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Alba
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Alba Truffle Hunting Tour Experience in Piemont
2 h
About this activity
Itinerary
This is the most exciting experience for truffle lovers in Alba (Cuneo), Bassa Langa with a nice view on the Alta Langa and Roero and on the backside the view to the Maritime Alps, the Cottian Alps and the Graie Alps. With the Monte Viso in first place and to his feet a vast view to the plan side from Cuneo to Turin.
A hunter accompanied by his dog will lead the group into the woods to seek out the precious underground tuber, guided only by the dog´s sense of smell and the intuition resulting from years of experience. The hunt will be preceded by a meeting with an expert, who will provide all the information's essential to understand how, where and why truffles grow.
Our Hunterm the “trifolao“ from La Morra in Piedmont and arranges truffle hunts with his dogs for more than 10 years, during the day or at night, directly in the wood called “tartufaia”. The tour lasts approximately two hours passing vineyards, fields of hazelnuts so arriving in the private “tartufaia”.
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This is the most exciting experience for truffle lovers in Alba (Cuneo), Bassa Langa with a nice view on the Alta Langa and Roero and on the backside the view to the Maritime Alps, the Cottian Alps and the Graie Alps. With the Monte Viso in first place and to his feet a vast view to the plan side from Cuneo to Turin.
A hunter accompanied by his dog will lead the group into the woods to seek out the precious underground tuber, guided only by the dog´s sense of smell and the intuition resulting from years of experience. The hunt will be preceded by a meeting with an expert, who will provide all the information's essential to understand how, where and why truffles grow.
Our Hunterm the “trifolao“ from La Morra in Piedmont and arranges truffle hunts with his dogs for more than 10 years, during the day or at night, directly in the wood called “tartufaia”. The tour lasts approximately two hours passing vineyards, fields of hazelnuts so arriving in the private “tartufaia”.
Included
- 2 hours truffle hunt excursion guided by a truffe hunter and his dog
- Explanations from the truffle hunter about what is truffle
- Where it grows, when it grows, why it grows...
- Translator
- Rubber Boots
Not included
- Pick up at the hotel
- Trekking clothes
- Wine Tasting Tour
- Something to eat or drink
- Truffle Tasting (Optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
Food
65%
Original
50%
