In the Langhe by bike

In a classically Italian rural environment, among vineyards that produce great famous wines and landscapes dotted with villages and woods, you can spend wonderful days cycling.

It is a territory declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, collecting wine landscapes of Piedmont: Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.

The Bassa Langa is located below 1968 ft. and is the land of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Barbaresco, while the Alta Langa that reaches 2624 ft. accompanies in the woods and has a more wild tone.

It produces excellent hazelnuts and of course wine and truffles. In both territories history is read between the various fortresses, castles, fortified villages and then in all the events of the partisan battles of the Second World War.

These hills are the ideal destination for those who love cycling, with a range of different routes for difficulty.

One of the characteristics of the Langhe are the differences in height, so the climbs. Exploring the castles in the Barolo area by bike, you will also find the Wine Museum, the Corkscrew Museum and the colorful and picturesque Barolo Chapel.

In summer you can admire the grapes in the ripening phase, while in autumn you can see the harvest during the fall foliage loaded with red, yellow and brown.

The itinerary from Barbaresco to Barolo – Bar to Bar – is a journey of seven stages surrounded by vineyards.

The Great Traverse of the Langhe is to be done instead by mountain bike as well as the Roero Bike Tour.

For cycling lovers, experienced and well prepared, there are always Le Salite Dei Campioni, in Alta Langa.

These are routes beaten by the great Italian champions of the past: Bartali, Coppi, Bobet, Pantani and Bugno. Cycling in these roads requires more effort, rewarded by the expanses of hazelnut forests and the scents of vegetation.

Potatoes are also grown here. It’s all a matter of atmosphere that goes well with good food.

This region boasts 18 bike rental companies (traditional and electric), 69 cyclist guides, 46 accommodation with cycling services and even less traveled routes. Normally the average ride covers 30 km. to discover Barolo.