Piedmont

Sightseeing, Walking & Special Interest holidays and short breaks in Piedmont

Piedmont or Piemonte as it is known in Italy, is a tremendously varied region and despite its many treasures, it is still relatively undiscovered as a holiday destination. Within Italy, Piemonte is famous for its cuisine and fine wines, and there are many local festivals during the summer months to celebrate both.

Charming hill top towns with strong cultural traditions, ancient castles, art filled churches and monasteries all exist in abundance, and the leisurely walks amongst the vines offer exceptional views of the surrounding area and beyond in clear weather, to the distant snow topped Alps.

Piedmont features many delightful medieval towns like Alba, Barolo - which gives its name to the famous red wine produced in the area, and Serralunga.
The traditional market town of Asti and the region's capital, Turin, are both close enough to allow a pleasant day out.

Piedmont prides itself on its superb food and wines, and the area boasts numerous Michelin starred restaurants.

The exceptional local wines include Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera.

The hotels, all personally selected for our Piedmont holidays and short breaks, offer distinct Italian character, excellent standards of accommodation and service, and are located in the some of the most scenic areas of Piedmont.

Holiday Activities in Piedmont may include:

• Cookery Courses
• Wine Tasting & Festivals
• Truffle hunting
• Watching the famous Palio d’Asti horse race
• Watching the donkey races, the  Palio degli Asini, in Alba and Cocconato
• Cycling (many of our hotels offer free use of mountain bikes)
• Golf
• Horse Riding