PIEDMONT

Piedmont is Italy’s second-largest region, and one of its most important historically and economically. The region sits in Italy’s northwest corner, bordering Switzerland and France. The area is known for its high-class wine, cuisine, culture and home to the highest peaks and glaciers in Italy.  

Choose the season based on your interests in the region. Skiers will want to visit in winter, while hikers should choose summer or fall. Fall is prime time for foodies who want to savor food and wine at the height of the harvest, and for those who want to experience the famed White Truffle Festival of Alba.   

The rolling valleys of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato are a wine lovers paradise. It’s the land of Piedmont’s famed white truffles, sweet hazelnuts, and outstanding chocolate production. Here Barbera and Moscato are produces, their bottles sold in michelin restaurants world wide.

Alba, the capital of the Langhe and home of the annual Fiera Internazionale di Tartufo Bianco (“The International White Truffle Festival”). Just 30 kilometers to the north is Asti, home of the sparkling white Asti Spumante.   

Visit the thermal spas of Acqui Terme in the Monferrato valley. A spa and resort town since the ancient Romans.