What to do in Oltrepò Pavese: the 10 best activities

The tasting and visit to the Infernot wineries in Monferrato takes place in Cella Monte, which joined the Borghi più Belli d’Italia since 2018 and includes: a visit to the historic winery and infernot, followed by a tasting of 4 wines.

For those who like it, you can add a small board with cold cuts, cheeses, bruschettine.

The infernot are underground caves dug by hand, which allowed the Monferrato territory to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Langhe and Roero territories in 2014.

The visit concludes with a tasting of 4 wines produced by the winery accompanied, for those who wish, by a small cutting board of local products and breadsticks (+5€). For the cutting board it is possible to request a vegetarian version.

During the tasting you will taste:

•    Mariulin (Piedmont DOC Chardonnay, Sparkling Brut Martinotti Method)
•    Dedalo (Monferrato DOC White from Arneis grapes)
•    Solista (Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC)
•    Carisa (Piedmont DOC Barbera)

For the visit of the wineries in Monferrato we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity; present in the premises.

For minors or non-tasters the rate includes:

•    1 drink
•    1 small cutting board

Horseback riding among the Langhe vineyards is ideal for those who love hilly views and vineyards. The trip is scheduled to start from San Marzano Oliveto. The excursion crosses the hills of Monferrato and proceeds mostly on dirt trails, beautiful to ride on horseback.

The stable is close (less than an hour's drive) to Asti, Alessandria and is just over an hour from Cuneo and Turin.

Group horseback riding is ideal for friends or even families with children; in fact, from age 8 and up, you can ride the pony. The age of the child should be communicated by phone to the guide once the confirmation of the reservation request has been received.

Walk with aperitif:

From San Marzano Oliveto, in the province of Asti, you will stroll through scenic vineyards and breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by the majestic backdrop of the Alps. There will be a chance to visit an agritourism in the area, where an aperitif will be served with two glasses of wine per person and mixed platters of cured meats and cold cuts.

Recommended attire for horseback riding tours includes closed shoes and long pants.

The horseback ride is suitable for beginners and first-time horseback riders; professional equestrian guides will accompany you on this wonderful adventure.

The experience cannot be done by pregnant women.

In case of motor difficulties please notify the facility once your reservation is confirmed

The walk lasts about 2 hours and ends with the return to the riding school.

The maximum weight limit for users is 100 kg .

If there are any delays please notify us. If the delay lasts longer than 15 minutes, the activity will not be guaranteed and the activity will no longer be refundable.

The winery tour and tasting in the Piedmont hills of Langhe and Monferrato will allow you to discover the products of the area while visiting a quaint family-run winery.

The winery is located in Calosso, in the province of Asti, and the tour begins with a short walk through the vineyards around the winery while the owner will give you an introduction to the area.

You will continue by visiting the winery with its winemaking area and the rooms where the wine is aged in barrels.

At the end you will be taken to the panoramic terrace or to the tasting room (in winter) to taste 6 wines including their Chardonnay, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Gamba di Pernice to end with Moscato d'Asti.

Everyone can participate in the tour and tasting. Minors can participate free of charge by not drinking.

Couple picnic in the hills of Monferrato, with a basket composed of typical local products. To make the picnic perfect, each couple will receive everything needed to create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, including a tablecloth to spread out on and two glasses to enjoy wine.

The bottle of wine of the couple's choice will be carefully chosen from among the best wines they produce, in order to provide an authentic and high-quality experience.

To complete the gastronomic experience, a menu based on Monferrato products, such as local cured meats and cheeses and freshly baked bread, will also be provided. In this way, each couple will be able to savor the best of the local cuisine and enjoy the unique landscape that only the vineyards of the Monferrato region can offer.

The picnic in the vineyards is an experience that combines the beauty of nature, the quality of local food and wine, and the relaxing and romantic atmosphere that only a setting such as vineyards can offer.

The picnic does not include reserved seating or tables, the towel is supplied with the basket.

Winery tour with tasting in the Monferrato hills will allow you to discover the typical products of the Piedmont hills in Montemagno.

Top Experience Tour

Includes tasting of 5 locally produced wines accompanied by a typical charcuterie and cheese board.

Ruchè Tasting

This activity includes a tasting that will allow you to discover a particular type of wine, Ruchè. You will be served a course of 5 wines with the addition of Ruchè grappa, all accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses.

