Piedmont Wine & Walking

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    [title] => Arrival Day
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Welcome to Hotel Ca'Del Lupo in Montelupo. Unpack and settle in.
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    [title] => Montelupo's Wolf's Trail
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These introductory walks will explore the area close to the hotel and include a visit to Montelupo village.
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                            [title] => The Wolf's Trail from Montelupo
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Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Total ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: We start our week with a walk into the village of Montelupo's main square. Our route then heads north through vineyards and woodland to the lovely isolated chapel of Capella Torretta. From here we make our way back towards Montelupo through hazelnut orchards for a further exploration of the village.
Highlight: Excellent views down to the neighbouring village of Rodello and the Langhe Hills from Montelupo's main square.
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                            [title] => Strada Romantica and The Wolf's Trail
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Distance: 8½ miles (14km) 
Total ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)
In summary: Our walk today begins by heading towards Brantegna, via the Strada Romatica, then continues on to the Chapel of the Madonna del Oriolo and finally follows a section of the local Wolf's Trail.
Highlight: The fantastic viewpoint on the Strada Romantica.
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    [title] => The Barolo Vineyards and Villages
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Today we head to the west of Montelupo to walk in the Barolo vineyards, the most famous in the area. Barolo wine is very well regarded and renowned for its rich flavour and aroma. The wine is made from the Nebbiolo grape, which ripens quite late, towards the end of October, with bunches that have an intense blue colour.
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                            [title] => Barolo vineyards
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Distance: 6½ miles (10½km)
Total ascent: 1,000 feet (300m)
In summary: Starting in Barolo, sitting low in the valley, our route heads south through this beautiful wine growing region to the village of Monforte d’Alba with its 18th century palace. We will have time to admire the palace before heading west to take a different route back to Barolo.
Highlight: Monforte d'Alba, a historic hilltop village, built around a castle, with narrow cobbled streets.
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                            [title] => Barolo villages
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Distance: 8½ miles (13½km)
Total ascent: 1,300 feet (390m)
In summary: Our route today is linear. Starting in La Morra with excellent views to the south we make our way to Barolo. From Castiglione Falletto, the walk descends into the valley before ascending to Serralunga D’Alba for a well-earned drink.
Highlight: Visiting three important winemaking hilltop villages in one day.
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    [title] => Along the Tanaro River
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The day starts with a journey to the historic town of Alba, where we have a short time to explore. Both walks take in nearby Barbaresco, a beautiful village and major wine producing centre, and walk through vineyards, small hamlets, and woodland. Alba is the largest town in the region and has a very good reputation for gastronomy, wine and chocolate (Ferrero Rocher). Its river, the Tanaro, is one of the main tributaries of the river Po and is 175 miles long.
This evening meet in reception to board our bus for the short drive to the Cantina Oriolo Winery located in the beautiful hills of Langhe.  We take a tour of the winery and then sample 4-6 wines. This family winery specialises in typical red and white wines of the region.
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                            [title] => Along and Above the Tanaro River
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Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)
Total ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: This walk starts in Alba and we begin by walking to Barbaresco, on undulating tracks and minor roads passing through vineyards and isolated farms, following the route of the easier walk through the beautiful countryside. After late elevenses or early lunch in Barbaresco, we head on to the walled hilltop town of Neive. We walk along undulating tracks and minor roads and pass through vineyards and isolated farms, with wide ranging views of the surrounding area.
Highlight: The largest town in the area, Alba is a gastronomy hub.
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                            [title] => Along the Tanaro River
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Distance: 5½ miles (9km)
Total ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: Having spent a little time in Alba, we make our way downhill towards the charming village of Barbaresco, an important wine-producing centre, dominated by a 120ft tower. After some gentle woodland walking close to the Tanaro river, we enjoy the beautiful rolling countryside of  vineyards, small hamlets, and woodland to reach Barbaresco.
Highlight: Barbaresco and its historic tower and fortress.
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    [title] => Free Day
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Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently or visit local places of interest. Some options for your free day may include:
Local: Walk to nearby picturesque Rodello village (approx 20 mins walk) for a relaxing lunch in a café. Bike hire: Hire a bike from the hotel and explore the pretty country roads, visiting local villages.
Alba: A little further afield, Alba is an attractive town with a medieval centre and most famous for being the truffle capital of Italy . It offers excellent shopping and a wide selection of restaurants. Travel would be by taxi or minibus.
Grinzane Cavour: Visit the Museo delle Langhe. Only 20 mins from Montelupo, this elegant castle has an interesting exhibition of local history and an Enoteca Regionale Piedmont selling local food and wine.
Monticello d’Alba: set in the delightful Roero district of Piedmont, the medieval town of Monticello d’Alba has an impressive, beautifully preserved medieval castle and parkland set on a hill above the town. Travel would be by taxi or minibus.
Serralunga d’Alba: dating back to 1224 and surrounded by the hills of the Barolo vineyards, Serralunga d’Alba is a small, peaceful Langhe gem in which to spend a few hours. The unusually shaped Castello with courtyard drawbridge is well worth exploring on a guided tour. (Requires booking.) Travel would be by taxi or minibus.
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    [title] => Bormida Valley
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The Bormida river flows through the heart of the Langhe Hills and our walks today follow the wooded ridge on its western side that separates the main valley from that of the river Uzzone. Walks end in the small town of Cortemilia, one of the most attractive in the area. The river divides the town into two villages: San Michele on the west bank and San Pantaleo on the east. The 12th century church is well worth a visit, being one of the most interesting examples in the Langhe.
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                            [title] => Above Prunetto
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Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Total ascent: Minimal
Total descent: 1,300 feet (390m)
In summary: Our day will start in Prunetto, a small hilltop town with a proud standing 12th century sandstone castle. Here we will have a chance to visit the sights before re-boarding our coach to Bergolo. From here we will make our way down through wooded hillside to Cortemilia and our transport home.
Highlight: Visit the chapel in Prunetto and the local church Santa Maria in Cortemilia.
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                            [title] => Prunetto to Cortemilia
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Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Total ascent: 500 feet (160m)
Total descent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: The harder walk starts from Prunetto where we take a gentle ascent towards the summit of Bocca delle Forche. From here we head through the woods and descend into Bergolo, where the easier walk started and follow the same route to Cortemilia.
Highlight: Visit the chapel in Prunetto
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    [title] => Above the Tanaro Valley
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Both groups visit the pretty village of Bossolasco (so called Village of the Roses) for a village trail.
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                            [title] => The Tanaro valley
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Distance: 4 miles (7km) 
Total ascent: 700 ft (200m)
In summary: We are then taken by coach to Serravalle delle Langhe where the walk starts and progresses to the small villlage of Albaretto della Torre where we can celebrate a great week of walking.
Highlight: The view of the Alps from the village of Serravalle.
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                            [title] => The Village of Roses
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Distance: 7½ miles (12km) 
Total ascent: 1,100 ft (340m)
In summary: We start our walk outside Bossolasco and walk to Serravalle delle Langhe to take in the lovely views. This walk then largely follow the route of the easier group, finishing and joining the celebratory drinks in Albaretto.
Highlight: Wide ranging views all day and a fitting finale to the week.
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    [title] => Departure Day
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We hope to see you again soon.
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