What to do in Prato Nevoso: the 10 best experiences

The visit, followed by a tasting, allows visitors to immerse themselves in the historic local winery of the Luzi Donadei winery in the heart of the Langhe.

The duration of the experience is about 2 hours and, with favorable weather conditions, the visit will conclude with a walk through the streets of the village to discover the estate's vineyards. It is also possible to conduct the visit in English and French.

The visit is suitable for all ages and animals are also allowed.

Piedmont Classics.

Tasting of 3 local wines:

•    Langhe Doc Chardonnay
•    Dogliani Docg
•    Langhe red

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of cured meats and cheeses.

Piedmont's top wines

Tasting of 4 local wines:

•    Donna Cecilia Dogliani Doc Sup.
•    Claves Januae Barbera d'Alba doc Sup.
•    Barolo docg
•    Ester Ferrero Brut Metodo Classico

The tasting is accompanied by a mixed platter of cured meats and cheeses.

The experience begins in Sergio's cozy tavern, where the presentation takes place. This is followed by a tasting of 7 wines, accompanied by typical local products.

Sergio shares the story of each wine, from its birth in the vineyards to the winemaking process in the cellar. Meanwhile, dishes associated with each wine are served. The tasting is accompanied by samples of tonnata sauce, raw salami, bacon, lard, tuma con la cugnà and cookies.

The selected wines are as follows:

•    Roero Arneis DOCG
•    Dogliani Sambu DOCG
•    Dogliani Superiore DOCG
•    Piedmont Barbera DOC
•    Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
•    Langhe Rosso Excelso DOC
•    Barolo DOCG

After the tastings, you will move to the winery, where you will have a close look at the work of the cellar: from fermentation to the racking and aging stages, to bottling and labeling. Following the winery tour you will have the opportunity to purchase the wines you tasted earlier.

The visit lasts about two hours. The experience can accommodate up to 15 people and does not allow pets. Gluten-free products for those with celiac disease are provided upon reservation.

Rafting on the Stura di Demonte River from Roccasparvera near Cuneo, perfect for a nature adventure suitable for adults and kids.

To customize your experience you can choose from 3 different options:

Rafting Gorge Route

This option follows a route of about 9 km lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The activity takes place on the classic rafting raft that can carry up to 9 people, including the guide. The experience is usually available from late April to October.

Integral rafting route

The integral tour includes a river stretch of about 18 km with a duration of about 2 hours and 30 minutes. This option is particularly subject to the water level of the river and is usually available in May and June. The activity takes place on the classic rafting raft that can carry up to 9 people, including the guide.

Canoe-rafting Gorge Route

This option follows the rafting gorges route, but does not take place on the classic rafts that can hold up to 9 people. In this case you will be sailing on single or double inflatable canoes to experience a hands-on guiding experience. In fact, the guide will not be on board with you, but will follow you the entire way. This route is usually available from July through October.

Tours within the experience are subject to weather conditions, and the activity may change depending on the hydrometric flow of the river, at the sole discretion of the instructors.

The alpaca walk and picnic in the Langhe is a perfect experience to spend a relaxing time with friends or family.

You will begin with an initial briefing, during which you will be explained all about the world of alpacas and get to know your fellow adventurers better.

Then you will do the actual walk, lasting about 1 hour, during which you will rope the alpacas in the woods adjacent to the farm.

At the end of the walk you will have the opportunity to visit the farm with black Piedmontese pigs in the wild.

You will then conclude the experience with a rich picnic that includes:

•    Salami
•    Lard
•    Omelet
•    Cheese
•    Homemade bread
•    1 bottle of wine for every two people.

For the little ones (children under 12) there is a basket with:

•    Sandwiches
•    Drinks

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

Horseback riding in the Langhe hills will give you a relaxing experience riding a horse.

The departure is from Farigliano, in the province of Cuneo, where the instructor will give you directions to ride to the stables.

Afterwards you will leave for the excursion where you will have the opportunity to discover the hills of Piedmont and immerse yourself in the trails and vineyards of the Langhe.

You can choose from 1-hour, 1 1/2-hour or 2-hour hikes (some experience is needed for the 2-hour ride).

Sportswear with long pants and closed-toe shoes is required to participate.

Live a unique 4x4 experience in the spectacular Alps on the border between Italy and France, choosing between two itineraries rich in history, nature and breathtaking views.

Valley of Wonders: You'll explore the picturesque Valley of Wonders, famous for ancient rock carvings thousands of years old and the pristine scenery of the Mercantour National Park, accompanied by a licensed professional guide, with a picnic lunch break surrounded by nature.

Via del Sale: you can walk the historic Via del Sale, the ancient trade route between Liguria, Piedmont and France, crossing alpine passes and scenic refuges to the Don Barbera Refuge, where a typical mountain lunch awaits you included in the price.

