4 Day Guided Weekend Break Motorcycle Tour in Piedmont, Italy

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

Wine tasting visits are included in the package.

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.

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• 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

• Airfares to and from Italy
• Fuel and tolls (if any) for motorcycles
• Riding gear
• Lunches / snacks
• Alcoholic beverages
• Anything not specifically included

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• 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.