The 10 best experiences to do in the Langhe

The tasting and visit to the Infernot cellars in Monferrato takes place in Cella Monte, which joined the Borghi più Belli d'Italia (Italy's Most Beautiful Villages) in 2018 and includes: a visit to the historic winery and the infernot, followed by a tasting of four wines and a small platter of cured meats, cheeses and bruschetta.

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 four wines produced by the winery accompanied by a small cutting board of local products and breadsticks. For the cutting board you can request a vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free version.

During the tasting you will taste:

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

For visiting wineries in Monferrato, we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity present on the premises. For minors or those who do not taste, the rate includes ONLY:

•    1 non-alcoholic beverage (soft drink, juice)
•    1 small cutting board

Discover Casalese Monferrato with a stay in Casale and an electric or muscle bike tour through hills, vineyards and villages.

You will stay at a new, essential-style property in the heart of Monferrato, with breakfast included.

The experience includes a bike tour, suitable for all levels, that takes you cycling through UNESCO landscapes and low-traffic back roads.

You can choose to do the bike tour in the afternoon, after you arrive at the facility, or in the morning, after checking out of your room.

The tour could be with or without a guide, and you could enrich the experience with a picnic in the vineyard or a visit to the Infernot.

Horseback riding in the Monferrato hills will take you to discover the typical fauna and flora of the Piedmont hills.

The 1-hour walk is suitable for everyone, even those who are getting on a horse for the first time.

The minimum age is 6 years old. Children ages 6 to 14 will be accompanied by a guide who will walk with them the whole way.

At the end of both walks you will have the opportunity to enjoy a typical local lunch (if selected), consisting of 3 appetizers, first course, second course and dessert. Extra courses and drinks are excluded.

Discover the charm of Monferrato Casalese on an electric or muscle bike! An immersive experience among hills, vineyards and UNESCO sites, suitable for all levels.

You can choose from four tour options: half-day or full-day, with or without a guide.

Half-day without a guide

Unguided tour through scenic hamlets, it runs mainly on secondary paved roads with low traffic, with some short dirt sections for even more authentic immersion in local nature.

Half-day with guide

Guided tour through scenic hamlets, develops mainly on secondary paved roads with low traffic, with some short dirt sections for an even more’authentic immersion in local nature.

A full day with guide

A guided one full-day tour to experience Monferrato at leisure, enjoying breathtaking landscapes. The route winds through the most’beautiful villages in the area, along paved secondary roads and a few short sections of dirt road. 

A full day without a guide

Take your bike for a’full day and experience Monferrato at your leisure, enjoying breathtaking landscapes. The route winds through the most’beautiful villages in the area, along paved back roads and some short dirt sections.

The picnic in the vineyard near Asti is a perfect experience for families or couples who want to spend a relaxing time in the picturesque hills of Piedmont.

The experience begins with a visit to the winery and a description of the main processing operations.

Following that, you will be given your picnic basket and you will be directed to the equipped areas where you can taste the products selected for you.

The basket contains:

•    a sampling of local cured meats and cheeses accompanied by jams, honey and mustards
•    bread
•    grissini
•    seasonal products
•    amaretti from Mombaruzzo
•    fresh fruit
•    1 bottle of wine every 2 people
•    water

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

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.

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.

For the picnic, stations with wooden tables and seating will be set up at a scenic spot in the park so that you can be more comfortable during the day.

Within the park you will be able to take walks along marked trails along a circuit lasting about 15 minutes. You will be able to pick up the wicker basket containing products from our farm and small local realities at 12:30 pm or 6:30 pm (sunset time) inside you will find for your information:

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•    Salami
•    Cheese from the area
•    Seasonal main dish according to the availability of the period (e.g., vegetable velouté/rolls/rice salad, roast beef)
•    GREP sandwich ( we compose sandwiches with the products available in the selected period)
•    Macedonia of seasonal fruits
•    Bread
•    Slice of cake
•    1/2 L of house wine for every 2 people
•    A bottle of water
•    A thermos of coffee
•    (on request)

For children, the basket è reduced, without main dish and with a juice instead of wine.

Not è possible to have menù for celiac or vegan menù only vegetarian. When booking è it is necessary to report food allergies/intolerances.

At the facility è a bathroom with drinking water is available.

In case of bad weather the event è cancelled.

In case of a sudden storm we have an indoor common room for 15/20 people.

A farmhouse lunch in Castiglione Falletto overlooking the Langhe é the perfect opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of the Piedmont hills with friends or family.

