Truffle-Hunting Tour

Embark on a captivating truffle hunting adventure in Alba, a picturesque town surrounded by the serene mountains of Cuneo, where truffles reign supreme. Gain insights into the world of truffles and witness the remarkable skills of truffle-hunting dogs!

Tour Overview

Your journey begins at the designated hour at the Alba Cemetery parking area. There, you will board your vehicle and accompany your tour guide towards the forest to kick off this exciting truffle quest. Prepare to uncover the mysteries of truffles, a prized delicacy of the region.

Upon our arrival, we will be introduced to the truffle specialist, who will provide guidance and insights into the art of truffle hunting. You'll have the unique opportunity to witness the expert’s methodology and observe the trained truffle-hunting dogs efficiently searching for these sought-after fungi. Subsequently, we will venture into the mountains alongside our truffle expert and their canine companions during the hunt!

Engage in a simulated hunt, where the expert has hidden truffles to showcase the truffle-hunting technique. Yet, due to the rich abundance of truffles in the vicinity, it is possible that you may stumble upon naturally growing truffles, not just the ones that were intentionally concealed.

After this immersive hour-and-a-half of searching, we will head back to our vehicle, wrapping up your fascinating truffle-hunting journey.