Alba is the world capital of the white truffle (tuber magnatum pico), and the most authentic way to experience it is to follow a trifolau, a traditional truffle hunter, and his trained dog into the oak and hazelnut woods of the Langhe at dawn or dusk. Participants watch the dog work the ground, learn how truffles grow and are found, and end with a tasting of a truffle dish - typically tajarin or eggs - paired with a glass of local wine, in the season that culminates in Alba's famous autumn truffle fair.
| Price | €90-130 per person (approx USD 97-140) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 hours |
| Address | Alba area, Province of Cuneo (meeting point confirmed at booking) |
What is included
- Guided truffle hunt in the woods with an expert trifolau and his trained dog
- Explanation of truffle types, habitat, and the hunt
- Tasting of a truffle-based dish such as tajarin or scrambled eggs
- Glass of local Langhe wine
Good to know
- Operator
- Local Langhe trifolau (booked via the Alba truffle hunt associations / GetYourGuide)
Location
Alba area, Province of Cuneo (meeting point confirmed at booking)
44.7009, 8.0356 View on map
Highlights
- Following a real trifolau and his dog into the Langhe woods
- Learning to read the ground where truffles grow
- Tasting fresh truffle shaved over tajarin or eggs
- Connecting to the autumn ritual behind the Alba truffle fair
Tips for visiting
- The white-truffle season runs October to December - book well ahead
- Alba's International White Truffle Fair runs weekends from October to early December
- Wear waterproof boots, as hunts cross damp woodland
Ready to book
Alba White Truffle Hunt with a Trifolau and Dog
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