy cheeses.
HotelsYou will stay in our carefully picked hotels, often with pools, and full of
character and contrasts, from Serena's friendly, family-run hotel in the
centre of Castiglione Falletto, to a beautifully restored C19 family villa,
complete with its own converted chapel.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. Your
luggage is transferred and route notes and maps are provided. Please note:
the walking and luggage transfers included in this tour are subject to a
minimum of 2 people (in total) booked on the departure. A supplement (payable
in advance) to cover these transfers and sole occupancy of a room will apply
if only 1 person travelling on a departure date.
All breakfasts and 5 gastronomic evening meals.Italian food is one of the
country’s most revered exports and Piedmont is a region that won’t
disappoint gastronomes! The cuisine is a fusion of the best of Italian and
French food. However, the region’s rural nature means that dishes are
predominantly simple but use exceptional quality and flavoursome
ingredients.Piedmont’s wine is famous throughout the world, and justifiably
so. Themost famous are the wines of the Langhe, which produces
Barolo,Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera as well as whites such as Asti
andMoscato.
Your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel for you. Transfers will be in
a taxi or minibus. There are private transfers after breakfast on days 2 , 4
and 8.
The tour itself normally begins at the start hotel in Benevello on the
afternoon of Day 1 of the itinerary.British Airways Gatwick to Turin
13:25/16:15 Monday-Thursday & Sunday departures & Lufthansa Heathrow to Turin
via Frankfurt 08:30/13:50 Friday & Saturday departures then transfer to hotel
1 hour 50 minutes. Return: Transfer to airport 1 hour 50 minutes British
Airways Turin to Gatwick 17:00/17:50 if travelling home Monday-Friday &
Lufthansa Turin to Heathrow via Frankfurt 14:25/18:45 if travelling home
Saturday/Sunday. Business/club/first class seats are available on request.
Standard transfersFor flight inclusive bookings transfers are included from
Turin airport 16:15 Mon-Thurs & Sun, 13:50 Fri & Sat, and back to Turin
airport at 13:00 Mon-Fri, 10:25 Sat & Sun. For land only bookings transfers
are available at a supplement.
The trips run from May through to October. In the early and late departures
you will need to be prepared for slightly lower temperatures, with highs of
23 degrees in May and 20 in October. There is more chance of rain in October,
but the trip only runs into the early part of the month. In July and August
the temperatures are likely to reach highs of 28/9 degrees celcius, there
will still be the chance of rain, but it will be reduced. Facilities in some
of the hotels such as the pools may not be available for early and late
season departures.
Walking bootsWater bottleDaypackSun hat, sun cream and sunglassesWarm
jumperWaterproofs
Walking poles
You will need spending money for meals not included in the itinerary and all
drinks. We suggest €25 per day to cover a few drinks if not then €10 per
day. On the days where lunch or dinner is not included expect to spend
€10-€15 for lunch and €15-€35 for dinner.
Travel insuranceSingle supplementsAny Solo traveller supplements (where only
one person is travelling on a departure date)Arrival and departure transfers
(for land only packages)Visas and vaccinations
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