Gold Tasting

The experience will be fully supervised by the winery's winemaker and will consist of a tour of the vineyards surrounding the estate, a visit to the winemaking cellar and the underground barrique cellar, and a tasting of 5 estate-made wines accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

This experience allows you to visit the farm and taste 3 or 5 wines while fully immersing yourself in the Monferrato territory.

The tasting is preceded by a visit to the winery and vineyards.

Wines are carefully selected to best represent the characteristics of the territory in which they are produced. But there is possibility of selection by the customer.

You will be able to choose between two options:

•    Tasting of 3 wines
•    Tasting of 5 wines

Winery tour, lunch and wine tasting at one of the historic Langhe wineries in the picturesque Piedmont area near Alba and Barolo.

To personalize your experience, you can choose from 2 lunch options.

Gluttonous Menu

The menu includes:

•    an assortment of cold and hot appetizers from our country tradition
•    a homemade first course of your choice
•    a dessert

Delicious Menu

Menu includes:

•    cold and hot appetizers from our country tradition
•    a homemade first course of your choice
•    a second course
•    a dessert

For children there is a menu that includes pasta, schnitzel and potatoes and a final dessert so they too can enjoy this fun experience.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

The tour begins in the vineyard, located in the heart of the Langhe, and then proceeds to the winery where the production processes of the historic wines made by the winery, including the famous Barolo DOCG, are explained. At the end of the visit, guests can taste a selection of Piedmontese wines, which varies depending on the option chosen.

The experience varies in duration, between 1 and 2 hours, and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste.

Discovering the vineyards (1 hour)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. Tasting includes:

•    4 wines, including Barolo from the municipality of La Morra

This tour is aimed at those who are just getting acquainted with the world of wine and wish to gain general knowledge about vineyards and winemaking and aging techniques.

A walk through the vineyards (2 hours)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. The tasting includes:

•    5 wines, including the prestigious Barolo Cru

This tour is for experienced wine lovers who wish to deepen their knowledge related to the world of viticulture and oenology and observe the territory from a privileged point of view.

Barolo unveils itself (2 hours)

Guided tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a tasting. Participants will have the opportunity to taste several vintages of Dosio's Barolo, guided by an experienced sommelier who will explain the history of the winery and the specific characteristics of the wines.

This tour is aimed at wine experts and connoisseurs who wish to refine their knowledge of Piedmontese wine production and, in particular, of Barolo production techniques.

Upon request, it is possible to combine the chosen tasting with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses (recommended for 2 people) for an additional charge.

Walking with alpacas in nature on the Cascina "Cassotti Balbo" educational farm just minutes from downtown Turin.

Live an experience suitable for everyone in South Mirafiori Park. During the walk, accompanied by an experienced guide, you can lead sweet alpacas on a leash along a path through trees, vegetable gardens and meadows, learning about their language, habits and behaviors.

It is a relaxing and surprising activity, perfect for those who want an authentic contact with nature and animals, but also for those who simply want to unplug and breathe fresh air without leaving the city.

The experience begins with a brief introduction to the farm. After choosing your walking companion, the nature walk will start, at a slow and leisurely pace, in an atmosphere of calm and silence, interrupted only by the rustling of leaves and the curious cries of alpacas.

The activity is suitable for everyone, requires no special physical skills and is conducted in small groups, to ensure a serene and safe experience, with full respect for the animals. Closed shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended.

The visit is available in three languages: Italian, English and French.

A visit to the Agricola Marrone winery will introduce you to the history of wine production of one of the most historic wineries in the Langhe, including the well-known Barolo. 

Program

The activity begins with a guided tour of the main rooms where the wine-making process takes place. Afterwards, you will have the posssibilità to taste selected wines from the area, along with bread and breadsticks.

To personalize the experience you will then have the posssibità to choose from different types of tastings.

On request, è you can add a charcuterie or cheese board, for an additional charge.

È sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

There is an opportunity to do the 1h/2h/3h walks.

•    1h walk

Before the start, there will be a short briefing where you will meet and get to know the horses you will be hiking with.

Then you will enter the Avigliana Lakes Nature Park and, after walking along trails, woods and dirt roads, Lake Grande will appear on the horizon. You will skirt the shores of Lake Grande of Avigliana and then return to the stable.

In all, the route will take about an hour, and you will see the Avigliana Lakes on horseback. With this walk, you will not reach Avigliana Castle.

•    2 or 3 hour walk

Horseback ride to Avigliana Castle, near Turin and starting from the town of the same name.

