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ITALY: Hiking Piemonte's Wine Region Most people have never heard of the Langhe or Roero, let alone the Piemonte region of Italy - which makes it, in our book, a perfect destination for exploring! The Langhe and Roero, two pristine areas nestled in the southern corner of Piemonte, are lands of vast horizons and breathtaking panoramic vistas, where ancient castles and hilltop towns stand guard over gentle slopes of vineyards that generously yield sumptuous Italian wines (including the noble Barolo!). Explorations on foot allow you to absorb the atmosphere and colors of the glorious landscape, while visits to medieval castles, fortresses, and enchanting villages immerse you in a rich culture and complex history. You’ll taste celebrated wines in boutique cantinas and renowned wine cellars, and savor the regional gastronomy at family-run restaurants or osterias. We top off the trip with a visit to Torino, an elegant and beautiful baroque city with a celebrated café life (and the chocolate capital of Italy!).
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 Itinerary: Hiking Piemonte's Wine Region
Day 1 - Arrive in Milan, Italy, and transfer to La Morra. Day 2 - Hike along ridges and through vineyards to Barolo, home to the prestigious Barolo wine. Tour the hilltop castle and taste wines at a famous wine cellar. Day 3 - From Monforte d’Alba, hike through the hills to Serralunga d’Alba, enjoying an unbroken panorama of hilltop towns and castles. Continue by vehicle to Grinzane di Cavour for a tour of its famous 14th-century castle. Day 4 - Hike to the quaint hamlet of Verduno, surrounded by vineyards. Continue to Roddi and its 11th-century castle, then on to Alta Langa (High Langa), home to the famous hazelnut of Piemonte. Day 5 - Hike through hazelnut orchards and over panoramic ridges to the Prunetto fortress, stopping to visit a small hazelnut candy factory. Day 6 - After a morning hike, drive to Cherasco, whose historical center boasts numerous medieval buildings and baroque residences. Continue to Torino, of 2006 Winter Olympics fame. Day 7 - Guided walking tour of Torino’s historical sites, followed by a free afternoon to discover its shops and historical cafés, or to stroll across some of its numerous bridges (36, to be exact). Day 8 Depart Torino.  Detailed Itinerary - ITALY: Hiking Piemonte's Wine Region 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary Detailed Itinerary: Just Us ~ Piemonte for Women (May 4, 2008 departure) (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |