Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont

On this self-guided walking holiday you'll explore the beautifully tranquil Langhe region of Piedmont, a gastronomic gem quietly tucked into Italy's north-western corner.

Walking the Wine Villages of Piedmont

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Trip Fee

$ 2.450

Single Room Difference

$ 878

Date

30 August - 07 September 2025

Trip Information

On this self-guided, hotel-to-hotel walking holiday, you'll explore the beautifully tranquil Langhe region of Piedmont, a gastronomic gem quietly tucked into Italy's north-western corner. Recently recognised by UNESCO, the countryside is a glorious mix of gently rippling, wave-shaped hills cloaked by layers of vines, sunflowers and oak forests, crowned with honey-hued hamlets and majestic Savoy castles.

Activity Areas

Self-Guided Walking
Walking & Trekking

Region & Country & City

Europe: Italy

Included in the Price

— All continental breakfast — Route notes and maps provided — Luggage transfers between hotels — Walking transfers — Arrival and departure transfers (for flight inclusive packages) — Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

Not Included In The Price

— Visas and vaccinations — Travel insurance — Single supplements (available on request - compulsory supplement) — Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) — Arrival and departure transfers (for land only packages - available for a supplement)

Accommodation Information

— 8 Nights, hotel-to-hotel — 4 Days walking with an optional walk on day 5 — Departs on selected Wednesdays and Fridays — Route directions and maps provided — Luggage transfers between hotels — Walking transfers — Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Benevello

Arrive at your hotel in time for a swim before dinner. (Staying at Villa d'Amelia)

Day 2 Benevello to Fontanafredda

After a short transfer you follow a gentle path alongside the clear waters of the Tanaro River, next to which pheasants and partridges rustle in the oak forest. It's on to Roddi (the castle here used to house the University of Truffle Dogs!) and Grinzane Cavour with its wonderful megalithic castle with amazing views. End the day in Fontanafredda, a gorgeous wine estate nestled amongst rolling vineyard carpeted hills. You stay at the Hotel Le Case dei Conti Mirafiore (breakfast included)

Day 3 At Fontanafredda

Enjoy wine tasting in the historic wine cellars at your hotel, once owned by Italian royalty, or walk to the wine village of Serralunga d'Alba, with its 13th century castle that seems to surge towards the sky - you still need to cross the drawbridge to visit it. Gastronomic capital, Alba, is easily reached (you may wish to take a taxi there, then walk back); explore the cobbled crimson squares and bustling porticoed streets. You stay at the Hotel Le Case dei Conti Mirafiore (breakfast included)

Day 4 Fontanafredda to La Morra

Ascend through vines to hilltop Castiglione Falletto, before continuing to the tiny village of Annunziata with its frescoed chapel and excellent farmhouse trattoria. Then on through sun-dappled hamlets and vines to La Morra, known as the 'balcony of the Langhe' for its breathtaking views. You stay at Uve Rooms (breakfast included)

Day 5 At La Morra

There are plenty of wine tasting opportunities in La Morra's bustling centre - even Julius Caesar stopped here to try some! Alternatively, drink in the superb views on one of the circular walks from La Morra's evocative main piazza. You stay at Uve Rooms (breakfast included)

Day 6 La Morra to Monforte d'Alba

Descending gently to the Talloria Valley, you follow the stream's poplar-shaded path towards the ochre-hued 16th century castle of Barolo, which stands guard over the village's world-famous vineyards. Maybe visit panoramic Novello, a belvedere town built as a summer retreat for the residents of Alba, before continuing through fields ablaze with colourful wild flowers to reach your elegant villa hotel at Monforte d'Alba. You stay at Villa Beccaris (breakfast included) Optional shorter walk: 4.5hrs, distance 14km/9mi

Day 7 At Monforte D'alba

Situated in its own scented garden with views across mediaeval Monforte and beyond (even Mont Blanc on a clear day), Villa Beccaris offers a tempting swimming pool and a sun-trap courtyard. Alternatively, explore this pretty town with twisting streets clinging to the hillside. There are also plenty of opportunities for wine tasting. (Staying at Villa Beccaris)

Day 8 Monforte D'alba to Benevello

Take a lift to lovely Serravalle Langhe, from where you join the Sentiero della Valle Tanaro. First, shaded by hazelnut, oak and poplar trees, you reach Albaretto della Torre dominated by its 13th century Duecentesca tower. After lunch the panorama opens out with spectacular views back to Alba and the Tanaro Valley as you descend gently towards Benevello. There's time for one last swim before dinner. (Staying at Villa d'Amelia)

Day 9 Leave Benevello

The tour ends in Benevello.

Travel Dates

30 August - 07 September 2025 $ 2.450

31 August - 08 September 2025 $ 2.450

01 - 09 September 2025 $ 2.570

02 - 10 September 2025 $ 2.570

03 - 11 September 2025 $ 2.570

04 - 12 September 2025 $ 2.570

05 - 13 September 2025 $ 2.570

06 - 14 September 2025 $ 2.570

07 - 15 September 2025 $ 2.570

08 - 16 September 2025 $ 2.570

09 - 17 September 2025 $ 2.570

10 - 18 September 2025 $ 2.570

11 - 19 September 2025 $ 2.570

12 - 20 September 2025 $ 2.570

13 - 21 September 2025 $ 2.570

14 - 22 September 2025 $ 2.570

15 - 23 September 2025 $ 2.570

16 - 24 September 2025 $ 2.570

17 - 25 September 2025 $ 2.570

18 - 26 September 2025 $ 2.570

19 - 27 September 2025 $ 2.570

20 - 28 September 2025 $ 2.570

21 - 29 September 2025 $ 2.570

22 - 30 September 2025 $ 2.570

23 September - 01 October 2025 $ 2.570

24 September - 02 October 2025 $ 2.570

25 September - 03 October 2025 $ 2.570

26 September - 04 October 2025 $ 2.570

27 September - 05 October 2025 $ 2.570

28 September - 06 October 2025 $ 2.570

29 September - 07 October 2025 $ 2.570

30 September - 08 October 2025 $ 2.570

01 - 09 October 2025 $ 2.480

02 - 10 October 2025 $ 2.480

03 - 11 October 2025 $ 2.480

04 - 12 October 2025 $ 2.480

05 - 13 October 2025 $ 2.480

06 - 14 October 2025 $ 2.480

07 - 15 October 2025 $ 2.480

08 - 16 October 2025 $ 2.480

09 - 17 October 2025 $ 2.480

10 - 18 October 2025 $ 2.480

11 - 19 October 2025 $ 2.480

12 - 20 October 2025 $ 2.480

13 - 21 October 2025 $ 2.480

14 - 22 October 2025 $ 2.480

15 - 23 October 2025 $ 2.480

16 - 24 October 2025 $ 2.480

17 - 25 October 2025 $ 2.480

18 - 26 October 2025 $ 2.480

19 - 27 October 2025 $ 2.480

20 - 28 October 2025 $ 2.480

21 - 29 October 2025 $ 2.480

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