Both tours depart from either Colle di Tenda or Limone Piemonte, depending on where you are most comfortable (contact the facility for exact address).

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

Delicious 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.

Lunch in the vineyard with winery visit in the Langhe allows you to enjoy a relaxing experience in a picturesque setting.

You will visit a Piedmontese winery where you will meet the owner Roberto who will personally welcome you. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the passion that drives the work at this winery.

This will be followed by an aperitif filled with appetizers and accompanied by a tasting of 5 fine wines.

The experience will conclude with a traditional lunch that includes:

•    3 typical Langhe appetizers
•    2 first courses
•    1 second course
•    1 dessert
•    water
•    wine
•    coffee

In addition, there is also an alternative menu for toddlers (children ages 3 to 12) and minors or adults who do not taste, to be selected at the time of booking.

In case of bad weather, you can choose to move the date of your reservation within the limits of the cancellation policy or attend anyway, as lunch is still guaranteed. Tables will be set up inside the winery so you can eat among the barrels.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

Discover the Alemat wineries in the heart of Monferrato with a guided tour and tasting.

Following the guided tour of the winery and Infernot tour, you will taste 3 wines:

•    Piemonte Riesling Doc
•    Piemonte Grignolino Doc
•    Red Wine

When booking it is possible to buy a cutting board with cold cuts and cheeses.

The guided tour is available in Italian, English, French and Spanish. 

The winery tour and wine tasting inside Verduno Castle in the Langhe region includes a farm-to-table lunch with tasting menù open to everyone 18 and older.

This itinerary opens with a visit to the historic cellars, followed by a rich tasting menù consisting of five courses. A tasting of four wines from the Castle's cellars will be offered as a pairing.

This service è available only for lunch on weekends. The cost of lunch for non-tasting adults is 60€.

Lunch consists of:

•    2 appetizers
•    1 first course
•    1 main course
•    dessert

For children a la carte menu is recommended.

In case of allergies or food intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

This experience is based on the search for truffles in the Langhe, followed by a tasting of truffles, cheeses, wines and other local foods.

Initially there will be an explanation of the history and characteristics of the truffle with its types. Next, you will go out hunting with the trifulau, followed by his dogs Esterina and Lizzy, searching for truffles underground. The dogs have a trained sense of smell to smell truffles and recognize where they grow.

We will then move on to a tour of the Trifulau House where we will see the objects, pictures and mementos handed down by the Trifulau.

At the conclusion of the visit, a truffle aperitif with accompanying tasting will be served.

Calendar of visits

•    October - January: Fine white truffle
•    February - September : Summer and winter black truffle

Some visits may be conducted in English.

In the summer period June-August truffle hunting and aperitif in the Langhe can only be booked in the morning.

Visit a family winery in Roero, where you can taste wines and enjoy a delicious lunch near Cuneo.

The experience begins with a tour of the winery and follows with lunch and a tasting of 3 wines. Lunch includes a set menu that includes: a welcome from the kitchen, two appetizers, a first course, second course with side dish, dessert, water, coffee, bitter and cover charge.

This experience will allow you to discover the territory of Roero, in the province of Cuneo, through its wineries, wines and local dishes.

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.

Discover the Alemat wineries in the heart of Monferrato with a guided tour and tasting.

Following the guided tour of the winery and Infernot tour, you will taste 3 wines:

•    Piemonte Riesling Doc
•    Piemonte Grignolino Doc
•    Red Wine

When booking it is possible to buy a cutting board with cold cuts and cheeses.

The guided tour is available in Italian, English, French and Spanish. 

This experience is based on the search for truffles in the Langhe, followed by a tasting of truffles, cheeses, wines and other local foods.

Initially there will be an explanation of the history and characteristics of the truffle with its types. Next, you will go out hunting with the trifulau, followed by his dogs Esterina and Lizzy, searching for truffles underground. The dogs have a trained sense of smell to smell truffles and recognize where they grow.

We will then move on to a tour of the Trifulau House where we will see the objects, pictures and mementos handed down by the Trifulau.

At the conclusion of the visit, a truffle aperitif with accompanying tasting will be served.

Calendar of visits

•    October - January: Fine white truffle
•    February - September : Summer and winter black truffle

Some visits may be conducted in English.

In the summer period June-August truffle hunting and aperitif in the Langhe can only be booked in the morning.

This winery tour with tasting in Castagnito, in the heart of the Roero, will immerse you in the history of the production of the best-known Roero wines.

You will have the opportunity to taste 5 or 7 wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

On being welcomed, you will be able to admire the views of the surrounding hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

After a few minutes you will be accompanied to the winery, where you can learn about all the stages of production and aging of the most historical wines of the ROERO tradition.

The explanation is followed by a tasting of local wines, paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, a glass of Passito and a hazelnut cake.

