Truffle hunting and lunch in the province of Alessandria

No food is comparable to the truffle!

If you think so too, take part in this fantastic truffle hunt in the province of Alessandria, discover lots of interesting facts about the area and watch the truffle hunter and search dog at work. Then enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with the truffle found during the search!

You've never had such a tasty experience!

What we will do

We will meet at the meeting point in Cantalupo Ligure (AL), where our truffle hunter will be waiting for us.

After an initial welcome, we will immediately have a briefing of about 20 minutes on the history of truffle hunting, the regulations governing it, and the techniques used to train truffle-hunting dogs. Then we will meet the protagonist of the experience: Virgil, nicknamed 'the truffle hunter with a moustache'. He is a hard-coated German truffle hound, trained to find truffles with his infallible sense of smell!

Having made the introductions, we will walk about 15 minutes to reach the truffle area where the search will take place. Virgil will be left free and we will follow him as he moves. The truffle hunter will show us how he works together with his four-legged companion and, from time to time, tell us some interesting facts about the area.

Once we have found the hoped-for booty, we will return to our starting point and conclude the experience with a delicious lunch (included) that will include a starter, a main course, a side dish and a dessert, all accompanied by the truffle found during the search.

The truffle hunt will last approximately 2 hours, followed by lunch. A total commitment of approximately 3 hours is considered.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is suitable for ages 6 and up. Children under 18 can only participate if accompanied by a responsible adult.

The activity is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility.

Other information

The activity is available all year round, on the dates in the calendar, and will be confirmed when a minimum of 2 participants are reached. Availabilities may vary as they depend on the national truffle-harvesting calendar. The truffle that will be sought depends on the season. Generally, it is the bianchetto truffle between January and April and the scorzone truffle between June and August and between October and November.

Upon request and for an additional fee on site, a photo shoot of the experience can be organised with a professional photographer. For more information on this, please contact the organisers in advance at the contact details on your booking confirmation e-mail.

In case of allergies or intolerances, an alternative can be requested by contacting the organisers in advance at the contact details in your booking confirmation email.

At the end of the experience, it will be possible to purchase truffles on site.

The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport, while free parking spaces are available on site.

Dogs are not allowed.

Recommended clothing

Comfortable clothing suitable for the season