The Barolo Crus Trail
A loop through the most famous Barolo vineyards, below the La Morra viewpoint: you walk the growers' roads from one cru to the next, with the Langhe hills all around.
- Difficulty
- T Tourist
- Length
- 11.7 km
- Elevation gain
- +330 m / −370 m
- Time
- 3.5–4 hours
- Route
- Loop
- Altitude
- 220–505 m
- Season
- Spring Autumn
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The story
In the Langhe every hill has a name, and vineyard names, the 'additional geographical mentions', appear on the label as in Burgundy. This landscape of vineyards, wineries and castles has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014 (Langhe-Roero and Monferrato).
Why go
Because you only really understand Barolo by walking among its vines, and because the route passes close to the Barolo Chapel painted by Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett.
Practical information
- Start
- La Morra
- Finish
- Loop
- Best time
- April–June and September–November
- Parking
- Car parks in the village of La Morra.
- By public transport
- Bus from Alba to La Morra, with few runs.
- Water
- Fountains and cafés in the village; nothing among the vineyards.
- Shade
- Very little: vineyards as far as the eye can see.
- Huts and refreshments
- Wineries and osterie along the route (check opening times and book).
- With children
- Yes, but it gets very hot in summer.
Weather at the start
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What to see on the route and nearby
- BaroloOn the route
- ★ Barolo ChapelOn the route
- Pollenzo and Bra6 km from the start
- Alba11 km from the start
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