Life Beyond the Room Custom Travel
Piemonte
Population: 4.357 million
Best time to visit: Spring, fall, winter for skiing
Suggested length of stay: 10 days
Must experiences:
- Visit wineries and taste the delicious Barolo and Barbaresco wines
- Stroll through the cultural treasures of Turin
- Indulge in gianduja chocolate
- Hike or ski in the Alps
- Visit Turin during the Jazz Festival
- Visit Bra and learn about the history of Slow Food
- Taste risotto!
Piemonte is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy, surrounded by the stunning Alps and home to several national parks, which make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With its world-class wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and fresh and delicious cuisine, Piemonte promises the perfect Northern Italian escape.
Bordering both France and Switzerland, the landscape of Piemonte (Piedmont) shifts from almost Tuscan rolling hills to the awe-inspiring Alps to the tranquil lakeside of Lago Maggiore.
Here, it’s all about risotto. Well, maybe not all, but Piemonte, also home of the Slow Food movement, takes immense pride in its rice production (one of the largest in Europe) and the culinary tradition surrounding it. The delicious creamy rice dish takes on many forms in this northern region, all of which are worth trying. Renowned for their wines, including the rich Barolo (there’s even a “risotto al Barolo”), their mountain cheeses, and handmade meat raviolini Agnolotti, this is a region waiting to be explored.
Visit the elegant city of Turin with its unbelievable backdrop of snow-capped peaks and try the local bicerin, a hot drink of coffee, dark chocolate and milk which will keep you fueled for the rest of your trip, explore the lovely city of Novara with its incredible triple-stacked dome – a feat of architectural genius – relax on the banks of the lesser known, peaceful lake of Lago di Orta.