Self-Guided Gastronomic Walk in Barolo – 9 Days
Vineyards, hill villages and fine dinners in Barolo country, at your own pace.
Tour overview
This 9-day walking holiday explores the vineyards and hilltop villages of the Barolo wine region at your own pace. It is self-guided, with a navigation app, luggage moved between hotels and walking transfers arranged. You stay eight nights in characterful hotels, four of them luxury properties, many with panoramic pools, with breakfast daily and four gastronomic dinners.
From Benevello you follow a gentle riverside path to Fontanafredda, a wine estate once owned by Italian royalty, with a tasting in its historic cellars.
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You climb through the vines to hilltop Castiglione Falletto and La Morra, with time for wine tastings, then follow the Talloria Valley to medieval Monforte d'Alba and its Villa Beccaris, before returning along the Sentiero di Serravalle.
The physical rating is moderate. This holiday suits walkers who love wine, truffles and good food.
Trip highlights
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Fontanafredda wine estate (Day 2)
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A cellar tasting (Day 3)
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Castiglione Falletto (Day 4)
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La Morra (Day 5)
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Monforte d'Alba (Days 6–7)
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Gastronomic dinners
Your route
7 stops from Benevello to Monforte d'Alba
- Benevello Days 1 & 8–9
- Grinzane Cavour Day 2
- Fontanafredda Days 2–3
- Castiglione Falletto Day 4
- La Morra Days 4–5
- Barolo Day 6
- Monforte d'Alba Days 6–7
Why choose this tour
Italy's great wine region on foot. Luxury stays and gastronomic dinners.
Best suited to
- Wine and food lovers
- Walkers
- Couples and friends
- Independent travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Benevello, Italy to Benevello, Italy
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Day 1 · Benevello Benevello
Arrive in the Langhe.
- Hotel
- Villa d'Amelia
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Fontanafredda Fontanafredda
A royal estate.
- Hotel
- Hotel Le Case dei Conti Mirafiore
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Fontanafredda Fontanafredda
A cellar tasting.
- Hotel
- Hotel Le Case dei Conti Mirafiore
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Castiglione Falletto, La Morra La Morra
Through the vines.
- Hotel
- Uve Rooms
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · La Morra La Morra
Wine tastings.
- Hotel
- Uve Rooms
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Talloria Valley, Monforte d'Alba Monforte d'Alba
A medieval village.
- Hotel
- Villa Beccaris
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Monforte d'Alba Monforte d'Alba
A day at leisure.
- Hotel
- Villa Beccaris
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Serravalle Langhe, Benevello Benevello
The final walk.
- Hotel
- Villa d'Amelia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Benevello Benevello
The holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Benevello (1 night) Villa d'Amelia
- Fontanafredda (2 nights) Hotel Le Case dei Conti Mirafiore
- La Morra (2 nights) Uve Rooms
- Monforte d'Alba (2 nights) Villa Beccaris
- Benevello (1 night) Villa d'Amelia
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 8 nights, four in luxury hotels
- Meals 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Walking transfers as described
- Navigation app with routes
- Local support on call
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 7 lunches and 4 dinners
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Wine tastings not listed
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a guide or group
- You want a challenging hike
- You want all dinners included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £2,219 per person, twin share, tour only. 9 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is there a guide?
No, this is a self-guided holiday with a navigation app, route notes and local support on call.
Do I need a visa for Italy?
No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
How hard is the walking?
Moderate, on vineyard tracks and country lanes with some climbs.
Is my luggage moved for me?
Yes, between every hotel.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily and four gastronomic dinners.
When can I start?
On almost any day through the season.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary