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Itinerant
Bike Gravel - E Bike
5 days
60 Km
Easy
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What You’ll See on Your Trip
Torano Nuovo
Torano Nuovo
Controguerra
Controguerra
Controguerra
Controguerra
Ancarano
Ancarano
Torano Nuovo
Torano Nuovo
Trip Itinerary
More information regarding the time and meeting point for the first/last day will be provided after the booking.
Individual arrival in Torano Nuovo, in the heart of the Teramo hills, and check-in at the selected accommodation. The afternoon is at leisure to relax and explore the historic village and surrounding countryside independently.
- Terrain & Type: Arrival / Logistics & Free time
- Activities: Accommodation check-in and free time to explore Torano Nuovo at leisure
- Logistics: Bed & Breakfast stay (overnight stay and breakfast) at selected accommodation in Torano Nuovo. Dinner at leisure. Overnight stays
Breakfast at the accommodation and departure by bike for a loop route through the Teramo hills. The ride passes through the historic villages of Nereto, Corropoli, and Controguerra, winding past vineyards and local farms. Return to the accommodation in the afternoon.
- Terrain & Type: Road / Gravel / Touring / E-Bike | Secondary paved roads and local rolling hill routes
- Activities: Hillside cycling through the villages of Nereto, Corropoli, and Controguerra, exploring the Teramo vineyard landscapes
- Gourmet Tasting Stop (Included): Guided tour at a historic winery featuring tastings of Montepulciano and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo wines
- Logistics: Bed & Breakfast stay (overnight stay and breakfast) at selected accommodation in Torano Nuovo. Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay
Km Stage: 30
Height difference: 480 m
Breakfast at the accommodation. The day is dedicated to hands-on participation in the grape harvest: fieldwork featuring manual grape picking in the vineyards, followed by cellar operations tracking destemming, pressing, and barrel fermentation. The session concludes with an in-depth guided tour of the winemaking and aging facilities. Return to the accommodation in the afternoon.
- Terrain & Type: Vineyard Experience / Wine Tourism / Hands-on Activity
- Activities: Hands-on grape harvesting in the vineyard and following the winemaking process in the cellar (from pressing to barrels)
- Gourmet Tasting Stop (Included): Guided cellar tour and technical tasting of estate wine selections
- Logistics: Bed & Breakfast stay (overnight stay and breakfast) at selected accommodation in Torano Nuovo. Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay
Breakfast at the accommodation. The day is dedicated to hands-on participation in the grape harvest: fieldwork featuring manual grape picking in the vineyards, followed by cellar operations tracking destemming, pressing, and barrel fermentation. The session concludes with an in-depth guided tour of the winemaking and aging facilities. Return to the accommodation in the afternoon.
- Terrain & Type: Vineyard Experience / Wine Tourism / Hands-on Activity
- Activities: Hands-on grape harvesting in the vineyard and following the winemaking process in the cellar (from pressing to barrels)
- Gourmet Tasting Stop (Included): Guided cellar tour and technical tasting of estate wine selections
- Logistics: Bed & Breakfast stay (overnight stay and breakfast) at selected accommodation in Torano Nuovo. Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the accommodation, check-out, and conclusion of the wine harvest experience. Individual return travel to your respective destinations.
Travel Tour Overview
The Wine Harvest Experience and the Teramo Wine Routes by Bike
A 5-day experiential cycle tour combining nature, food and wine traditions, and rural heritage in the heart of Abruzzo. The route winds through the rolling hills of Teramo and scenic vineyards within the production zones of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG, Trebbiano, and Cerasuolo. A hands-on immersion into the grape harvest season featuring grape picking, visits to historic wineries, meetings with local winemakers, and included guided tastings. The scenic cycling routes connect historic hilltop villages, traditional pergola vineyards, and local farms, pairing cycling with authentic regional gastronomy.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Grape Harvest Experience: Hands-on participation in grape picking and winery operations during the harvest season.
- Teramo Wine Routes: Scenic cycle routes through the vineyards of Colline Teramane DOCG, Trebbiano, and Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo.
- Villages & Rolling Hills: Countryside riding through historic villages and landscapes framed by the Gran Sasso massif and the Adriatic Sea.
- Authentic Food & Wine: Guided winery tastings and visits to local producers included in all packages.
- Participation Modes:
Upon Request – Self-Guided Individual Tours: Includes GPX tracks, luggage transfer, B&B accommodation (overnight stay and breakfast), winery visits with wine tastings included, and scheduled experiences.
Departure Dates – Guided Group Tours (Fixed Dates): Includes tour leader, support vehicle, half-board accommodation (HB - breakfast and dinner included), winery visits with wine tastings, and scheduled experiences.
EXCLUSIVE INNOVATION – EXOSKELETON OPTION (NOT INCLUDED)
To make cycling through the hills of Abruzzo accessible to everyone, you can request the rental of an innovative wearable exoskeleton during booking. This cutting-edge technology supports leg muscles, reduces fatigue, and protects joints on hill climbs. Equipment and exoskeleton rental are not included in the base tour price and can be selected as optional add-ons at checkout.
What’s Included in Your Trip
- 3 Dinners (without drinks)
- 3 Wine tasting
- Phone assistance
- Breakfast
- Travel document
- Guide
- Overnight stay in a Double Room
- Stay in a 3-star establishment or similar
- GPX Tracks
- Please read the Terms and conditions before making your booking
Must-Know Details
By Car: A14 motorway, Val Vibrata exit
By Train: Giulianova railway station
By Plane: Abruzzo Airport (Pescara) or Rome Airports (Fiumicino/Ciampino)
Open to travelers of all ages. You will travel either independently or in a group, with full support from the agency. On a group vacation, you may meet people from different countries with habits different from your own. For a cycling holiday, you might find yourself riding with people on e-bikes as well as those on traditional bikes. Respect everyone's space and enjoy yourself. The tour is organized by local guides and operators, carefully selected for you.
Remember to bring a valid passport or ID card with an expiration date of at least 6 months from the departure date. The itinerary may be subject to changes before and/or during the trip. On a group tour and in certain specific villages, it may be necessary to use dispersed accommodation due to the lack of large facilities. Please inform us of any food intolerances at the time of booking; we will do our best to accommodate them, but we cannot guarantee it. Tourist taxes to be paid locally.
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