An elegant, authentic and understated region that provides a very Italian experience, without the mass tourism and crowds of elsewhere in the country. Hugely underrated and perfect for people who love slow, exploratory travel.
Explore Piedmont
Beautiful lakes, legendary gastronomy, iconic wine areas, fashion, football, elegant cities and traditional villages. Piedmont has the full Italian experience, whether it’s a long weekend or two-week exploration. Except it doesn’t have an infrastructure for mass tourism. This is the region the Italians know about, a region that blissfully goes under the radar and rewards the curious.
Getting here and around
Regional capital Turin is in the heart of Piedmont, within 90 minutes by road of anywhere in the region. There are direct, seasonal flights between Prague and Turin. You can also fly to Milan in neighbouring Lombardy and travel by road or high-speed rail into Piedmont - it’s a good option for the lakes, for example connecting Lake Como with the Piedmont lakes and then continuing in Piedmont. If you’re visiting the coast and southwest Piedmont then Nice is an airport to consider.
Climate & seasons
Autumn is Piedmont’s busiest season, especially around the International White Truffle Fair in Alba. It’s wine harvest time and almost everywhere is wrapped in beautiful autumnal colours. April to June is an excellent time to visit anywhere in the region too, while winter takes travellers to the ski areas of Aosta Valley and Mount Corvina (The Matterhorn), immediately north of Piedmont. July and August is great for the lakes but we’d avoid the wine areas during these months due to the heat.
Where to go
Italy’s first capital, Turin, is an elegant city with plenty to offer for a long weekend. For longer trips it’s a great base for exploration or can be used as the starting point. Famous vineyard areas like Barolo and Barbaresco are less than one hour south from Turin, as is Alba and other charming towns. Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta are around one hour north. Further north you’ll find an area globally known for textiles and jewellery making.
What to do
This is a very experiential region. Hang out with biodynamic winemakers, be guided by historians, search for white truffles, do a deep dive into the cuisine, fashion or jewellery. It’s very much a region that can be crafted to your desires and interests, rather than a region of tick lists and tours around unmissable sights.
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