Piedmont
Destination
2 hours
Duration
Ita-Eng+
Language
2+
People

Truffle Hunting in Gavi, in the Monferrato

Take part in a truffle hunting expedition together with the truffle hunter and his trusty truffle dog, in the Alto Monferrato. Enjoy a unique experience that will help you discover this ancient Piedmontese tradition.


What you’ll do

  • Learn more about Monferrato truffles
  • Get to know the truffle dog
  • Join the truffle hunting
  • Enjoy truffle sensory analysis

Semi-private Tour: 2+ people

Price per person: € 100


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What to expect

We will meet near the medieval village of Gavi and follow the truffle hunter to the chosen area for truffle hunting (10/15 min).

We will make a brief introduction about truffles and you will meet the truffle dog, who will accompany us into the forest to search for white Alba truffles and black truffles (depending on the season).

Where Gavi, Alessandria – 58 min from Genoa and Milan

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When Everyday
  • White truffle: from 21.09 to 31.01
  • Summer black truffle: 1.06. to 31.08
  • Black hooked truffle: 1.10. to 31.12
  • Brumale black truffle: from 15.12 to 15.03

Duration 2 hours

Start time
9 a.m. 2 p.m. 5.30 p.m.
Flexible start time, by agreement
Language Italian, English, Spanish, Russian
What’s included
Truffle introduction
Truffle hunting
Sensory analysis of truffle
What’s not included
Truffles
Transport
Important information
  • Maximum number: 8 people per group
  • It is advisable to wear comfortable, waterproof shoes
  • The routes consist of flat and slightly uphill, depending on the location

Price per person: € 100 – minimum 2 people

Discounts:

  • 20% – for groups of 3+ people (corporate team building or private events)

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The Food Expert:

In this marvellous area of Italy, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, through the mysterious experience of the truffle hunter and his truffle dog, we will experience truffle hunting together: an activity born thousands of years ago and unchanged over time. Piedmont is indeed the home of the truffle, where you will be able to appreciate first-hand this tradition accompanied by intoxicating scents.


Cancellation policy: all bookings for the Piedmont truffle hunting in Gavi (Monferrato) can be cancelled within 3 days from the start date of the experience. Read the Terms and Conditions.

In this marvellous area of Italy, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, through the mysterious experience of the truffle hunter and his truffle dog, we will experience truffle hunting together: an activity born thousands of years ago and unchanged over time.

Piedmont is indeed the home of the truffle, where you will be able to appreciate first-hand this tradition accompanied by intoxicating scents.

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