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A tour of Piedmont with 95 itineraries just waiting to be savoured
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experiencean unforgettable
It doesn’t take much to rouse the emotions, to feel Piedmont entering your heart. Just take a trip along the Strada Romantica between Langhe and Roero, or experience the thrilling Palio in Asti, or drink in the spirituality of the Sacro Monti sites, or explore the ancient traditions of the Walser people. Because in Piedmont emotions come easy.
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From folk events, religious tourism and sporting
events to open air eco-museums, there are countless
ways to experience the emotions Piedmont has to
offer. Here are a few ideas.
■ In the Langhe along the Strada Romantica of the
Langhe and Roero
■ In Val Chisone’s historic Waldensian sites
■ In Alta Valsesia, among the traditions
of the Walser people
■ In Val Borbera along the “strette del Pertusio” gorge
■ In Roero on the tracks of “Masca Micilina”
■ In Valle Oropa with its striking Sacro Monte
■ In Valle Ossola on the Napoleonic Road
■ In Asti for the Palio
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and lakes mountains
It is easy to forget that Piedmont is home to wonderful lakes, some of which
are prime tourist attractions, like Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and Lake Viverone. These magnificent stretches of water are set off by the breathtaking valleys, outcrops and peaks of the Alps, such as
Monte Rosa and Monviso.
recommended itinerariesLakes or mountains? In Piedmont you can often combine
both options, like visiting the splendid Orta San Giulio
followed by an outing up Mottarone.■ Cannero Riviera along the northern side of Lake Maggiore
■ At the top of Mottarone■ In Valle Po at the source of the river■ The Ossola valleys and the river Toce
■ The Upper Apennine valleys between Piedmont and Liguria
■ The Upper Susa Valley, where grapes are harvested
in snow and ice■ The Ivrea area and the lakes of Viverone and Candia
■ On Lake Orta
Wine tourists know that in Piedmont they can find
wines that reflect the local area, the work of man,
traditions and culture. Sipping a glass of Barolo or
Gattinara, a flute of Moscato or Alta Langa, or enjoying
the heady sparkle of Brachetto, is like tasting and
savouring the landscape, discovering wineries and
wine centres, taking home a piece of Piedmont.
sensationstaste
recommended itinerariesWine roads, vineyard-covered hills, wine centres,
winery tours. A tour of Piedmontese wine-making
is an unforgettable experience, where the only problem
is that of being spoilt for choice.■ In the Langhe on the road to Barolo and the
great Langa wines■ In the Asti area in search of Asti spumante
■ In Roero, home to the delicate Arneis■ In the Chieri area to sample Freisa
■ In the Canavese area with its Erbaluce vineyards
■ In Monferrato discovering Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato
■ In the hills of Novara, on the tracks of prized Ghemme
■ Colline di Curino and Coste della Sesia,
the land of Gattinara
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There really are countless itineraries to explore
Piedmont’s traditional specialities. Here are a few ideas
to whet your appetite.
■ In Langa Astigiana, home to Robiola di Roccaverano
■ On the plains around Cuneo to sample Cervere leeks
■ In the Novi area, tasting Canestrelli di Novi
■ On Lake Maggiore to sample the Margheritine
biscuits of Stresa
■ In Val di Susa to enjoy Genepy del Moncenisio
■ In the Ossola valleys to try Bettelmat
■ In the Baraggia area with its prized rice
■ In Valle Grana on the tracks of Castelmagno
landthe fruits of the
There is no end to the delights for foodies in Piedmont. Wherever you are, let your instinct guide you to the outstanding fruits of the land, from cheese to salamis, fruit and vegetables, sweets and breads, grains and meat.
Medieval hamlets, cities
of art, “sacro monte”
religious sites, historic
residences and centuries’
old castles: lovers of art
and architecture know
that Piedmont offers all
this and more, from its
splendid Savoy residences
to the manor houses of
Langhe and Roero, from
lakeside towns like Stresa
to the Baroque drawing
rooms of Turin.
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