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Acqua
E Vino
Join us on one of our favourite tours that evolve in three stages and offers a perfect combination of scenic cycling followed by an enogastronomic experience in two of the most elegant regions of Italy Lombardy and Piedmont.
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From the scenic lakes and rolling hills of Northern Italy, this 8-day cycling tour offers an authentic experience of Italian landscapes and culture. Between Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and the vineyard-covered hills of Monferrato, riders can enjoy quiet roads, panoramic Alpine views, and charming historic towns. The journey is enriched by outstanding local cuisine and world-class wines, including the renowned Barolo region, a UNESCO World Heritage site, making each day a memorable experience of discovery, well-being, and Italian heritage.
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Route Information
Acqua e Vino crosses Lombardy and Piedmont on a moderate difficulty route, starting in the area of Lake Como, in the heart of its most authentic mountains, crosses Lake Maggiore and finishing in the beautiful Monferrato Camino, surrounded by iconic landscapes.
Schedule & Pricing
The trip lasts a total of 8 days, with 6 days dedicated to cycling,
covering 000 km and total elevation of 00000 m.
DATES: October 12-19 2026.
PRICE: 2850 euros + 70 euro supplement for single occupancy.
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day by day
Day 01
Transfer & Welcome
Welcome to Italy. We will meet you at Milan Malpensa airport and transfer as a group to the Perlo Panorama cycling hotel in Belaggio. Transfer time is around 1h 30min, and in the afternoon, after we tune up our bikes, we can make a visit to the city centre before dinner at the hotel.
Day 02
Ghisallo Loop
The two iconic climbs of Il Lombardia, Ghisallo and Muro di
Sormano, await those who want to challenge their legs and
hearts like the professionals do every autumn. The mileage
is not long, but the awe is provided by the challenging
ascent of these two legendary climbs. The Ghisallo is only
8.6 km, but it consists of two challenging climbs that rarely
dip below 10% and hit with a maximum of 14%.
After a photo at the Madonna del Ghisallo cycling church and
a fast descent from the pass, we begin a gentle 5 km climb to
the base of the Muro di Sormano. Take it easy as you will need
your legs to conquer the feared Muro. This is the steepest cycle
path in Italy which measures 1.9 km with an average gradient of
16% . There will be of course an option to take a bypass, with two
guides by your side you choose your way. When we reach the summit
there will be a coffee break and a chance to rest at the rifugio to
regain your strength before the 13 km of breathtaking panoramic
descend to the lake and return to the hotel.
KM 60 - MI 37 | MT 1810 - FT 5940
Day 03
Nothern Lakes
After breakfast we depart on our bikes from Belagio,
cyclng on rolling panoramic roads with lake Como on our
right, passing briefly in to Switzerland towards lake
Lugano. We ride along its splendid shores towards Lake
Varese, leaving only another 15km to our next destination,
Ranco in Lake Maggiore.
We settle into our steady pedalling rhythm to arrive to the
hotel Belvedere in the afternoon, making regular stops for
lunch and coffee along the way. Our minivan will follow us
with the luggage for any support.
After the check in and a little rest, in the late afternoon
we can discover what the area has to offer.
KM 96 - MI 60 | MT 1710 - FT 5610
Day 04
Lake Maggiore Loop
Today we ride an awesome panoramic route that will highlight
the beauty of Lake Maggiore from every point of view. During
the tour we will pass from Lombardy to Piedmont, crossing a
bridge on the river Ticino, in Sesto Calende.
Then heading to Verbania, about 10 km after Arona, we will
turn left to face a 6 km ascent that brings us to a magnificent
view of the lake. From Verbania, we take the 10 minutes ferry
crossing back to the Lombardy side and the last 20km pedal along
the lake to ariive back to Hotel Belvedere.
KM 81 - MI 50 | MT 685 - FT 2250
Day 05
Monferrato
Third and final transition stage of our cycling adventure
as we ride from Lake Maggiore to Monferrato in Piedmont.
Along the route we will pedal through the cities of art of
Novara and Vercelli. Our route will pass throught the rice
cultivation camps and along secondary peaceful roads, with
the support minivan always behind. We stop for a coffee and
lunch and aim to arrive for check in at our hotel in Camino
Monferratoin the early afternoon. Ca' San Sebastiano is a
rural and authentic agriturismo hotel and vineyard, nestled
in the green fields of one of the most famous wine regions
of Italy, Piedmont.
KM 97 - MI 60 | MT 485 - FT 1590
Day 06
White Truffle Loop
Today we will ride the central Piedmont roads, winding
among the 'cantone' stone houses. Cantone is the traditional
local rock created more than 3 million years ago, when the
central part of the Piedmontese territory was bathed by the
sea that covered the 'protopadana' plain, between the Langhe
hills and the Alpine system, The valleys are also famous for
their white truffles.
We will discover the area surrounding Casale Monferrato,
the capital of Monferrato and famous, among other things,
for its religious architecture, including the brick narthex
of the Cathedral of Sant'Evasio which dates from 1108 and
the Synagogue, whose external facade is plain to escape the
religious intolerances of the time in contrast to the richly
decorated interior with its paintings and gilded stucco.
KM 87 - MI 54 | MT 446 - FT 1466
Day 07
Land Of Barolo Loop
A tour of Monferrato starting from the hills overlooking
the river Po. We ride through Val Cerrina, a fairytale land
with its particular morphology of the morainic hills formed
by the retreat of glaciers in glacial times. We stop for a
coffee in Moncalvo, the smallest town in Italy and home of
the beautiful Rosin, first the lover and later the morganatic
wife of the King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele, who granted her
the minor noble titles of Countess of Mirafiori (territory
south of Turin) and of Fontanafredda (territory of Serralunga
d'Alba). We continue towards the Sanctuary of Crea, a UNESCO
heritage site and Regional Park located on one of the highest
hills of Monferrato.
Our tour would not be completed without tasting the famous
Barolo in one of the vineyards and return to the hotel for
the Gala dinner.
KM 56 - MI 34 | MT 1103 - FT 3620
Day 08
Departure
Time to say A Presto, until next tour! We check-out after
breakfast and depart as a group for Milan Malpensa airport.
Transfer time is usualy 1 hour and 15 min, so you are there
in plenty of time to catch an afternoon flight taking nice
memories back home with you.
What's included
The tour includes 7 nights in luxury accommodation (twin share), breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, guides and vehicle support, mechanical assistance, on road snacks and supplements, a daypack and bidons, laundry service for cycling kit, and group airport transfers.
What's not included
The tour does not include flights, travel insurances, bike hire, alcoholic beverages, coffee stops, personal hotel expenses, optional excursions, tips, phone charges, internet access, souvenirs, additional snacks or drinks, personal medical costs, or any other expenses incurred outside of the included services and itinerary.
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