The 10 best things to do in the Susa Valley

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.

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 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.

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.

The winery tour with tasting on the Cannubi hill will allow you to discover the typical wines of the Piedmont hills, including Barolo.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the winery where the wine production process will be explained to you. At the end you can choose between 2 tastings.

Classic tour

Includes tasting of 6 locally produced wines including 2 glasses of Barolo DOCG. The tasting è accompanied by artisanal breadsticks.

Barolo Tour

The activity includes a tasting tour that includes 7 wines. You will have the opportunity to taste 7 different Barolo DOCGs. The tasting è accompanied by artisanal breadsticks.

After the tasting is over, you can relax by walking through the farm's picturesque vineyards independently.