20 km
Distance
5 days · 3 walking
Duration
Easy
Difficulty
Three days among the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Langhe, from Alba to Barbaresco by way of Barolo and La Morra: hills, medieval villages and the cellars behind the wines that carry these names.
Two days among the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Langhe, with the minibus alongside for the whole route: anyone who would rather not finish a stretch can get back on board at one of the agreed pick-up points. We walk between rows of Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and Dolcetto, stopping in the villages and the cellars.
Highlights
The Castle of Grinzane Cavour
The destination for the afternoon of the first day, after the walk between Treiso, Neive and Barbaresco.
The cellars of La Morra
The village crowns a hill covered in Nebbiolo vines, the grape behind Barolo. On the afternoon of the second day, a tasting at the Cantine F.lli Savigliano in Diano d'Alba, with the option of climbing the tower for sunset over the Langhe.
How it works
Private groups with a minimum of eight participants. Each day's walk is shadowed by the minibus, with marked pick-up points for anyone wanting to cut the distance short. Lunch is a packed one; dinners are arranged in the villages along the way. September is the month to choose.
Good to know
The pick-up points along the route let each participant adjust the length of the walk without having to complete the whole loop.
The programme may change according to weather conditions.
The route, stage by stage
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Day 1 — Treiso, Neive and Barbaresco loop
up to 13 km · 177–342 m · km 13
The minibus takes us to Treiso, where the road climbs between vineyards of Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and Dolcetto. Pick-up points at 3, 5, 10 and 13 km for anyone wanting to cut it short. Packed lunch, return to Alba and, in the afternoon, a visit to the Castle of Grinzane Cavour.
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Day 2 — From La Morra to Barolo
up to 7 km · 210–490 m · km 7
Departure around 8:30, arriving in La Morra at 9. The village crowns a hill of vineyards that produce Barolo. Pick-up points at 4 and 7 km. Packed lunch and return to Alba, then a tasting at the Cantine F.lli Savigliano in Diano d'Alba, with the option of climbing the tower for sunset.
Stops and refreshments
- Alba
- Base for the trip, start and finish of both days.
- Treiso, Neive, Barbaresco
- Villages crossed on the first day, with minibus pick-up points.
- La Morra, Barolo
- The second day's villages, with cellars and tastings.
What to bring
Multi-day treks- Walking shoes with a lugged sole
- Hat, sunglasses and sun cream
- Lightweight windproof jacket
- Water, at least 1.5 litres per person
- Packed lunch, unless otherwise stated
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