e-bike tour to discover the giant benches with tasting and packed lunch

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Langhe Giant Benches, E-bike Tours

Tour of the famous giant benches in the Langhe

The giant Langhe benches have now become one of the Langhe symbols. They are a great way to discover hidden and beautiful corners of this area! Climbing them, or instead climbing them, will make you become a child again.

SlowDays guarantees a simple but special day full of emotions!

Included in every tour are:

Front or Full pedal-assisted MTB rental with approx. 60 km range
Customised app map to follow on mobile phone
Helmet delivered at departure
Assistance during the tour in case of breakdown or need
Food and wine stop depending on the Formula chosen

What is not included:

All transportation
Any additional services or tastings

What you can add:

Guide
Overnight stay by choosing our bike weekends

Duration: Full Day. Possibility to arrange times when booking

Organizing your tour: You will receive a program with the addresses and times of the booked tours. You should arrive on time and be welcomed by the suppliers with whom the experiences have been organized.

Choose your preferred Formula to complete your E-bike day.

Choose your Formula

FORMULA A - 65€ PER PERSON - without food and wine stops

Formula A – No food and wine stages are planned

Departure from Alba – 40/45 KM on paved secondary roads – 880 metres total elevation gain – Classification: medium

Choose Formula A - from 65€ per person

FORMULA B - €105 PER PERSON -Packed lunch and tasting

Formula B – tappe enogastronomiche

Packed lunch delivered at the start (2 sandwiches + dessert + water)
Visit and taste a beautiful winery in the Langhe. Tasting of the winery’s wines with excellent accompanying typical products.

Departure from Alba – route on paved secondary roads – Classification: medium

Choose Formula B - 105€ per person

FORMULA C - 115€ PER PERSON - Lunch at a farmhouse

Formula C, tappe enogastronomiche

Farmhouse lunch consists of mixed appetizers, a fresh pasta dish, a main course with a side dish, and dessert. House wine included and drink included.
Cooling off in the beautiful panoramic swimming pool in warm weather will also be possible.

