Piedmont is a region full of vegetation, with a territory of variegated conformation that winds between the lush plains, austere and imposing mountains, with a beautiful Apennine range that marks the natural border with Liguria. There are many options for the lovers of the two wheels that choose a bike ride in Piedmont, like the long dirt paths for mountain bike enthusiasts, who will be able to admire the nature between woods and mountain paths or the valleys furrowed by many watercourses. There are plenty of the routes even for road bike enthusiasts, who will put to the test in climbs steep between breathtaking views or a workout in the sweetness of the hills that surround lying and rich of water. Bike itineraries in Piedmont pass through rivers and streams of water: first among all the Po, which was born at the foot of Monviso and passing through Turin, together with the Dora Baltea River and the Dora Riparia one. But this beautiful region is also an ideal base for those who want to delight in cycling in the discovery of the territory, wandering between precious hazel, sumptuous chestnut or admiring the changing colors of the sky on the water of the rice paddies of Vercelli, where beautiful herons nest. Here they may stop and taste a “Risotto alla toma di Malga” (typical cheese of cow milk of the alpine pastures) and enjoy a good “Barbera del Monferrato” or a sparkling “Bonarda”… After an intense day between tough hairpin climbs and streets full of bends, cyclists and bikers more experts, will have the opportunity to enjoy the panorama, sipping a glass of “Barolo”, crowned by with delicatessen and typical cheese of the region. You do not need any integrator to resume from toil. Cycling in Piedmont is a journey that also passes through the flavors! There are many specialty in this region, which boasts a valuable chocolate tradition, in fact in all the cities you will find some artisanal chocolate: not easily forget the mythical “Gianduiotti” or the “Bicerin”… In Piedmont Bike Hotels try the taste of full bodied and intense wines, such as “Nebbiolo”, “Dolcetto d’Alba”, “Roero” or the “Erbaluce”. Wines that enclose the character of the directness and immediacy of their land. In Piedmont the bike paths are numerous and offer many opportunities to taste typical products. Don’t miss the cheeses, whose the taste is influenced by nearby France. They get a productions really excellent, as the goat cheese, the “Paglietta of Langhe,” the “Castelmagno”, the ”Crottino”, the “Maccagno” or the ”Robiola ai tre latti”… and then the Chestnuts and hazelnuts…
It is no coincidence that the first garrison of Slow Food is born in Cuneo and that a company like Ferrero has its historic headquarters in Alba, an area which provides delicious hazelnuts for their best products as Nutella ®! A Bike Holiday in Piedmont is full of many delicacies and traditional sweets: from “Baci di Dama” to “Paste of Melega”, from “Savoyards of Novara” to “Canestrelli Bieleis”… sportsmen who stay in bike hotels in Piedmont will relish!
Here you are an advice for all of you, road cyclists, mountain bikers and cyclists: you will not find elsewhere a typical specialty of Piedmont, the “Merenda Sinoira”, a sort of mid-afternoon snacks. It’s based on delicatessen and Carpaccio, local vegetables cooked in the traditional way… in short, in addition to cycling itineraries, the Piedmont region offers many additional resources. What are you waiting for your bike holiday in Piedmont?
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