Roero 100% (2 hours)

Tasting includes 5 wines. The tasting is paired with a platter of cured meats, one of local cheeses and a hazelnut cake.

Roero and Not Only (2 hours 30 minutes)

Tasting includes 7 wines paired with a platter of cured meats, local produce, platter of local cheeses and by a hazelnut cake.

The experience is suitable for everyone, and during spring and summer can be offered outdoors.

Truffle Hunting and Tasting at Canelli in Monferrato is an adventurous and exciting experience that will take you on a discovery of truffle hunting.

Trained dogs will lead you through the woods, where you will learn about truffle hunters and their traditions.

The hunt will take place in the family truffle farm, 4 hectares with over 30 years of history. A valley where you will see more than 300 trees such as: poplars, oaks, willows, limes and hazelnuts.

At the end there will be a truffle tasting where you will discover local food, wines and fresh truffle.

The experience is held in the heart of Piedmont, Canelli is an ideal destination for lovers of nature, history and good wine. This town is located in Monferrato, one of Italy's most beautiful and unspoiled regions, and at the foot of the Langhe, famous for producing high-quality wines.

Each reservation will be private with the goal of providing you with a warm experience.

A tasting experience designed for couples in the heart of Roero, perfect for celebrating special moments.

During the private tasting you will taste four selected wines, chosen to highlight the different winemaking and maturation techniques typical of the Roero, accompanied by local gastronomic specialties.

The itinerary ends with a glass of passito wine and a Piedmontese hazelnut cake, for a sweet and unforgettable moment to share as a couple.

Enjoy a typical high-altitude dinner with snowmobile transportation from Sauze d'Oulx in the Piedmont Alps in the Susa Valley, at a lodge surrounded by nature and snow.

Dinner includes:

•    Aperitif buffet.
•    First course.
•    Second course.
•    House dessert.
•    Water.
•    1 glass of wine per person
•    Coffee and digestif.

Examples of local dishes for dinner are: for first course the Raviolo stuffed with goat cheese, figs in butter and sage with crispy speck. For the second course polenta concia, polenta taragna with sausage gravy, sausage and polenta.

What are you waiting for? Take a seat on the snowmobile, let it take you on beautiful trails through the snow-covered forests, and enjoy a delicious chalet dinner in Sauze d'Oulx in the Susa Valley in Piedmont.

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.

Dinner at a chalet in Sauze d'Oulx in Val di Susa, near the Piedmontese border between France and Italy, featuring local products and traditional dishes.

The dinner will consist of three courses, including water, a quart of wine and coffee:

•    Appetizer: Chopping board of mixed cold cuts and cheeses km 0 from the valley with honey and jam.
•    Polente trio: Polenta concia; Polenta sausage; Polenta wild boar.
•    House dessert.

The chalet is conveniently accessible by car and has parking.

No transportation by snowmobile or similar is included; the chalet will have to be reached independently.

In case of allergies or specific dietary needs it will be necessary to contact the chalet directly.

Quad bike excursion in Sauze di Cesana

The quad bike ride in the mountains of Piedmont in midsummer, starting from Sauze di Cesana, is a unique and adventurous excursion. ATV rides are either 2-hour or half-day tours, even at night (in the evening). Tastings can also be included in the tours.

Classic Excursion (2 hours)

This quad bike tour has an exciting route that will take you to discover one of the most beautiful Alpine Valleys in Italy. You will admire waterfalls, pastures and green forests you will come in contact with the true essence of Piedmont thanks also to a tasting of high mountain cheeses.

Night Excursion (2 hours)

The night version of the quad bike tour will allow you to explore the Argentera Valley. This is a guided tour that will allow you to admire the changes in light and colors from sunset to nightfall. It will be accompanied by a tasting of typical products at dusk.

Enjoy a typical high altitude lunch with snowmobile transportation from Sauze d'Oulx in the Piedmont Alps in the Susa Valley to a mountain hut where you can enjoy a meal surrounded by nature and snow.

They will be served:

•    Trio of polenta (concia on request)
•    House dessert
•    Coffee and digestif

Transportation by snowmobile takes about 10 minutes.
Children pay only for transportation, directly on site they will pay for lunch.

In case of intolerances or specific dietary needs please contact the facility directly.

Immerse yourself in the world of craft beer with a guided tour of the San Michele Brewery, just a few kilometers from Turin.

Discover the secrets of the master brewers, the brewing process, and unique facts about the region.

During the tour, you’ll get to savor local specialties with a platter of cold cuts and cheeses typical of the Susa Valley (1 platter per 2 people) and sample 4 15-cl beers from those available on tap at the restaurant adjacent to the brewery.

A multisensory experience that combines culture, flavor, and tradition—perfect for those who want to experience beer in an authentic way.

The guided tour lasts about 30 minutes and is followed by the tasting, for a complete and unforgettable experience.

The experience is guaranteed with a minimum of 4 participants.