Piedmont: Land of Barolo and Barbera

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 2-4 star hotels and agriturismos

• 7 breakfasts: Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, tea, coffee & juices

• 7 nights in 2 to 4 star hotels and Agriturismo on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities - hotel tax extra

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and route book

• Luggage transfer (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person). Supplement applies for excess

• Private transfer on day 2

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Alba and from Cortemilia

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Wine tastings

• Tourist Tax - allow €1.50-3 per day - payable directly to each hotel

• Excess luggage

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Items of a personal nature including drinks, souvenirs, phone calls, internet and laundry etc.

• Lunch, dinner and drinks daily. Allow approx EUR15-20 for each dinner and EUR5 for a picnic lunch

• Entrance fees (museums, galleries etc.)

• Guide - this is a self guided tour

• Tourist Tax - allow €1-2 per day - payable directly to each hotel

• Lunch, dinner and drinks daily. Allow approx EUR25-35 for each dinner and EUR10 for a picnic lunch

• Entrance fees

Accommodation

7 nights in 2-4 star hotels and agriturismos. During the trip selected 2 to 4* star hotels are used in the larger towns, while in the villages and countryside we use cosy, friendly ‘agriturismo’ (farmhouses) and inns, some which are quite renowned for their cuisine. In all the accommodation the rooms have private bathrooms and a good Italian breakfast is included each morning. Throughout the trip there are plenty of opportunities to taste both the outstanding local cuisine and a wide array of prestigious regional wines.

Grading

The walking is graded introductory to moderate (2). Daily walks are between 12 and 20km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from vineyard trails, uneven footpaths, mule tracks and small gravel roads (strade bianche). The trails through the vineyards can be slippery, muddy and heavy-going when wet or after it has rained. The trails do not always have markings. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone and sun protection etc.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Alba and from Cortemilia. Private transfer on day 2. Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage. A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room.