An extraordinary walking and hiking journey through the Langhe and the Roero, two pristine regions nestled in the southern corner of Piemonte (a.k.a. Piedmont), Italy’s wine country. This is a magical land of vast horizons and breathtaking panoramas, where ancient castles and hilltop towns stand guard over gentle slopes of vineyards that generously yield sumptuous Italian wines (including Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo!). A land where women have played a major, crucial role in the local history, culture and traditions: from pillars of the farming communities, enduring back-breaking work, to messengers and nurturers during the Italian Resistance, placing their lives on the line of fire; from “powerful” women burned at the stake as witches, to key characters in the some of the most renowned local literature. Unique activities allow you to see this exceptional place from the perspective of the women of Langa and Roero. You learn about the role they had both in literature and in history, as Partisan messengers during the Italian Resistance. A couple of cooking classes with women of Langa introduce you to the secrets of the local gastronomy; an excursion in Roero takes you in the footsteps of the Masche, local peasants who, in the popular imagination, had the resemblance of old ladies and played tricks on passersby in the woods, at dusk or at night; you spoil your body with a “wine therapy” treatment at a local spa; you visit medieval castles, fortresses and enchanting villages, where you have the opportunity to do some wine tasting in boutique cantinas and renowned wine cellars. The trip ends with an unusual guided tour of Torino’s “magical” sites.
In fact, this elegant and beautiful baroque city is renowned for its esoteric character.

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Itinerary Outline

Day 1, 2 • Torino – Barbaresco - Langhe
Meet your guide in Torino and transfer to Barbaresco. Lunch at a restaurant owned and run by three wonderful women of Langhe. Visit of the town and regional wine cellar. Wine tasting. Hiking and walking through rolling hills and vineyards, we visit the castle of Barolo, enjoy some wine tasting and mouthwatering local products in Novello, and admire Vergne’s murals.

Day 3 • Roero
A relaxing morning and afternoon with wine therapy treatment and facial massage, and a short hike to Verduno. Early light dinner, with local products, in Roero, followed by a short evening walk in the footsteps of the masche, local controversial female figures known to wander in the area after dark. Return to La Morra.

Day 4 • Langhe
Hiking excursion to Serralunga in the morning with visit to its magnificent medieval castle. Transfer to Neive for our cooking class followed by a sit-down dinner, where we taste the meal we have prepared, accompanied by outstanding local wines.

Day 5, 6 • Alta Langa
Day hikes through an extraordinary environment of hazelnut orchards, lush forests, and patches of wild orchids, with breathtaking views. We visit a hazelnut farm and taste their homemade deserts accompanied by Moscato wine. We watch a film on women dispatch runners during the Italian Resistance, followed by an introduction to the role of women in Beppe Fenoglio’s literature.

Day 7 • Torino
Discover the sense of magic of this beautiful esoteric city with a nocturnal guided tour after an early dinner. Magical places and symbols are found throughout and, with the knowledge of a licensed tour guide, we explore this hidden aspect of the city.

Day 8 • Departure
Group transfer to Torino main train station, after breakfast.