Lunch or Dinner

On weekends you can have lunch or dinner in the farmhouse in addition to the winery visit. You will be treated to a typical 6-course Piedmontese menu:

•    3 typical appetizers
•    Frimo (ravioli del plin or risotto)
•    Second course
•    Sweet

The courses will be paired with wines from the winery: Dolcetto d’Alba, Barolo “Bussia” and Barolo “Pugnane”.

This experience includes a guided tour of the vineyard and winery with a final aperitif on the panoramic terrace.

Overnight stay

You will be greeted by the host who will give you directions to your overnight stay and accompany you to the double bedroom.

This experience é available on Fridays and Saturdays from 3 p.m. or Sundays from noon.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch or dinner with:

•    Three starters
•    First course
•    Cheese board with jams
•    Sweet
•    Accompaniment of local wine

You will also have access to the wellness area with solarium, sauna, Turkish bath and the outdoor hot tub over the entire surrounding Langhe landscape.

In the overnight stay è breakfast is also included.

In case of food allergies or intolerances é you can contact the hotel after booking.

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.

Horseback riding in the woods of Albiano d'Ivrea, in the Gargnanese hinterland, a few kilometers from Turin with an experienced guide.

Program

The meeting is at the riding school in Albiano d'Ivrea, in the province of Turin. Upon arrival, the equestrian guide will welcome participants and provide a brief introduction to basic techniques for safely handling the horse.

The ride will take place along the "Route of Wonders," a loop trail of about 7 km on the hill of Albiano d'Ivrea, among vineyards, streams and poplar groves. Along the way, visitors can admire the Bishop's Castle of Albiano, built on the remains of a Roman villa, and characteristic installations.

During the excursion, equestrian guides will accompany the group on foot, ensuring safety and sharing interesting facts about the area. At the end of the ride you will calmly return to the riding stables.

If you choose the "walk + aperitif" option, a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage, will be served upon return.

A night at the lodge with snowmobile or snowcat transport in Thumel will give you a unique experience in the Rhèmes-Notre-Dame Valley.

Scheduled departure times are 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. or 6:40 p.m. at the Bruil snowpark. The duration of the snowmobile ascent is approximately 15 minutes.
Once you reach the facility, dinner is provided in the adjacent restaurant, already booked by the facility for you but to be paid on site. Transportation and breakfast are included in the price of your stay.

Check-in is from 3 p.m. onwards, while check-out will be at 11 a.m. The duration of the experience (12 hours) is approximate; the stay is from the time of your chosen check-in to the time of check-out (11 a.m.).
You will have a choice of 3 different rooms. The rooms available are standard, premium and family. The standard and premium rooms can hold up to 2 people; the family room up to 4. All rooms are equipped with all amenities (Wi-fi, kettle, mini-bar, double bed, towels).
Premium and family rooms have a unique view of the surrounding Alps and also have direct access to the green relaxation area (if on the ground floor) or a balcony (if on the second floor).

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.

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.

The picnic on the farm in Nizza Monferrato allows you to enjoy typical products of the Piedmont region with your partner or family and in the company of your four-legged friends.

You can consume the picnic among flowers and horses, surrounded by cultivated hills and vineyards in the heart of Piedmont. The only recommendation is to respect nature.

The products offered are prepared from local raw materials, allowing you to enjoy light and wholesome food.

You will receive a basket that will be filled with typical Monferrato products and an excellent bottle of the local Barbera to enjoy outdoors. 

The couples picnic includes:

•    Basket with mixed of 8 Piedmontese appetizers, bread and focaccia
•    Dessert
•    1 bottle water
•    1 bottle of wine
•    Caffè
•    Digestive

The tablecloth, napkins, plates and glasses are included.

A farmhouse lunch in Cocconato, in the hills of Monferrato is a perfect experience to have with friends or as a couple.

You will be hosted by an organic and biodynamic farmhouse that reflects the poor and genuine soul of Piedmontese rurality enhanced by a modern renovation.

The restaurant offers typical delicacies of the Piedmontese gastronomic tradition prepared with genuine and local ingredients.

All products offered are from selected farms and controlled production, including the wine list.

You can choose from 2 menus.

Basic menu

This menu allows you to taste the following dishes:

•    Carpaccio
•    La Maciottina (farmhouse robiola cheese) with vegetable sauce
•    Aromatic plin
•    Tajarin sausage ragout
•    Veal stew
•    Hazelnut cake (in the summer period ice cream of our own production)

All drinks are not included.

