Fly in, ride out — a 3-night full package through UNESCO wine country: a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, guided touring on Barolo and Barbaresco roads, winery tastings, and Italian food the way it was meant to taste
The RideSphere Full Package for Monferrato & Langhe gives international riders everything from the airport to the final dinner: Milan transfers, a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, hotel accommodation in Novara with motorcycle parking, and two days of guided riding through Piedmont's UNESCO-listed wine landscape with RainbowRoads. For intermediate and experienced road riders who want to taste real Italy — the villages, the Barolo, the truffle, the curves — without arranging a single detail. Your gear is the only thing you bring.
The Experience
There are wine regions. Then there is Piedmont. The Langhe and Monferrato hills have been producing some of Italy's most revered wines — Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Moscato — for centuries. In 2014, UNESCO designated the landscape itself a World Heritage Site. Not the individual vineyards, not the cellars, but the entire rolling terrain of sculpted vines and medieval villages that sits between Asti, Alba, and Casale Monferrato.
Riding through it on a motorcycle is a different thing altogether. These are not motorway transfers between tourist stops. The provincial roads that thread between the hillside estates offer long, flowing bends, no traffic, and a view that changes every two kilometres. Stop when you want. Eat where the locals eat. Open a cellar door and taste the wine where it was made.
This is what RideSphere and RainbowRoads have built into this two-day guided tour — and what we've now wrapped into a complete package for international riders who want to arrive, ride, eat, and leave without managing logistics.
What's in the Package
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Yamaha Tracer 9 GT rental — a premium sport-touring machine, well-suited to the Piedmont roads
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Hotel accommodation in Novara, Friday and Sunday nights, with dedicated motorcycle parking
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Airport transfer Milan → Novara on Friday 3 July (afternoon arrival)
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Airport transfer Novara → Milan Airport on Monday 6 July (morning departure)
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Two-day guided motorcycle tour (Monferrato & Langhe, operated by RainbowRoads)
- Certified guide Gino throughout both riding days
- GPX track and road-book provided in advance
- 1 night in agriturismo with breakfast (included in the tour)
- 1 winery tasting (Barbaresco area, included in the tour)
- 1 typical dinner (Saturday evening, included in the tour)
- 1 typical lunch (Sunday, included in the tour)
- Medical/mechanical assistance throughout
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Closing dinner Sunday evening in Novara (included)
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Sunday night in Novara (hotel, with dinner)
Your riding gear is your own — see Gear section below.
The Route: Two Days in Wine Country
The tour is led by RainbowRoads' certified guide Gino, a specialist in motorcycle touring through Piedmont. Groups are capped at 10 motorcycles — small enough that every stop is a proper stop, not a logistical exercise.
Day 1 — Monferrato and the Road to Barbaresco
Casale Monferrato → Gabiano (panoramic lookout over the Monferrato hills) → Cocconato → Castelnuovo Don Bosco → Neive → Barbaresco. The day opens on the northern Monferrato ridgeline, then drops south into the Langhe. Arrival in the Barbaresco area: a winery visit and tasting in one of the cellars that put Nebbiolo on the world's wine map. Dinner and overnight in an agriturismo.
Day 2 — Langhe, Barolo, and the Return
Barbaresco → Bialbero di Casorzo (twin trees, one growing inside the other — a genuine Piedmont oddity) → Moncalvo (Italy's smallest city) → Santuario di Crea → return to Casale Monferrato by 15:00 with a typical lunch in a local restaurant.
Total distance across both days: approximately 300–350 km on asphalt provincial roads. Roads are open, flowing, and very well suited to the Tracer 9 GT's profile.
The Food and Wine
This region is not incidental to Italian culinary culture — it *is* a significant part of it. The Langhe and Monferrato produce:
- **Barolo** — often called the "King of Italian wines"
- **Barbaresco** — the more elegant counterpart, both from Nebbiolo grapes
- **Barbera d'Asti** and **Barbera d'Alba** — the everyday wines of the hills
- **Moscato d'Asti** — sweet, low-alcohol, and produced in small hillside vineyards
- **White truffle** — Alba is the world capital of the white truffle; July sees early-season truffle available in local restaurants
- **Tajarin** (thin egg pasta), **vitello tonnato**, **bagna cauda**, **agnolotti del plin** — the core of Piedmontese table culture
- **Robiola di Roccaverano** — the AOC cheese from the Alta Langa hills
- **Nocciola Piemonte IGP** — the hazelnut that eventually became the base for Nutella, still produced in the Langhe
The two typical meals, the winery tasting, and the closing dinner on Sunday are built to give you genuine exposure to this food culture — not a tourist interpretation of it.