You will ride through forests and ascend on horseback to the Castle, from where you can admire a fantastic view of the valley below. The hike is also suitable for beginners with no horseback riding experience.

Finally you will pass through the medieval village and finally return to the stable, heading towards Lake Avigliana.

Wine tasting with a guided tour of the winery and vineyard in Alba is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the hills of Piedmont and discover the Langhe region.

The experience begins with a walk through the vineyard from where you will admire the view of the Barolo and Barbaresco hills. Then you will continue into the winery and be shown all the rooms that characterize the wine production process.

At the end of the visit, you will be treated to a tasting of 5 wines including:

•    2 glasses of white wine of your choice
•    1 glass of Rosè di Nebbiolo
•    2 glasses of red wine of your choice

The wines will be accompanied by a board of typical products.

To participate in the tasting you must be over 18 years of age. Minors will not be allowed to taste.

Alpaca walking in Carpaneto Piacentino allows you to enjoy a relaxing experience immersed in the tranquility of the countryside.

You can walk along pristine paths through forests, flowering meadows and vineyards accompanied by gentle, soft alpacas.

This experience is suitable for everyone: families, couples, groups of friends or simply those looking for a relaxing time away from the daily hustle and bustle.

Alpacas are gentle, curious and peaceful creatures, perfect for a relaxing and fun experience. Following their slow, meditative pace, you will savor the silence broken only by the rustling of leaves and their quiet breathing.

At the beginning of the experience there is a brief introduction about alpacas to learn about them, how to interact with them and how to guide them safely.

Afterwards there is a walk of about 1 hour on a nature trail, with stops to enjoy the scenery and make friends with these fascinating animals.

Take part in an exotic parrot walk in the countryside of Verrua Po, in Oltrepò Pavese.

Guided by an expert, you will learn about different species, including Ararauna, Chloroptera, Amazons, Parakeets and Calopsitte, learning biological and behavioral notions.

During the approximately 1.5-kilometer walk you will interact with the birds, which will fly free and perch on your shoulders for unforgettable souvenir photos.

The activity, lasting about 2 hours, will end with a snack of homemade cakes, sandwiches or chips depending on the availability of the day.

Discover the ancient art of Falconry: an exciting experience in the midst of nature that allows you to interact with a majestic bird of prey.

The falconry class is a perfect adventure to get close to the world of falcons and other birds of prey, where you can learn the secrets of an ancient art and become, for a day, real falconers.

This experience is suitable for everyone: ideal for enthusiasts, families, team building or those looking for an out-of-the-ordinary activity. When booking you can choose between the option suitable only for adults and the experience for younger children.

For adults

This experience will allow you to be in direct contact with majestic raptors: you can hold a hawk, owl or buzzard on your fist.

You will experience an interactive and engaging adventure: you will actively participate in the flight, calls, and care of these animals.

Class includes:

•    Theoretical introduction: biology, behavior and training techniques of raptors
•    Flight demonstration
•    Hands-on experience: you will try to call a raptor on your glove and guide it in flight under the supervision of an experienced falconer
•    Photography sessions

For children

Younger children (ages 4 and up) can experience the thrill of calling a raptor on their glove, observe it up close and learn the secrets of these fascinating birds.

The Baptism of the Glove is the perfect experience to introduce children to the world of raptors in an easy and fun way.

Your children will have direct contact with docile birds: trained owls, buzzards or hawks. The whole thing will be immortalized with a souvenir photo.

The falconer will show the raptor and explain how to gently approach it. Next, the child will put on a falconer's glove and, with the expert's help, call the raptor on his or her hand.

At the end, each child will receive a symbolic certificate to remember the experience.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Participate in a unique falconry experience outside Pavia, where a professional falconer will introduce you to different species of raptors illustrating their characteristics, behaviors, and training techniques.

During the activity you will learn how to communicate with the raptors and have the opportunity to call one of them to the fist, while for the larger species you will watch a flight demonstration.

The experience, lasting about two hours, will begin with a welcome reception 15 minutes before the scheduled time and a welcome breakfast (coffee and brioche or iced tea for children).

At the end, you will be able to independently visit the St. Alexis Oasis, a natural park dedicated to the protection and knowledge of these extraordinary animals.

Upon arrival you will be required to pay €5 for the park entrance fee and insurance coverage (payable in cash or electronically). Any accompanying persons, on the other hand, will be required to pay 18€, including entrance fee and insurance.

Take part in a unique experience in the company of lively parrots in the province of Pavia.