Tasting menu

This option allows you to taste typical Piedmontese dishes accompanied by wine. It includes:

•    Carpaccio
•    La Maciottina (farmhouse robiola cheese) with vegetable sauce
•    Aromatic plin
•    Tajarin sausage ragout
•    Veal stew
•    Hazelnut cake (in summer time ice cream of our own production)
•    1 glass of Barbera or Chardonnay wine
•    Water
•    Coffee

The restaurant does not have a children's menu, but younger children can choose a la carte dishes (payment for which will be made on site).

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Botanical workshop in Milan to create a terrarium, that is a small glass garden made step by step with expert guidance.

During the experience you will learn how to design and make a terrarium, creating a small self-sustaining ecosystem inside a glass container. You will discover how to choose the most suitable plants, prepare the substrate, balance moisture and light, and properly assemble all the elements to ensure the longevity of your miniature garden.

Botanical workshop dedicated to the Japanese technique of Kokedama, the art of creating moss spheres that enclose the roots of plants.

During the experience you will learn how to create a kokedama from the basics of the traditional Japanese technique. You will discover how to choose and prepare plants, how to make the moss sphere correctly, and what steps to take to keep your creation healthy over time.

You will be able to choose between two options:

•    the basic course dedicated exclusively to kokedama creation
•    the full experience that includes the course and a final appetizer

Horseback riding along the Adda River, lasting one to two hours, through the surrounding woods is an experience not to be missed.

The horseback rides are also suitable for beginners, as they consist of comfortable and wide paths located within the Adda Park.

Thanks to this ride you will have the opportunity to explore the nature that characterizes these places, and to let the horses water within the river.

During the horseback ride, departing from Rivolta d'Adda, you will be accompanied by two equestrian guides, who will lead you for the duration of the excursion.

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.

Horseback riding in the Monferrato hills will take you to discover the typical fauna and flora of the Piedmont hills.

The 1-hour walk is suitable for everyone, even those who are getting on a horse for the first time.

The minimum age is 6 years old. Children ages 6 to 14 will be accompanied by a guide who will walk with them the whole way.

At the end of both walks you will have the opportunity to enjoy a typical local lunch (if selected), consisting of 3 appetizers, first course, second course and dessert. Extra courses and drinks are excluded.

A farmhouse lunch in Castiglione Falletto overlooking the Langhe é the perfect opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of the Piedmont hills with friends or family.

Lunch or Dinner

On weekends you can have lunch or dinner in the farmhouse in addition to the winery visit. You will be treated to a typical 6-course Piedmontese menu:

•    3 typical appetizers
•    Frimo (ravioli del plin or risotto)
•    Second course
•    Sweet

The courses will be paired with wines from the winery: Dolcetto d’Alba, Barolo “Bussia” and Barolo “Pugnane”.

This experience includes a guided tour of the vineyard and winery with a final aperitif on the panoramic terrace.

Overnight stay

You will be greeted by the host who will give you directions to your overnight stay and accompany you to the double bedroom.

This experience é available on Fridays and Saturdays from 3 p.m. or Sundays from noon.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch or dinner with:

•    Three starters
•    First course
•    Cheese board with jams
•    Sweet
•    Accompaniment of local wine

You will also have access to the wellness area with solarium, sauna, Turkish bath and the outdoor hot tub over the entire surrounding Langhe landscape.

In the overnight stay è breakfast is also included.

In case of food allergies or intolerances é you can contact the hotel after booking.

The picnic in the vineyard near Asti is a perfect experience for families or couples who want to spend a relaxing time in the picturesque hills of Piedmont.

The experience begins with a visit to the winery and a description of the main processing operations.

Following that, you will be given your picnic basket and you will be directed to the equipped areas where you can taste the products selected for you.

The basket contains:

•    a sampling of local cured meats and cheeses accompanied by jams, honey and mustards
•    bread
•    grissini
•    seasonal products
•    amaretti from Mombaruzzo
•    fresh fruit
•    1 bottle of wine every 2 people
•    water

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

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 experience at La Briacca Winery includes a guided tour and several tasting options, accompanied by samples of typical products.

The winery is located in the heart of the Langhe. and offers visitors an itinerary dedicated to the discovery of wine and the territory. The winery offers five different tasting experiences, all accompanied by a guided tour and tastings of typical local specialties.

The tastings can take place in the elegant indoor room or outdoors in the Wine Garden. At the end of the experience, guests can freely access the sales area to purchase the winery's wines.