Officine Mattio ambassadors in Langhe region
OM Cycling Club tour
The surprise of discovering a pure diamond in a land that speaks cycling: this will be the perfect holiday! Every day we will ride different roads and different environments, from the famous UNESCO Langhe hills to the alpine climbs in the lands of Officine Mattio
For Officine Mattio it will be an honor and a huge pleasure to meet and welcome all our ambassadors – current and future. For the OM Team it will be a great opportunity to introduce ourselves and our company. And for you it will be an incredible opportunity to ride OM top level bikes in the lands that inspired them! You will discover lands rich in history, culture and popular traditions; lands where cycling, territory and cuisine are interwoven
PACKAGE TOUR COST
€ 750.00 For bookings within 31/01/2020
€ 850.00 For bookings from 01/02/2020
Start location
Milan Malpensa Airport
End location
Milan Malpensa Airport
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Period
22-27 April 2020
Welcome to Italy!
Our staff will meet you at Milan Malpensa International Airport and will transfer you to Albaretto della Torre, the village of your stay.
There will be two pick-up services during the day, the first late in the morning and the second in the evening.
You will be welcomed to your cozy Bed&Breakfast with a glass of wine and some appetizers. Meanwhile, our staff will fit your bikes, getting them ready for the following four days of riding!
Dinner and relax at the B&B
Riding in the heart of Langhe
Morning ride will be across an amazing circuit among Albaretto della Torre, Pedaggera, Diano d’Alba, Barolo and Monforte.
The scenario of our ride will be the heart of the Langhe region, a beautiful hilly area – inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its cultural landscape, outstanding living testimony of wine growing and winemaking traditions. We will cycle through this stunning countryside, famous for its castles, wines, cheese, hazelnuts and the renowned White Truffle.
In the afternoon, we will move by van and visit a famous wine cellar in Langhe region and have a wine tasting experience in the heart of the land of the king of wines: Barolo.
Dinner and relax at the B&B.
Distance
63 km
Elevation
1,000 m
Difficulty
medium
Alta Langa ride
In the morning, we will enjoy a 72-kilometers-ride in the region of Alta Langa, passing by the beautiful villages of Bossolasco, Dogliani, Belvedere Langhe, Murazzano, Feisoglio and the Belbo Valley. This area is typically devoted to Dolcetto and spumante Alta Langa wines, and to hazelnuts and cheese like the Murazzano DOP.
In the afternoon, you will have the chance to attend a cooking workshop, to discover the secrets of the typical Piedmontese fresh pasta.
Dinner and relax at the B&B.
Distance
72 km
Elevation
1,100 m
Difficulty
medium
In the lands of Officine Mattio
We will spend our Saturday among Piasco and its surroundings, in the lands of Officine Mattio, the lands that directly inspired and shaped Officine Mattio bikes.
We will ride the three climbs that gave the name to the first Officine Mattio bike models: Eremo, Brondello, and Lemma. While cycling we will also appreciate the wonderful views that our valleys can offer, especially of the medieval town of Saluzzo and the Monviso in the background!
In the afternoon, we will visit the Officine Mattio store to learn how every aspect of the company works and to meet the Officine Mattio team.
Distance
70 km
Elevation
1,200 m
Difficulty
hard
Wine and tulips
Sunday ride will be in Langhe region again, this time in the lands of Moscato and Barbaresco wines.
The circuit will be among the villages of Barbaresco, Neive, Mango and Benevello.
In the afternoon, we will experience the amazing Pralormo Castle with its famous Tulips Garden, which welcomes hundreds of visitors every year in the Spring time to enjoy the blossom of these thousands of bulbs
Distance
57 km
Elevation
900 m
Difficulty
medium
Time to say Goodbye...
OM staff will drop you off at Milan Malpensa International Airport.
In the hope of accomplishing to show you our passion for cycling and the love for our magnificent territory and also, having allowed you to discover amazing landscapes, we wish you a safe return home.
We look forward to seeing you soon and share some new and challenging Adventures!
What's Included
Included
- 6 days fully guided tour
- 4 days of rides with Ride Leader
- 5 night in a 3-stars B&B
- Half Board accommodation
- Double room occupancy
- Airport transfers day 1 and day 6
- Typical Piedmontese dinners
- Officine Mattio cycling kit
- Afternoon activities
- Daily transfers by van
Not included
- Airfare
- Travel and personal insurance
- Additional hotel expences i.e. tourist tax, mini-bar
- Vehicle behind riders
- Bike rental Officine Mattio €160
- Photographer
- Every item not specifically indicated among the included services