“Explore and experience the real Piedmont”
4 Day Guided Weekend Break Motorcycle Tour in Piedmont, Italy
Cascina Belbo, Pian Canale 24, Niella Belbo, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Scenic Motorcycle Tour Italy
If you have limited time and need that time away in scenic surroundings, this motorcycle tour is a perfect weekend break! Established in 2013, Piemonte Motorcycle Tours offers this exclusive “short tour / weekend break”. This is a unique “rural” motorcycling experience with Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts in mind. The ride comprises a series of hub rides starting and finishing at your luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. You will cruise along stunningly scenic routes, through medieval villages, the famous vineyards of Barolo, and along the “Italian Riviera” passing through tranquil coastal villages. Visit a local winery for a wine tasting experience and sample the famous culinary delights of this prized region of Northern Italy.
Key information
- Terrain: asphalt
- Bike: rental bike (Harley-Davidson Softail / Road King models)
- Daily rides: 150 kilometers / 93 miles
- Meals: all breakfasts and evening meals
Meet the guides
Mike
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Highlights
- Wine tasting experience
- Scenic rides along stunning routes
- Passing through tranquil coastal villages
- Travel through medieval villages and famous vineyards
- Professional and experienced road guide
- Harley-Davidson motorcycle rental
- Transfer from and to the airport
- 3 nights’ accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
2 riding days in English
The organizer also speaks: Italian
Group size: Maximum of 3 participants
Airport transfer included:
Turin Airport (Caselle Airport)
Accommodation
Your traditional farmhouse base, Cascina Belbo is a biker friendly “luxury bed and breakfast”. It was awarded the 2017 certificate of excellence by Tripadvisor for consistently achieving high ratings from travelers. Cascina Belbo also has a Booking.com guest review award for 2017 for a 9.8 out of 10 rating. It is tastefully renovated internally to provide in-house luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. All rooms have their own private bathrooms.
Program
Day 1
Arrival in Italy and collection from Turin Airport (TRN). Luxury minibus transport to “Cascina Belbo” and check-in. After settling in, there will be a short briefing about the tour programme and time for any questions. Evening meal at a local restaurant.
Day 2
Breakfast, followed by a leisurely cruise to the hills, vineyards, and ancient villages around Barolo. There will be a brief stop in the Roman town of Alba for a light lunch and then back on the bikes and into the hills for a scenic route through more vineyards ending back at base in the late afternoon. There will be a brief time to freshen up and change, then a short minibus ride to a winery for a tasting session followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3
Breakfast, followed by a twisty ride down to a nearby market town. Then, a ride along the Tanaro valley with long sweeping curves to the town of Garessio. At this point, you shall take a comfort break before heading into the forested foothills of the Maritime Alps that fringe the Ligurian coastline. A beautiful winding road takes you down to the “Italian Riviera” where you shall follow the coast road stopping at a small town for a late lunch. You will continue to follow the coast road for a while then head inland and up into the “Langhe” hills again for a brisk ride back to base. Time to freshen followed by a farewell dinner and time to reflect and perhaps plan your next adventure to Piedmont.
Day 4
Breakfast, farewells, and transportation to the airport, until next time.
Terrain and skills level
You will be riding on asphalt roads. The terrain is mostly hilly and the roads will be narrow in places, mostly single carriageway. There are many curves and tight hairpin bends, but mostly are traffic-free. There will be occasional gravel surfaces when parking or stopping at viewing points. Minimum skill level required is intermediate and capable of handling a “heavy” motorcycle on tight curves / switchbacks.
Skill levels required for this tour
Intermediate
- can ride for 3-4 hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Advanced
- can ride for 5-6 hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
Included excursions
Wine tasting visits are included in the package.
Guides
Mike Bastow
Mike is a lifelong “Harley” enthusiast but has a passion for all things on two wheels. A life member of the Harley Owners Group and former Director and Head Road Captain of a regional motorcycle group of more than 500 members, he is a veteran at organizing group rides and is passionate about sharing the best “less traveled routes” with guests and friends. A certified “Safe Rider”; Mike regards the safety and comfort of each guest rider and their passengers of paramount importance.
Location
The location of this ride is in Piedmont, North Italy (“Piemonte” in Italian). The literal translation of Piedmont means “at the foot of the mountain” and accurately describes the terrain. Based in a restored / converted farmhouse, Cascina Belbo, you are in the heart of the “high Langhe” region at 750 meters above sea level. There are numerous hillside roads which surround this location and wind their way through hazelnut groves and vineyards which stretch in all directions from your accommodation. There are endless great riding roads literally on the doorstep (too many to enjoy on one short visit).
The region is a “foodie” paradise famous for its exquisite cuisine and is home to the prized white truffle of Alba; the truffle season is in autumn and restaurateurs travel from around the world to Alba for a chance to buy white truffles for their restaurants. The other famous products of the region are hazelnuts; the nearby town of Alba is home to Ferrero the chocolatier. However, the region is probably most renowned for its world-class red wines and is the origin of Barolo, Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Barbaresco wines.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Guided motorcycle tour in Piedmont
- Use of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle (Softail / Road King models as available)
- English and Italian-speaking group leader
- Minibus transport for wine-tasting visits (nobody drinks and rides)
- 3 nights' accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Daily evening meals at local family run restaurants with authentic local Italian cuisine
- Airport pickup and drop-off in executive minibus comfort from Turin Airport (TRN)
- Third party insurance
- All applicable taxes
What's not included
- Airfares to and from Italy
- Fuel and tolls (if any) for motorcycles
- Riding gear
- Lunches / snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Anything not specifically included
How to get there
Recommended Airports
TRN
Turin Airport (Caselle Airport)
83 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Turin Airport (TRN). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Piemonte Motorcycle Tours will pick you up from the airport.
Airport: Turin Airport (Caselle Airport)
Airport transfer included: Turin Airport (Caselle Airport)
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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