The 15 best experiences to have in Cuneo

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the landscapes of Valnontey in Cogne in the Aosta Valley aboard a horse-drawn sleigh. Take a seat on the sleigh and enjoy the nature of Cogne, a municipality nestled at the foot of the Gran Paradiso massif, a landscape of endless natural beauty stretching to snow-capped peaks.

It starts in Valnontey and the trail runs through the Gran Paradiso National Park. The experience is suitable for nature lovers who want to spend a quiet and pleasant day.

In the season without snow, it is possible to carry out the experience by carriage.

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.

Enjoy an authentic and engaging experience with this tasting at a craft brewery overlooking the picturesque Lake Maggiore, just a stone's throw from Verbania.

You will be welcomed by the master brewer, who will lead you on a fascinating journey of discovery into the world of beer, passionately recounting the main stages of the production process, from grain milling to mashing, from boiling to fermentation and finally to isobaric bottling, which best preserves the characteristics of each beer.

At the end of the visit, you can enjoy five different carefully selected craft beers, accompanied by a rich platter of local cured meats and cheeses, for a combination of authentic flavors and conviviality.

For any food allergies or intolerances, you can contact the facility directly after booking.

Nature walk with views of Lake Maggiore, departing from Taino. The walks last 1 hour and are also suitable for those who have never ridden a horse before. In some cases the rider may be accompanied on foot by a guide.

After a brief introductory lesson on how to guide your horse, you will set out inside the Bruschera Oasis, a nature reserve that stretches entirely along the lake.

The route is through meadows and woods in the hills, with views of the Rock of Angera. The walk is entirely on trails, with the exception of 100 meters of paved road.

The minimum age to participate is 14 years old. For underage passengers, the presence of an adult is required.

A maximum of 2 people can participate.

Wine tasting of Ronchi Varesini wines and vineyard visit in Albizzate è a wonderful experience.

The tour will begin with a visit to the vineyards and description of pruning techniques, grape varieties and their cultivation, and harvesting and winemaking; è including an explanation of the Ronchi Varesini PGI and history of Varese wine, possibly with a Power Point lecture projection on the subject.  

Then follows the sensory experience with guided tasting. During the tasting you will taste two wines and they will be accompanied by breadsticks and taralli.

Depending on weather conditions, the tasting will be either in the tasting room or on the terrace or vineyard.

When booking, you will be able to select a small extra cutting board that will include a sampling of cured meats and cheeses.
 

Quads excursion to Sesto Calende on Lake Maggiore, perfect for a day out with friends.

You can choose from 3 types of tours:

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Excursion on dirt/forest trail (1.5 hours):

•    90% dirt/forest trail suitable for inexperienced and beginners
•    Driving time 1h
•    Departures at 9:30 am, 11;45 am or 2 pm and 4:15 pm

Dirt/forest trail hike (2.5 hours):

•    90% dirt/forest trail suitable for inexperienced and beginners
•    Driving time 2h
•    Departures at 9:30 am, 11;45 am or 2 pm and 4:15 pm

Panoramic excursion with aperitif (3 hours):

•    20% unpaved/forested trail.
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•    Halfway through the hike there will be a stop with aperitif on Lake Maggiore.
•    Departures at 9:30 am or 4:00 pm

On request, è possibility to combine lunch and/or dinner in affiliated facilities or paintball and/or softair.

The driver must have a B license, while the passenger must be at least 7 years old.

We recommend sportswear with closed-toe boots.

The weight limit of each ATV è is about 160 kg. Above that weight it will be necessary to book 2 individual quads.

The weight limit is about 160 kg.

You will begin the experience by preparing the horses together with the guides, taking a few minutes to become familiar with your riding companion.

Once ready you will set off on your walk accompanied by a walking guide for each rider, to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment of the excursion.

The guide will help you learn the basics of horse handling as you travel the mule tracks and trails of the hill, which wind through small vineyards and dense forests inhabited by jays, buzzards, badgers, squirrels and deer.

With any luck you may encounter some of these animals!

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking Lake Maggiore to enjoy the natural surroundings.

At your arrival you will be provided with a helmet and once assigned your horse, you will have a short introductory lesson on horse handling to make sure everyone knows what to do on climbs, descents and other passes. Afterwards you will leave and with this ride you will be able to admire the view of Lake Maggiore from the hills and at the same time you will also have an excellent view of the surrounding mountains. Depending on the season, you may have to pass streams on horseback.

To personalize the experience you can choose from 2 types of tours that differ in duration and consequently in the length of the route. The two types of tours have a duration of 1 or 2 hours depending on your liking.

È appropriate clothing for horseback riding is recommended, such as closed shoes and long pants and suitable for going into the woods (no bags or hoop earrings).

In case of bad weather (rain or strong wind), the facility reserves the right to cancel or modify the route for your safety.