Tryffeljakt och lunch i Piemonte Trattoria

If you want to do something that brings the love of dogs, people and food together in a most incredible and inspiring way then I recommend these guys. Felix and Secil are so down to earth and pleasant to be with. Every aspect of our adventure was a 10 out of 10. Hunting, driving around, laughing, eating great food etc. We left feeling like we just met our two long lost brother and sister. So cool

The truffle tour was a unique way to experience Piedmont, but overpriced for what was delivered. The owners were kind, though it was clear the priority was collecting truffles for their own business. Once the dogs found one, the owners quickly pocketed it with little explanation or chance to see, smell, or learn about it, so it often felt like tagging along rather than participating. The lunch was the highlight, a wonderful traditional Piedmontese meal featuring some of the truffles we'd collected. Frequent smoke breaks throughout the tour also added to the impression that the owners were more focused on themselves than on the guest experience. Interesting overall, but not worth the price.

This was such a memorable, beautiful experience for us. We have a Lagotto at home in the US and it was fabulous to see his brethren doing what they are all meant to do, with the loving guidance of some of the most interesting and kind people we have stumbled upon. We also went to a lovely local winery for lunch, which surpassed my expectations and was a wonderful experience as well. What a way to connect with the culture and beauty of Torino. Other people we told we were going truffle hunting led us to believe that our hunting might be a flop because it isn’t the standard season, but it wasn’t at all, and we got to enjoy some of the truffles we helped them and the dogs find (Secil and Felix allowed us to feel part of the hunt and discovery even if we really would have a lot to learn!!). Thank you, Secil and Felix, we wish you every happiness and hope you can continue your fabulous work giving people like us a little chance to enjoy your world.

Felix and Secil were very warm and personable and clearly enjoyed sharing their knowledge about all aspects of truffles and where to find them. It was amazing watching their two dogs work and find numerous truffles and fun to join in the search as well. We enjoyed the truffles as a part of the delicious lunch to finish the day. Wonderful hosts, beautiful nature experience. Highly recommend.

Loves the experience. Felix, Santino and the 3 wonderful dogs led us to delicious tasting truffles! They shared their wealth of knowledge and warm Italian hospitality with us. Definitely a day that we will always remember!

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We are a family of four with two big boys And we have had a fantastic time with Felix and Secil and their 3 lovely dogs. Felix picked us up from our hotel and drove us to the forest. We stopped on the way in a very small Italian town and had a very good cappuccino and pastries. We had a really fun time hunting truffles. The air was fresh and the scenery was beautiful. We learned a lot about truffle. And we really feel the passion from Felix and Secil about truffle hunting and the great life style. They took us to a really authentic Italian restaurant in a small town for lunch and we had the best Italian meal. The taste and quality of the food exceeded any Italian restaurant in States. What's best was that we ate the truffle we just hunted in the morning. Throughout the tour, we had great conversations with our hosts and learned a lot about Italian culture and local way of life. This is the best tour you can find in the Turin area. We highly recommend this tour to everyone.

Amazing experience with Felix, Santino and their amazing dogs! Fully agree with all the positive comments about the hike, watching the dogs and Felix/Santino work, and the lunch at a traditional restaurant afterwards. Even the short Italian breakfast stop was memorable. There are some hills and uneven terrains involved if you want to get very close to the action, but it wasn't too bad, at least when the ground was not muddy.

Santino or Felix offer a great experience! Be prepared to do some hiking and possibly get a little dirty. You should not do this tour if you have allergies or need extensive accommodations. Keep in mind this is a cultural experience, it’s worth the price for the experience alone. The views are stunning and you’re in good company. The food is also good ! Do yourself a favor and make every effort to be on time at the specified meeting place to avoid any issues. Also make sure to watch the weather patterns some days before your trip, I wouldn’t recommend doing this in heavy rain. Smoking is permitted during the hike.

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This was a fantastic and fun experience. The guides took us to a personal property with fantastic views of the alps. It was fun to watch the dogs get on the scent of a truffle and start digging. We found several truffles throughout the scenic countryside and later they were cleaned and shaved on top of food at lunch at the trattoria. The food was fantastic and the owner of the trattoria was very fun and lively. Our guides were great with knowledge about truffles and very personable. Would highly recommend this tour.

Highly recommended. We got lucky and had a very nice weather day (a little warm for truffles but nice for us!) and a really nice group of fellow truffle hunters. And finding some truffles didn’t hurt either! The guides are super nice people. Plan a full day. And don’t make a dinner reservation that day. You’ll be full from lunch!