What to do in Monferrato: the 10 best experiences

The quad bike excursion in the Monferrato hills departing from Conzano will allow you to experience an adventure driving a quad bike in an area considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be able to choose between two tours:

Quad Tour

The excursion is suitable for everyone and lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Together with an experienced guide, you will drive along a mostly unpaved route through vineyards and forests from which you can admire the area's evocative landscapes. On the way back you will pause at scenic spots to take some nice photo shoots while sitting on the Big Benches (giant benches that characterize these hills).

Quad bike tour and winery visit

Driving a quad bike you will be accompanied to discover the hills of Monferrato, driving along the dirt roads that pass through the vineyards and reveal the most striking landscapes. Along the way you will see where the typical products of Monferrato's wine and farming culture come from, as well as reach the most representative historical and artistic sites, including medieval castles, ancient quarries, country churches and open-air museums.
Halfway through the excursion there will be a stop at an authentic winery where you will be able to exclusively visit an Infernot, a cellar carved by hand into the cantonment stone, considered a Unesco World Heritage Site (You can add on the spot a tasting of typical products accompanied by the winery's wines).

On site you must pay the mandatory membership fee of €5 per person.

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 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

Rent an e-bike and take an independent tour of the most beautiful routes in the Langhe and Monferrato. The e-bike tour starts from Nizza Monferrato, on the border between the two regions, with a choice of routes to take with your group of friends or family.

The guide (who will not participate in the tour) will give you some tips on what to visit and where to stop before the start of the excursion; also, along with the e-bike, you will be provided with a GPS device to keep track and guide you along the route.

The suggested routes are as follows:

•    Roads of Nice Most Popular Tour. The route runs on roads and touches on the locations where the NIZZA DOCG is produced. You will face some unpaved parts among the vineyards and in the September period you can also witness the grape harvest. A tour suitable for those who also like to taste something unique, paired with typical local products. With your tour leader's explanation, you will truly understand the passion that each wine worker puts inside a bottle of wine. Especially recommended in the spring and harvest period. - Difficulty: 4/5 - Distance: 72Km - Height difference: 1000m - Time: 5.00h
•    Roads of Brachetto The Brachetto Roads Tour is the route suitable for everyone, families and beginners. It develops on the opposite side of the Acqui hills and touches the towns of Fontanile, Maranzana and Mombaruzzo where during the route we can stop on the famous "giant benches". In addition, in Mombaruzzo, a locality famous for the artisanal production of the typical "amaretti "it will be possible, upon request, to have a tasting combined with a glass of Moscato. - Difficulty: 2/5 - Distance: 35km - Height difference: 670m - Time: 3-4h

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 vineyard picnic in Monferrato is a perfect opportunity to relax in the fresh air while enjoying typical products and wines from Piedmont.

The experience begins with a visit to the winemaking cellar and the underground aging cellar, nestled among the Monferrato hills. Here you will find wooden barrels, barriques and tonneaux of Allier origin.

Afterwards, you will be given a soft plaid with pillows and a picnic basket full of delicacies to enjoy.

Enjoy this picnic with the view of the Monferrato Mountains as the backdrop for a relaxing moment in the Montemagno countryside.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Beekeeper's Day in Zibido San Giacomo, in the province of Milan, to learn how bees live and discover all the secrets about how honey and other products are made.

The experience is held from March to September, with variations depending on weather conditions.

Program

To begin, your guide will give you an introduction to the world of beekeeping. You will then put on equipment to visit the hives and, if you are not afraid, pick up a frame that has just been removed from the hive . After that you will visit the honey extraction workshop, where you will witness the production of honey.

At the end of the experience you will be given a jar of honey produced by the bees you were able to observe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a rich picnic of typical products between Barolo and Langhe

To start, you will be provided with a fine vintage-style picnic basket, a support towel, and a detailed map to guide you in discovering the area.
By following the itinerary shown on the map, you can explore Monforte d'Alba and the surrounding hills, reaching some areas worth photographing

You will then be free to choose the best location for your picnic, which includes local specialties such as

•    fine cheeses
•    selected sliced meats
•    tasty appetizers
•    fresh bread
•    sweet or fruit
•    water
•    1 bottle of wine per couple

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

To follow the itinerary on the map, we recommend moving by car, as it involves a few kilometers that may be long to walk.

Rent an e-bike and take an independent tour of the most beautiful routes in the Langhe and Monferrato. The e-bike tour starts from Nizza Monferrato, on the border between the two regions, with a choice of routes to take with your group of friends or family.

The guide (who will not participate in the tour) will give you some tips on what to visit and where to stop before the start of the excursion; also, along with the e-bike, you will be provided with a GPS device to keep track and guide you along the route.

The suggested routes are as follows:

•    Roads of Nice Most Popular Tour. The route runs on roads and touches on the locations where the NIZZA DOCG is produced. You will face some unpaved parts among the vineyards and in the September period you can also witness the grape harvest. A tour suitable for those who also like to taste something unique, paired with typical local products. With your tour leader's explanation, you will truly understand the passion that each wine worker puts inside a bottle of wine. Especially recommended in the spring and harvest period. - Difficulty: 4/5 - Distance: 72Km - Height difference: 1000m - Time: 5.00h
•    Roads of Brachetto The Brachetto Roads Tour is the route suitable for everyone, families and beginners. It develops on the opposite side of the Acqui hills and touches the towns of Fontanile, Maranzana and Mombaruzzo where during the route we can stop on the famous "giant benches". In addition, in Mombaruzzo, a locality famous for the artisanal production of the typical "amaretti "it will be possible, upon request, to have a tasting combined with a glass of Moscato. - Difficulty: 2/5 - Distance: 35km - Height difference: 670m - Time: 3-4h

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.