Barolo and Langhe gourmet land – 8 days self-guided walking package

Arrive in Alba, the heart of Piedmont’s wine region, a charming medieval town with a “hundred tower” and a treasure trove of flavors and aromas. After checking in, why not take a stroll to explore the city and tantalize your taste buds by stopping at one of his many divine patisseries. Enjoy the sweet taste of Italy.

Today’s itinerary begins with a transfer to Roddy. Drive over some hills to reach the rustic mountain village of La. From Morra, continue to the town of Vergne. On the route, there are several wine-tasting options. Visible on a sunny day Alps and Monviso are still covered in snow until the beginning of summer. In La Morra, you can visit and learn about the Ratti Museum. The history, traditions and art of good wine. Stop by the cantina Comunale (closed Tuesdays) offers a wide range of wines to taste and purchase and many videos about local wines and gastronomy. Departing from Verduno instead of Roddi shortens the hike by about 4 km.
Depending on when you booked, the trek can end in Vergne or Barolo, subject to availability at the time of your request.

Pass by the old village of Novello with its medieval towers. Arrive in the wine capital of Barolo, home to its famous wines produced. Spend some time exploring the recently opened WiMu – Wine Museum in Castello dei Marchesi Faletti. Lunch at a wonderful local trattoria. On foot from here, which it takes you through vineyards and forests to Monforte Darba, a lovely mountain village

The landscape is much more varied than the day before.  Leave the vineyard behind and climb through the clean hazelnut forest and wild forest around the old settlement of Serralunga d’Alba. From here, a steep climb leads to Roddino, and then the long descent leads to the final climb up to Cissone.

A glass of local wine from a traditional cantina in the centre of the village is a lovely way to celebrate this day of relaxing and taking it easy. After a short circular walk in the surroundings of Cissone, unwind and admire the splendid views from the farm.
The scenery is a unique spectacle, embroidered with vineyards and dotted with towers and castles.

The landscape of the high Langhe area around Cissone is characterised by hazelnut forests and those slopes that are too steep to be cultivated are covered by oaks. This is also the area where you find the most precious of the local treasure: the ‘Tuber Magnatum’, also known as ‘the white truffle of Alba’ and, if you don’t find it underground, you are sure to find it at the local restaurant.

Today the landscape is as varied as the walk itself. You visit the villages of Torre Bormida and Bergolo that you reach crossing hazelnut plantations and dense chestnut woods using broad forest paths, small grassy trails and narrow cobbled streets until you reach the town of Cortemilia. On clear days the view on the hills and the Alps is breath-taking.