Starting over from scratch. A trek in the Langhe to find ourselves
How many times have we told ourselves that we would do it? There are times in our lives when we feel the pulsating need to renew ourselves, to start again, more aware and more robust than before. Some people decide to change their lives sharply and decisively, while others to make those changes they have long yearned for at a less sustained but still effective pace because that is the pace we feel is ours.
To get going again, we at SlowDays suggest you walk in the Langhe and Roero: an activity as simple as it is essential to share with your family or friends or to experience, why not, even simply in the company of yourself. Walking will help you make space in your thoughts, rediscover the most magical places in Piedmont and start again with that new positive energy that only unspoiled nature like that of Langhe e Roero can offer you.
Our proposals could also be called wine and food treks in the Langhe since the product of the vineyards will be very present: you will be able to observe the different stages of ripening of the grapes in the vineyard. Thinking about delving into the magical world of wine in the winery will be spontaneous, so our treks in the Langhe become authentic wine treks.
WHY CHOOSE TREKKING IN THE LANGHE?
The Piedmontese Langhe and Roero are an excellent area to travel on foot.
Traveling on foot is a new way of vacationing that is sustainable and can provide a lasting sense of well-being.
Why choose Langhe for your walking vacation?
How are hilly Piedmont itineraries different from those in other areas?
Let’s try to answer with points
Reasons for choosing a trek in the Langhe.
- As the first motivation, we want to say that the Langhe is excellent; we already told you that maybe? Don’t trust what we say; come and check for yourself! Well, in short, there would be a reason if Unesco decided to put the Langhe among “its” heritages and did so precisely because of the wine landscapes!
- The Langhe is for everyone! Needless to deny: hiking trails are more challenging in the mountains! Not that the Langhe and Roero are like flat walks, but certainly, the climbs are never prohibitive and are always followed by descents and flat sections.
- The landscape is very diverse! Do you think maybe there are only vineyards? You are wrong! Especially if you decide to take the route from the Langhe of Barbaresco through the Alta Langa to the Langhe of Barolo, you will discover the variety of landscapes that characterize this beautiful hilly area of Piedmont. First, the vineyards, then the woods, then villages and castles, to return to the vineyards
- Do you like walks with few amenities? With overnight stays in hostels and shared rooms? Or maybe with a tent on your back? Very well, that can fit! Oh my, there are no hostels here in the Langhe, but some spartan accommodations you can find. In this case, we especially recommend the Alta Langa area. However, if you are a comfort lover and the idea of a shared bathroom or hostel doesn’t tickle your fancy, you can find complete satisfaction in the Langhe! Who said trekking has to be “uncomfortable” and spartan? It’s OK to hike, but if you arrive at a cozy facility in the evening, perhaps where you can dip in the pool, we think there’s nothing wrong with that. If you have someone to take care of your luggage while you comfortably go about your day hike, I’d say that combines physical activity and comfort!
- In the Langhe, the trails are pretty well marked, not all of them. In any case, don’t worry: if you buy one of our packages, we will study the trails in the Langhe for you, and you can follow them on your cell phone, just like a navigator.
- I leave for last the motivation, in my opinion, the most important. Here we are not talking about walking in the Langhe or hiking; we are talking about “Wine Trek Langhe”! Wine is the protagonist, even if you don’t like to drink it (but are you sure?)…if you come in autumn, your walk in the Langhe will be characterized by the scent of grapes still attached to the vines, if you come in spring the soft green of the vineyards with the background of the towers and castles will be all to photograph…but above all, we are talking about wine trekking because, if you want, there will be no lack of visits to wineries to discover all about the world of the great wines of the Langhe, such as Barolo and Barbaresco but also Barbera. You’ll also find lots of white wines (for those you can’t leave out a visit to the Roero area) and, lately, increasingly frequent rosés or bubbles. Of course, the cuisine is not to be outdone either! You know, appetite comes with walking…and dinner with a view of the Langhe will not take it away from you in the evening!
Do you already imagine yourself with tired legs from the walk in the Langhe, shower done, a terrace over the vineyards, and a glass in your hand? Well then, our Langhe walking vacation packages are waiting for you!
