Taste of Piedmont ~ Self-Guided Tour
May to October $1395
We've
lost count of the times that guests, after sampling
the cycling and gastronomic
opportunities at this peaceful
wine country hotel, have asked,
"Why can't we just stay HERE for the entire week?" Now you
can. Spend five wonderful
nights at Hotel Ariotto in
the Monferrato hills. Relax by the panoramic pool,
ride a variety of scenic loops
or combine both for a truly
relaxing and enchanting sample
of the Piemontese lifestyle.
Day
1 - Overnight
flight to Milan.
Day 2- Benvenuto! Our driver will meet you.
After a short transfer, arrive at Ariotto, assemble and fine-tune your bike
and take a test ride through rolling countryside. Enjoy piemontese
specialties tonight at your choice of local ristoranti or osterie.
Day
3 - Castello
San Giorgio gazes down from
its perch as you tackle
the short but steep climb
to a ridge above the Po
river. Choose from 35,
60 or 75 mile loops
on quiet country roads linking
historic villages. Stop
for pranzo in Cocconato,
the home of Bava wines,
then relax at Ariotto's pool debating which combination of hot
and cold appetizers will grace your place at tonight's dinner.
Day
4 - A
sun rising over the vineyards starts your day along with
a warm cappuccino and Susi's
homemade cookies at your
leisurely buffet breakfast.
Rides of 30, 50 or 65
miles wind southwest today,
offering the chance for
an unforgettable lunch
on the centuries-old Trattoria
Tre Colli’s panoramic patio.
Perhaps you'll enjoy a
lighter cena tonight,
how about a true Italian
pizza?
Day 5 - Does
life get any better? Ride, relax, eat — repeat. Today's rides head south between Asti and Alessandria, offering 30, 40 and 65 miles options over gentler terrain.
Enjoy a panino of fresh mozzarella and tomato under the shady arcade in San Salvatore, then cruise along the scenic ridge back to Terruggia.
Be tempted by cena in Ariotto's Ristorante della Villa which might feature carpaccio, agnolotti and rabbit roasted with pepperonata.
Linger on the terrace with espresso or a local grappa, marveling at the silence of the countryside.
Day
6 - Conzano,
Camagna, and Vignale are
three historic hilltowns
that grace Ariotto's sweeping
view. Today's route takes
us through these unsung
villages, following tiny
roads with panoramic vistas
and bountiful opportunities
for snacks and refreshments.
There's an optional climb
to the Santuario di Crea
for anyone who still has
birra in their legs! Just
be sure to work up a good
appetite for your farewell
dinner.
Day
7 - Morning
departure.
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