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A tour of Piedmont with 95 itineraries just waiting to be savoured

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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.

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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

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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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