Piedmont, a region in the northwest of Italy next to the border with France, is known for its local cuisine. The fine tastes that emerge from this lovely area of the country are known throughout Italy, from some of the best wines in the country to some truly divine truffles. However, eating and drinking are not the other things that you can do in Piedmont, there are many other fantastic experiences to be had in this gorgeous area of Italy.
Are you planning your trip to this region? Here are some ideas of the amazing experiences you can have during five perfect days in Piedmont, Italy:
Day One
- Go museum hopping around the city of Turin, a culturally rich city that was once the Italian capital and hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics.
- While you are in Turin, you can also visit the Torino Olympic Park and see where the sporting events took place, including ice skating, biathlon, bobsled, luge, and ski jumping.
Day Two
- Head to beautiful Bardonecchia, a mountain town with plenty of excellent opportunities for skiing. Other excellent skiing resorts in Piedmont include Via Lattea and Sestriere.
- Take the Mottarone Cable Car in the small town of Stresa and admire the views. Once you are at the top, you can hike or mountain bike back down.
Day Three
- Go on a truffle hunting tour with a local expert to find some of the finest truffles, including the famous White Truffle of Alba.
- Visit the giant pink bunny on a 5,000 foot hill outside of Colletto Fava. The enormous quirky sculpture is around 200 feet long and it was created as an art project by four men from Vienna.
Day Four
- Visit Barolo, the heart of wine country in Piedmont. Go on a wine tasting so that you can taste some of the delicious varieties, then visit the Museo del Vino a Barolo and learn about the history of wine production in the region.
- Try the Bollito Misto, a typical Piedmont dish. It is a mix of pork and beef boiled together with vegetables and eaten with a variety of sauces. Or, sample some Insalata di Carne Cruda, a minced raw beef or veal appetizer.
Day Five
- Sample a glass of Asti Spumante, a sparkling white wine that is produced throughout this region. Made from the Moscato Bianco grape it is very sweet and low in alcohol and it pairs well with desserts – so enjoy it with something sweet after a delicious Italian meal.
- Go for a hike in the hills of Monferrato and Langhe and visit small towns, castles and vineyards along your way.
Piedmont, Italy offers plenty of wonderful things to eat and drink as well as fascinating historic sites, excellent museums and other fun attractions. You’ll wish you could spend more than five days in this gorgeous part of the world, but it’s certainly enough time to get a taste of what Piedmont has to offer.
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