Alta Langa between Murazzano and San Benedetto Belbo

E-bike discovery tour of Alta Langa starting from Murazzano

The e-bike cycling route in Alta Langa winds through vineyards and hazelnut groves, starting from the electric bike rental point in Murazzano. The electric bike makes it easy to reach the villages of Bossolasco and San Benedetto Belbo. The route meanders through the picturesque hills of Alta Langa, offering a cycling experience of remarkable scenic and cultural interest.

Murazzano

The loop tour starts from the e-bike rental point in the historic center of Murazzano. The historic center of Murazzano is pleasant to visit by bike and is dominated by the ancient cylindrical tower from the 13th century. The route continues outside Murazzano's town center and crosses pasture fields that produce excellent fodder for milk production used in making the famous Murazzano DOP cheese. If you're lucky, during the warm season, you can observe cows grazing in the pastures. With the guidance of the BikeSquare app, cycling will be pleasant on secondary roads with low traffic.

Bossolasco

After the first few kilometers of moderate ups and downs, which the e-bikes make super fun, the route reaches Bossolasco, also known as the "village of roses" for its roses scattered throughout private and public gardens, making visits particularly pleasant during the flowering season. Outside Bossolasco's town center, you can ride the electric bike through hazelnut groves and chestnut woods, with slopes rarely exceeding 8%. The village of Bossolasco, with its well-preserved medieval historic center, represents an ideal spot for a refreshing break.

San Benedetto Belbo

The second village reached on the e-bike is San Benedetto Belbo, named after the Belbo River. This section is characterized by panoramic hairpin turns that allow you to admire the Belbo Valley and its slopes covered with woods and terraces.

The route passes through various rural hamlets where you can still observe the traditional Langa stone architecture, a testament to the local farming culture. The vegetation gradually changes, moving from higher areas dominated by chestnut and oak woods to lower areas characterized by cultivated hazelnut trees.

Approaching San Benedetto Belbo, the bike route follows the course of the Belbo stream, entering a cooler and shadier environment. The village, tied to the memory of writer Beppe Fenoglio who set some of his most famous stories here, represents the final point of the itinerary. The village preserves interesting architectural elements such as the baroque parish church and ancient stone houses.

The e-bike tour comes to an end as you return to the starting point, Murazzano. At the end of the route, an aperitif with the famous Murazzano Toma cheese is highly recommended.