Guided by an expert, you will have the opportunity to learn about these birds up close and interact with them in a knowledgeable and respectful manner.

During the activity you will meet numerous species, including Ararauna, Chloroptera, Amazons, Parakeets and Calopsitte. Thanks to the guide's explanations you will learn to recognize their distinguishing characteristics, delving into biological and behavioral aspects.

Next, you will experience the thrill of interacting directly with the parrots during flight demonstrations and arm-call sessions, an engaging and unforgettable moment.

To best conclude the experience, you will toast together with a snack of homemade cakes, sandwiches or chips, depending on the availability of the day.

The total duration of the activity is about 3 hours.

Lunch in Oltrepò Pavese, at Calatroni Vini, to taste typical dishes and enjoy some excellent locally produced wine together.

Program

The experience begins at 12 noon with a guided tour to discover the organic vineyards, crossed by the historic Via di San Colombano.

The second part of the visit takes you to the winemaking cellar and the aging cellar to explore the world of wine.

The third moment is dedicated to flavors, both on the plate and in the glass: a set menu lunch that includes.

•    3 courses that vary according to the seasonality of the products
•    4 glasses of wine paired with each course
•    Water
•    Coffee
•    Cover charge

To personalize the experience you can choose 2 wine pairing options:

•    Basic wines: basic wines will be served with each course
•    Classic method sparkling wines: classic method sparkling wines will be served with each course

Reduced menu for children includes salami or cheese, main course and dessert.

In case of food allergies, please notify the facility following the reservation

With this horseback ride in the Ticino Nature Park you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the horses, brush them and prepare the necessary equipment for an enjoyable ride.

The experience begins with a short introductory lesson that will help you learn how to tame your horse.

During the horseback ride, which will have an effective duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, you will ride through the forest and spring areas, rich in waterways and vegetation. If lucky, you may see storks, herons and other migratory species.

There is also an opportunity to picnic on horseback.

Learn all the secrets about wine making and create your own unique blend with this workshop at the Urban Winery in Milan.

Program

As soon as you arrive, you will be served a welcome glass, which you can taste during a tour of the winery's production area, accompanied by a brief introduction to the project.

Next you will taste 3 wine bases, learning to recognize the differences related to production methods. Based on your tastes, you can then create your own custom blend.

To conclude, you will be able to unleash your imagination by decorating the bottle label of the created wine.

At the end of the experience you will be given a bottle of the wine made, one per group (group means the group that made the reservation), to take home as a memento of the experience.

Any extra bottles of the created blend can be purchased directly on site, at a price of 10€ per bottle, upon request to the facility prior to creation.

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

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Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

Media

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

Cooking class and preparation of three traditional dishes under the supervision of an Italian chef. Afterwards meal based on what was cooked with accompanying wine.

Program

During the class you will prepare different types of fresh pasta from scratch (tagliatelle, gnocchi and ravioli) cacio e pepe sauce, ragù and other traditional Italian dishes such as parmigiana and tiramisu.

Light snacks such as cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, mortadella and olives will be served during the experience.

It ends with a meal, as a group, during which you will taste the cooked dishes with accompanying wine.

Take part in an exotic parrot walk in the countryside of Verrua Po, in Oltrepò Pavese.

Guided by an expert, you will learn about different species, including Ararauna, Chloroptera, Amazons, Parakeets and Calopsitte, learning biological and behavioral notions.

During the approximately 1.5-kilometer walk you will interact with the birds, which will fly free and perch on your shoulders for unforgettable souvenir photos.

The activity, lasting about 2 hours, will end with a snack of homemade cakes, sandwiches or chips depending on the availability of the day.

The Casa Garello farmhouse in Salice Terme, in the Oltrepò Pavese, offers a lunch with wine tasting and tour of the cellars in a picturesque hillside setting. Casa Garello is located in an area traditionally devoted to wine growing. Everything brought to the table is derived from raw materials from the garden and vineyards.

The full-lunch tasting menu includes:

•    4 wines for tasting
•    Charcuterie and cheese platter and two hot appetizers
•    Traditional Oltrepò agnolotti pasta
•    Pinot roast with baked potatoes
•    House dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

A children's menu is also available, which includes:

•    homemade cured meats
•    short pasta with red or white sauce
•    schnitzel with baked potato chips
•    dessert of your choice
•    1 soft drink

Any food allergies or intolerances can be communicated to the facility following the reservation.

The duration of the above experience is to be considered approximate.