The Motorcycle: Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is a sport-tourer with an upright seating position, a 889cc triple-cylinder engine, and full electronic suite (multiple riding modes, traction control, cornering ABS, cruise control, adjustable suspension). It is a premium road machine and an appropriate choice for the Langhe's flowing provincial roads.
The bike is included with the package. A deposit and rental agreement apply — details confirmed at booking.
Deposit amount, insurance excess details, will be communicated at booking
Gear: Your Equipment, Your Responsibility
All riding gear must be brought by the participant — no exceptions.
This includes:
Helmet (full-face or open-face — your call, but full-face recommended for comfort on longer stages), mandatory
Motorcycle jacket with CE-rated protectors, recommended
Gloves, suggested
Boots (motorcycle-specific), recommended
Trousers with knee and hip protection recommended
The Tracer 9 GT rental includes the motorcycle only. No gear is provided or available on loan. If you are flying in, plan your gear accordingly — most quality motorcycle luggage is carry-on compatible or can be checked as sporting equipment.
The Schedule
| Day | Date | Activity |
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| Friday | 3 July | Fly into Milan (afternoon). Transfer Novara. Check in. |
| Saturday | 4 July | Ride Day 1: Monferrato → Barbaresco. Winery tasting. Dinner & overnight agriturismo. |
| Sunday | 5 July | Ride Day 2: Barbaresco → Langhe → Casale Monferrato. Typical lunch. Transfer Novara. Closing dinner. Overnight Novara. |
| Monday | 6 July | Transfer Novara → Milan Airport. Departure. |
Accommodation
Friday and Sunday nights: Hotel in Novara, with motorcycle parking. Hotel room configuration double rooms, shared
Saturday night: Agriturismo in the Barbaresco/Langhe area, included in the tour (RainbowRoads arrangement).
What's Included
- Yamaha Tracer 9 GT rental for the full package duration (Fri–Sun riding)
- Hotel Novara: Friday night + Sunday night, with motorcycle parking
- Airport transfer Milan → Novara, Friday 3 July (afternoon)
- Airport transfer Novara → Milan Airport, Monday 6 July
- Closing dinner Sunday evening in Novara
Full RainbowRoads guided tour (2 days):
- Certified guide Gino
- GPX track and road-book
- 1 agriturismo overnight with breakfast (Saturday)
- 1 winery tasting
- 1 typical dinner (Saturday evening)
- 1 typical lunch (Sunday)
- Medical/mechanical assistance
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Milan
- All riding gear — helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, protection — must be the participant's own
- Fuel during the tour
- Personal expenses and individual purchases at wineries, shops, or restaurants beyond what is specified
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended for international riders)
- Any additional nights beyond the package structure
- Rental deposit (required at collection — amount confirmed at booking)
Who This Package Is For
This package is designed for:
- International riders flying into Milan who want a zero-friction entry into Piedmont's riding and food culture
- Intermediate to experienced road motorcyclists — flowing asphalt, no off-road sections
- Riders who want a curated food and wine experience embedded in a proper motorcycle itinerary
- Solo riders, couples, and small groups looking for a structured, guided weekend in Northern Italy
Riding level required: Intermediate to Advanced road. No off-road. The Tracer 9 GT and the route profile are well-matched for confident riders used to European-style provincial roads.
Policy and Conditions
- Tour conditions subject to RainbowRoads' own terms
- Rental conditions subject to standard rental agreement — provided at booking
- Weather: in case of adverse conditions, the guide may modify the route at discretion
FAQ
Do I need to bring my own motorcycle?
No. A Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is included in the package — rental, fuel excluded.
Do I need to bring my own gear?
Yes. Helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, and protective gear are not provided. You must bring your own. This is a firm requirement.
Where do I fly in?
Milan — either Malpensa (MXP) or Linate (LIN). Transfer to Novara is included. Confirm your airport at booking so the transfer can be arranged.
What language is the tour in?
RainbowRoads tours are primarily operated in Italian. MANCANTE: Confirm if English-language guiding is available for international participants.
Are the routes suitable for a sport-tourer like the Tracer 9 GT?
Perfectly. The Monferrato and Langhe roads are mostly flowing asphalt provincial roads with light traffic. No gravel, no off-road sections.
Can I taste wine during the ride?
The winery tasting is included on Day 1 and is structured as a proper cellar visit. Alcohol consumption while riding is your personal responsibility — the group format accommodates responsible tastings.
Is truffle available in July?
July is early for the famous white truffle (peak season is October–November). However, summer truffle (Tuber aestivum) is available and used in local restaurants throughout the summer season.
What is the group size?
Maximum 10 motorcycles per tour, as per RainbowRoads' standard format.
What happens to the motorcycle on Saturday night?
The bike stays with you at the agriturismo. Parking is available on-site at the agriturismo — confirm details at booking.
