Travel Tips
All Events take place in one place, Villa Beccaris in Monforte d'Alba. Hotel Villa Beccaris is an 18th century villa, where General Fiorenzo Bava Beccaris lived, after whom the villa was named.
Villa Beccaris
Via Bava Beccaris 1
12065 Monforte d'Alba CN
Italy
Telephone: +39 0173 78158
Email: villa@villabeccaris.it
Accommodation
We ask you, you accommodation independently in the hotels and B&Bs to book in Monforte d'Alba. A limited number of rooms are available at Villa Beccaris - please contact us if you are interested.
Arrival from Zurich
By car about 5 hours drive
Arrival from most European locations
Fly to Turin, then 1h15m by car
Alternatively there is a train to Alba and then a bus to Monforte d'Alba
Traveling from more distant places
Fly to Milan Malpensa and 2h10m by car, alternatively Bergamo Airport (cheap flights)
Monforte d'Alba
One of the "most beautiful villages in Italy". It is located in the middle of the Barolo wine-growing region. There are a few wineries, a beautiful church, a huge purple bench and a small amphitheater to visit.
Piedmont
Known for its Barolo, Barbera and Moscato wines as well as roasted hazelnuts and aromatic white truffles. Visit Alba or Barolo, for example.
Turin
The capital of the Piedmont region is characterized by its Baroque and Renaissance heritage. Birthplace of Fiat and Juventus FC. Next to the city is one of the largest royal residences, the Reggia di Venaria Reale.
Milan
Art and architecture lovers should visit the cathedral, "The Last Supper" and the Ambrosian Library. Unfortunately, August is not a good month for La Scala. The Pinacoteca di Brera in the chic Brera district is also very beautiful.
Como
Only 40 minutes by train from Milan, Lake Como is worth a day trip. The park of Villa Olmo, the village of Nesso and Villa Balbianello (for Mr. Bond and Star Wars lovers) are the most beautiful places. You can take a ferry between the villages.
Cinque Terre
The "Five Lands" consist of five villages with colorful houses that stretch up the hills. Vernazza is one of the "most beautiful villages in Italy". Monterosso offers the best beaches.
Pisa
Pisa is located in Tuscany and is famous for its leaning tower. The city can be reached by train in 1h:50m from Genoa.
Lugano
Located in Switzerland, with a Mediterranean flair. Beautiful views from Monte Bre and San Salvatore. The Lido di Lugano beach is well maintained. Parco Ciani is good for Insta-pictures. 1h:15m by train from Milan.
