On the Golf Route in Southern Piedmont, Italy

Southern Piedmont, an Italian region with rolling hills and a rich heritage, is a destination of choice for golf, culture and gastronomy enthusiasts. With its breathtaking panoramas, lush green hills and picturesque villages, this region offers an idyllic setting for holidays that combine sport, relaxation and cultural discovery. Here's a look at three unmissable golf courses and tourist treasures to explore.

Piedmont South is home to three prestigious golf courses that will delight golf enthusiasts, whether you are a beginner or an experienced golfer.

Villa Carolina Resort

Founded in 1991, Golf Club Villa Carolina has had two 18-hole Championship courses since 2015. Set in a lush green environment between woods and hills, they offer varied fairways and technical greens that will satisfy players looking for a challenge. Their harmonious layout, integrated into the surrounding nature, offers spectacular views over the Piedmont countryside.

The on-site accommodation, Villa Carolina Resort****, offers comfortable, elegantly decorated rooms with a breathtaking view of the course, as well as a swimming pool and gourmet restaurant, for a relaxing and refined stay.

Colline del Gavi

The Colline del Gavi golf course is ideal for players looking for a technical challenge in the heart of the Gavi hills, famous for the vineyards that produce the famous white wine of the same name. The course winds through vineyards and olive groves, offering enchanting views and varied terrain that will test strategy and accuracy.

Accommodation at Foresteria del Gavi**** offers top-level comfort in a charming, authentic setting, with spacious rooms, a restaurant serving local specialities and a wine cellar for unforgettable tastings.

Golf Club Margara

Golf Club Margara is a renowned course, renowned for its international competitions and top-quality facilities. It has two 18-hole courses offering a variety of playing experiences, with forests, water hazards and strategic obstacles. The environment is peaceful and conducive to concentration, ideal for improving your game.

​Hotel Golf Margara**** offers elegant accommodation with premium services: modern, refined rooms, sauna, swimming pool and a gourmet restaurant featuring local produce.

Beyond the greens, Southern Piedmont reveals a rich cultural heritage and breathtaking scenery. History buffs can explore charming medieval villages like Acqui Terme, renowned for its Roman thermal baths and healing thermal waters, perfect for a moment of relaxation after a day's golf. Stroll through the picturesque narrow streets, discover the historic monuments and soak up the authentic atmosphere of the lively little squares.

​Don't miss Nizza Monferrato, in the heart of the wine region, where you can taste famous local wines such as Barbera d'Asti in traditional cellars. The town also hosts a popular truffle market, particularly during the autumn season. The Alba white truffle market, one of the most famous in the region, attracts gourmets from all over the world. You'll find fresh truffles of exceptional quality, as well as by-products, artisan cheeses, fine cured meats and local specialities.

Gastronomy is another major asset of Southern Piedmont: sample the white truffles of Alba, prestigious wines such as Barolo and Gavi, and savour local specialities such as agnolotti (small stuffed ravioli) or bagna caôda, an anchovy and garlic fondue accompanied by fresh vegetables. Local markets and gastronomic festivals offer authentic experiences for gourmets, while traditional restaurants invite you to discover unique flavours.

Whether you're a golf fan, a history buff or an epicurean, Piedmont Sud promises an unforgettable combination of sport, culture and culinary delights.