Piemonte is a beautiful region in Italy known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and delicious cuisine. It’s proximity to the Alps, the italian lakes and the seaside are a big bonus for our visitors. 

If you’re staying around Villa Perla in Piemonte, you’ll have plenty of activities and places to explore during wintertime as well! We promise that celebrating Christmas time or New Year with family and/or friends will be a nice experience for everybody in your company!

What do you think about our own favorite winter activities:

1. Skiing for a day (with a part of) your company in Monterosa or under the Matterhorn in Breuil-Cervinia (2 hours driving). When the weather is nice you can easily plan a trip with skiers and non-skiers and meet for lunch in one of the restaurants nearby the slopes. Prato Nevoso is a smaller ski area and is only one hour away and very family friendly but less snow secure… Send us a message if you would like to know where you need to be exactly and we will guide you!
2. Visiting Milano and/or Lake Como – also 2 hours driving,
3. Truffle Hunting: Piemonte is renowned for its truffles, especially the white truffle. Consider joining a truffle hunting excursion with one of the local truffle hunters and their dogs to learn about and experience this unique culinary treasure. This is an activity you can do with the entire family and a lovely couple of hours out in the fresh air! You can do this on different places and choose from different formulas.
4. Arrange your own winter BBQ under the covered terrace enjoying the view on the small villages and snow capped Appenine mountains in front of the garden. The 2 butchers in town of Costigliole d’Asti offer a nice variety of meat and local fresh produce. You can also book your very own private chef to cook the specialities of the region and have a restaurant experience without having to leave the holiday house!
5. Visit the seaside in the medieval village of Noli or one of the other towns at the ligurian coast to get a fresh nose on the beach with only 1 hour driving.
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Throughout the entire year and also during winter:

1. Hire a private chef: There are several private chefs and caterers that will come to Villa Perla and will make sure you can enjoy the perfect dining experience while you don’t have to leave the premises. This is perfect for guests with small children who need to go to bed a bit earlier since a lot of restaurants only open at 20.00…
2. Book a Wine Tasting: Piemonte is renowed for its world-class wines, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco are famous by name. Visit the nearby vineyards and wineries to sample some of the finest wines in the region such as Barbera d’Asti Superiore, Moscato d’Asti, Spumante, Chardonnay, Dolcetto and many others. Book a winetasting via our neighbours right nextdoor or send us a whatsapp and we will arrange it for you!
3. Enjoy a Scenic Drives and walks through the vineyards: Take a break and plan a drive through the picturesque countryside, especially in the Langhe and Roero regions. You’ll encounter beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, and charming villages. (read also our daytrip articles) On a clear day you need to head to Bricco Lu, a landmark and view point where you will find a big bench and can view the entire crown of the Alps! 
4. Explore the cities of Alba or Asti: Alba is a charming town known for its truffles and wine and the worldfamous white truffle fair in november / december. Stroll through the historic center, visit the Alba Cathedral, and enjoy local cuisine at its many restaurants. Same for Asti which is also just 20 min away. There is always something to do and the local markets are on Wednesday and Saturday in Asti and on Saturday in Alba.
5. Visit Turin: Turin is an hour away from Villa Perla is the capital of Piemonte.  Torino offers a wealth of cultural and historical attractions. Discover the historic coffeebars, explore the Royal Palace of Turin, the Egyptian Museum, … Don’t forget to buy some delicious chocolate treats, as Turin is known for its chocolate production as well!
6. Visit Milan: Milano is about 1,5 hours by car and you have many highlights to choose from: Visit the Duomo di Milano, book tickets for Leonardo da Vinci’s “The last Supper”, visit the fortress Sforza Castle or Castello Sfozesco that holds several musea and art collections, visit the Navigli district with the charming canals; ideal for shopping, an aperitivo or dining.
7. Discover the many Castles and Palaces: Piemonte is home to several historic castles and palaces. You can visit places like Castello di Grinzane Cavour, Castello di Serralunga d’Alba, and Palazzo Madama in Turin… or just stroll around the Castle in your local town of Costigliole d’Asti after you went to shop for fresh produce and have a drink in the local winebar under the Castle. 
8. Discover the Thermal Baths: Relax in the thermal baths and spa resorts in the region. Acqui Terme is known for their healing waters and wellness facilities. Closeby you also have Agliano Therme at 20min driving where you can find different options.
9. Cheese Tasting: Piemonte is also very famous for its fresh cheese production. Visit local cheese dairies and try regional cheeses like Castelmagno and Toma. In Costigliole d’Asti we have Caseficio “Pepe 1924” where you should definately make a stop and buy their famous Burrata and other artinasal fresh produce. 
10. Festivals and Events: Check our other blog articles and discover the seasonal events and festivals.
11. Golf: If you enjoy golf, consider playing a round at one of the golf courses in the region, such as the Royal Park Golf Club in Turin or the Cherasco Golf Club.
12. Horsebackriding: A lot of different options in the vineyards or in the forests closeby such as in Mombercelli at the LCM Horses farm! We had a lovely ride in the forest!

Do you have suggestions, feedback or questions?

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