9-day food, wine and ski tour in Cuneo, Italy
Follow Alessio, IFMGA-certified guide, on this amazing 9-day trip around Cuneo, in the Piedmont region. Enjoy skiing on fabulous slopes and tasting the food and wine of Italy!
Group
Alps
9 Days
Jan - Mar, Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the breathtaking area of Piedmont, in Italy.
- Ski on stunning slopes with an expert local guide.
- Try the sophisticated local wines and cuisine in the area.
Description
Would you like to combine amazing skiing with delicious food and wine tasting? Then you should definitely join me for this 9-day tour in Cuneo, Italy!
Also known as La Provincia Granda (Piedmontese for “The Big Province”), Cuneo is the fourth biggest province in Italy. It is located in southwestern Piedmont, an Italian region bordering France and Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. The area is famous for its sophisticated cuisine and wines, and also for its stunning skiing spots.
On this 9-day tour we’ll ski on some scenic slopes of the Maritime Alps: Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte (one of the oldest ski areas in Italy), Mount Pianard (2306m); the valleys of Saretto, Gesso and Stura; Vallone di Prefouns and Vallone del Salese.
In addition, we will enjoy incredible wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco, the best-known of the region, and delicious Italian food. We will also discover beautiful touristic attractions like Langa (Langhe), included in the UNESCO World Heritage list for its unique landscapes and long winemaking tradition. You can check the complete itinerary below.
So, if you want to experience all these sensations and more, please contact me. I am sure that this 9-day ski, food and wine tour in Cuneo will amaze you!
And if you prefer a full backcountry skiing adventure, check out my 6-day trip in Vergmenagna.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Included: Organization, UIAGM certified Mountain Guide, Photographic travel service,
- Safety kit (transceivershovel-probe), Avalanche rescue lesson.
- Not included: Travel insurance, Research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €12 per person for 7 days, Ski equipment (ski – boots – sticks – skins), Hotel – B&B – Apartment Hut - Lunch / dinner - Transport during the trip - Drinks (wine, beer, ...) - Personal expenses - Anything that is not mentioned under "Services included"
Itinerary
Day 1: Meeting
Meeting at Nice (FR)
Transfer to Limone Piemonte (IT).
Food & Wine: dinner with traditional cuisine and wines (Barbera-Nebbiolo-Barbaresco-Barolo).
Day 2: Limone Piemonte - Riserva Bianca
Ski: Freeride and short ski mountaineering outing at the Limone Piemonte – Riserva Bianca area.
Food & Wine: Lunch at high altitude. Visit to the Troll craft brewery. Overnight in Val Vermenagna (Alpi Marittime Natural Park). Dinner with local cheeses and wines (Barbera-NebbioloBarbaresco-Barolo).
Day 3: Mount Pianard
Ski mountaineering at Mount Pianard. Depending on the snow conditions we will cross to Valle Gesso. Transfer to the Langa.
Food & Wine: Sauna and turkish bath with wine. Traditional Italian food at dinner. Relaxing time at Caffé Airone, tasting local chocolates.
Day 4: Langa (Langhe)
No skiing.
Food & Wine: we visit Langa, a UNESCO heritage site. Wines, truffles and cheeses tasting. Spa. After lunch, transfer to the Maira valley.
Day 5: Saretto Valley - Stura Valley
Ski mountaineering at Saretto Valley and Mount Oronaye. Cross-country skiing in the Stura Valley, where we will stay for the night.
Food & Wine: Here we recommend “Cruisette”, a typical local pasta, accompanied by a Nebbiolo.
Day 6: Stura Valley
Ski touring in Stura Valley. Transfer to Cuneo City.
Day 7: Valasco Hut
Ascent to the Valasco hut, former King’s hunting house at the Gesso Valley. Overnight. Food & Wine: here you can take an open air bath accompanied by typical wine.
Day 8: Vallone del Prefouns - Vallone del Salese
Ski mountaineering at the Vallone del Prefouns. Descent to Vallone del Salese and arrival at Le Boreon (60 km from Nice). Transfer to Nice.
Food & Wine: Seafood cuisine.
Day 9: Nice
Visit to the old city of Nice and transfer to the airport.
Details
More info
It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guide before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety. I reserve the right to change any route or activity based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
Meeting point
About the guide
Alessio
Mountain Guide
I was born in 1973
I am a professional Mountain Guide (UIAGM-IFMGA).
I have a great experience in the mountain environment.
I traveled, climbed and skied all over the world (Europe-Africa-South America).
I met people from different cultures who allowed me to grow professionally.
I live in Limone Piemonte, the small village in the Marittime Alps.
Languages
Italian | French | English
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