Cradled by the regal Alps and awash in gastronomic and viticultural treasures, Piemonte is the food-and-wine equivalent of a great big hug. Spangled with more Michelin stars than any other region in Italy, it’s a veritable Shangri-La for foodies, while the drop-dead-gorgeous countryside makes for some of the finest walking anywhere. Our close connections here let us show you Piemonte at its best, from a private vineyard picnic to an insider’s view of Alba to the region’s truffle hunter extraordinaire. And wherever we end up, the modest Piemontese welcome us with open arms (not to mention full plates). The secrets are theirs. The pleasure’s all yours.

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Day 1 Walk the peaceful vineyards of the hillside town of Cisterna d’Asti, in the shadow of its imposing castle
Day 2 Dine on the creations of siblings Ivana and Davide Palluda at Michelin-starred All’Enoteca
Day 3 In the wild Alta Langa, meet a trifulao (truffle hunter) for some insight into the nature of the hunt
Day 4 Walk through historic Alba with our local guide, then go shopping for handmade leather shoes or Barolo
Day 5 Taste at one of the most renowned Barolo-making cantine before lunching in the famed town
Day 6 Breakfast in Serralunga d’Alba, then arrivederci in Turin

Linda DeRenzo
Piemonte Walking 2010
“It was a spectacular trip and Marya Dumont was a great guide and host. It was the best trip we’ve done with B&R and everything was pretty much perfect. We loved Piemonte and we truly could not have had a better guide than Marya or a better all around experience. We could not have been better taken care of and truly appreciate you having let us travel with Marya for the week. We'll be back for sure!”

Natalie Makshanov
Piemonte Walking 2009
“For me the most magical moment came at the last night of the trip. The cocktail party was held on a deck overlooking the most beautiful scenery, but the AhAh moment came when I heard the saxophonist and pianist playing music for our gathering—it left me with goose bumps!

Gail & Joseph Janowski
Piemonte Walking 2009
“We loved this trip—the hotels, the meals, the wines, the hiking, and most of all our guides, Marya Dumont and Marcey Hess. We never got tired of looking at hillsides of vineyards, hazelnut groves and chestnut forests with the Alps in the far distance—it was beautiful. The food and wine and culture are so interrelated in this region and the guides worked hard to teach us about everything. B&R should be very proud of the excellent job that these guides do.”

Diana Cooney
Piemonte Walking 2009
“I am new to overseas travel.  On this trip the guides provided for my every need. The van support was outstanding—it was always there when I needed it. The hikes were perfect for my ability, the views were spectacular and the food and wine were beyond words. I can't wait to plan my next trip—I would not consider going with any other travel company. B&R provides the perfect balance between outdoor physical activity and luxurious hotel experiences.” 

Linda Roberts
Piemonte Walking 2009
“This was my 4th B&R trip and by far the best. The guides Marya and Leah are the reason for this. The choice of hotels, food and events were so well planned as was the timing for arrivals and departures. Everything went like a finely tuned Swiss watch! Bravo to our guides.”

Shoukat Dedhar & Lynn Parsons
Piemonte Walking 2009
“The most memorable moment was truffle hunting—it was a wonderful experience. Also walking the quiet trails was very memorable. I always love the picnic lunch—a must have! Finally, I can't say enough good things about the guides Marya and Leah—they were nothing but professional and very knowledgeable.”