Departure from Alba – Route on paved secondary roads – Classification: medium

Choose Formula C - 115€ per person

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Robyn13/06/2024
Incredibile tour a piedi di 4 giorni e ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo Incredibile tour a piedi di 4 giorni organizzato da Claudia e dal suo team: cosa possiamo dire ma perfetto dall'inizio alla fine. Le passeggiate tra i vigneti e in cima alle colline erano fantastiche, lo scenario era incredibile, il nostro alloggio a La Morra era perfetto perché non dovevamo spostare le valigie ogni giorno, i nostri trasferimenti all'inizio e alla fine delle nostre passeggiate ogni giorno erano fluidi, confortevoli e sempre puntuali . Anche i tour aggiuntivi del castello e della torre con pranzi locali inclusi sono stati un'esperienza fantastica. 10/10 a tutti i soggetti coinvolti: grazie a tutti i fornitori e torneremo presto.
Bruce B29/05/2024
Tre tour in Italia di Claudia Slowdays Vorrei farti conoscere i tre tour che ci hai fornito. Il primo è stato a Milano. Sara ha fatto un ottimo lavoro, anche se c'erano problemi al di fuori del suo controllo: l'ascensore salta fila per l'Ultima Cena non funzionava, quindi ho dovuto unirmi alla coda "normale". I taxi erano quasi impossibili da trovare. Ma ha fatto comunque un ottimo lavoro. Abbiamo apprezzato il tour dello straordinario Duomo di Milano. Il secondo (Torino) è stato piuttosto carino. Laura, la nostra guida, era molto ben informata e ci ha fornito molte informazioni sul tour a piedi. Era molto gentile e parlava abbastanza bene l'inglese. Ci ha fatto conoscere molte usanze locali di cui non avevamo mai sentito parlare prima. Laura è stata estremamente gentile e il suo inglese era molto buono. Il nostro terzo tour (delle cantine) è stato un gioiello. Claudio, il nostro autista, ci ha fornito un commento sulla zona mentre guidavamo da un posto all'altro. Ogni azienda vinicola era ben rappresentata. Le degustazioni erano tutte abbastanza buone. Per me il "pranzo leggero" è stato un vero pasto! Niente cena per me quella sera! Il furgone su cui viaggiavamo era pulito e confortevole. Le tre cantine che hai selezionato erano meravigliose. Volevo farti sapere che ci siamo davvero divertiti in ogni tour e abbiamo imparato molto sulla vita (e sul vino) in Italia. Grazie ancora. Hai sicuramente la mia raccomandazione!
laura pipperi22/11/2023
We spent a weekend excellently organized by Claudia dedicated to good wine and good food. Familiarity, friendliness, passion and professionalism found in every place recommended by Claudia. Wonderful experience
Santo Postorino22/11/2023
Ottima esperienza!
Wonderful experience!
EdsterAustralia14/11/2023
Ottimo tour delle Langhe. Claudia di Slowdays ha organizzato una settimana in Piemonte per me e mia moglie durante la festa del tartufo. È stata molto reattiva a tutte le nostre richieste via e-mail e alle nostre varie modifiche. Abbiamo trascorso 2 mesi in Italia ma Claudia ha contribuito a rendere il Piemonte una destinazione in cui torneremo. Un punto culminante è stata la caccia al tartufo con Charlie e il suo cane. È stata una mattinata fantastica fare trekking tra i noccioli per vederlo scavare i tartufi, un tipo molto simpatico. Claudia ha anche organizzato tutti i nostri alloggi, ristoranti e autisti e tutto è andato liscio. Il nostro autista e guida per 2 giorni Gabrielle e lui sono stati assolutamente fantastici. Abbiamo visitato diverse cantine scelte da Claudia nel Barolo e nel Barbareso e sono stati i produttori di vino più appassionati nella maggior parte dei posti che ho incontrato. I pranzi erano fantastici e poiché la maggior parte delle cantine e dei pranzi eravamo solo noi due. Non posso raccomandare abbastanza Slowdays. È stato organizzato esattamente come lo volevamo, assolutamente su misura per noi. Claudia ha anche cambiato per noi l'orario di partenza con breve preavviso di domenica e questo è un servizio che raramente ricevi da nessuna parte. In conclusione, se desideri una visita guidata privata da single a gruppi di familiari o amici, questa è l'azienda da utilizzare. Claudia mi ha davvero stupito.
EdsterAustralia14/11/2023
Excellent tour of the Langhe. Claudia from Slowdays organised a week in Piemonte for my wife and myself during the truffle festival. She was most responsive to all our email requests and our various changes. We spent 2 months in Italy but Claudia helped make Piemonte a destination we will return to. A highlight was the truffle hunt with Charlie and his dog. It was an awesome morning trekking the hazelnut trees to watch him dig for truffles, a most engaging fellow. Claudia also organised all our accommodation, restaurants and drivers and everything went without a hitch. Our driver and guide for 2 days Gabrielle and he was absolutely amazing. We visited several wineries chosen by Claudia in the Barolo and Barbareso and they were the most passionate wine makers in most places that I've encountered. The lunches were great and because we most wineries and lunches were just the 2 of us. I cannot recommend Slowdays enough. It was organised exactly as we wanted it, tailored absolutely to us. Claudia also changed a departure time for us at short notice on a Sunday and that is service that you rarely receive any where. In conclusion, if you want a private guided tour from singles to groups of family or friends then this is the company to use. Claudia really did amaze me.
Sharon Goh18/11/2022
Wedding Anniversary in Alba Claudia went out of her way to organize the ebike tour for my husband and I even though she was "closed" for logistics matters. It was a fantastic and breath taking experience cycling through the rolling hills of Langhe through La Morra and Barolo. The biking guide was friendly, attentive and made sure that we were "safe" every bit of the way. We also signed up for the truffle hunting tour. The truffle hunter was so passionate about his work. His dog Gigio even found a white and black truffle for us that day. Thanks to Claudia and her team, my husband and I enjoyed ourselves tremendously.
pachepos04/08/2022
Superb visit to La Langhe! We spent 8 days between Torino and La Langhe in a tour organized by Claudia... we were two, world-travelled couples intent on learning about and tasting Barolos, Barbarescos, Barberas, Dolcettos and sparkling wines who also have a focus on food, local experiences (truffle hunt, cooking) and history of the area.Claudia's ability to capture her clients' needs is uncanny: we had both Michelin-starred and hole-in-the-wall, delicious dining experiences. She worked with us to ensure we visited key producers in Barolo, Barbaresco and Dogliani; accommodated last minute requests (which by the way, allowed us to meet Chiara Boschis in person!!), selected hotels of the level we expected, and works with an outstanding team providing all transfers (led by Nadia, who is not only a very pleasing person but also extremely knowledgeable about the area).This trip had been planned for March of 2020, we had to cancel it due to COVID. But the 2-yr wait paid off thanks to the extraordinary work Claudia and her team did. You will not be disappointed, she knows every nook and cranny in La Langhe, and is equally good at selecting the highest end restaurants and visits as she is in picking small restaurants and locally managed activities that are "must-do's"Superb experience!
patriciarT8293FK15/08/2020
A perfect day in wine country! I contacted Claudia only a few days before arrival and was so happy that she still had availability for me! Everything worked so smoothly, from the bike pickup to the tasting and the great stops along the way. The e-bike made the uphill climbs so easy - and gravity made the downhill parts lots of fun! I loved the tastings and the friendliness of everyone I met along the way. It was perfect!

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Tour of the giant benches: Which formula should you choose?

Each formula has a different track. Not all channels will take you to the same number of benches. I describe a little more to help you with your choice.

Just Bike, Formula A: 5 benches with our map

If you are a cyclist who loves exploring new territories on two wheels, the “solo bike” formula is perfect. On this route, you will pedal in search of benches, scouting them out among the hills of the Langhe. Along the way, you’ll find the giant bars, where you can take a break and enjoy the view. Formula for an outing with friends. Two photos and lots of laughter.

Picnics and Benches, Formula B: Packed Lunch and Tasting

If you also want a tasty break during your tour, the ‘bike, packed lunch, and tasting’ formula is your choice. How about having our picnic lunch (delivered at the start), climbed on one of the benches? In addition to enjoying the Langhe by bike, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a picnic and then stop at a winery, so you will have a chance to taste some great wines and comment on the ‘hunt for benches’ with your friends. This formula combines taste and cycling, Langhe, and benches.

Pool and benches, Formula C: Lunch at the farmhouse and swimming in the pool

The “bike, lunch, and pool” formula is an irresistible option for comfort and relaxation. In addition to biking “just the right amount,” you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch in the Langhe and access to a beautiful pool to cool off and relax. This formula is ideal for those who want to pamper themselves and enjoy a day out of the box. Choose this formula if you love the Benches but also want to relax!

Giant Benches in Piedmont

Exploring the Langhe benches

The Langhe’s giant benches are an exciting feature, and they are not just for this tour. They are imposing artistic installations that offer places to admire the landscape and relax. Each bench has its story, color, and meaning, making each stop a unique tour moment.

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