Golf Colline del Gavi
A vineyard golf destination where rolling Piedmont terrain meets real sporting variety
Golf Colline del Gavi has one of the most coherent territorial identities in northern Italy. In the hills of lower Piedmont, surrounded by vineyards that produce one of the country's most recognisable white wines, it offers a golf experience shaped by undulation, water features and broad rural scenery rather than old-club ritual. The 27-hole structure is central to its appeal, because it gives the destination flexibility and enough variety to sustain an entire stay instead of a single tactical snapshot. This is a course environment that feels contemporary, welcoming and rooted in the land. What stays with you is not just the golf itself, but the easy way the sport connects to the wine culture, food and landscape of the Gavi territory. For travelers moving between Liguria, Milan and Piedmont, it is a highly practical and rewarding stop, especially for those who want a destination that feels experiential without becoming overdesigned.
At Gavi it helps to think of the trip as a golf-and-wine pairing: the course makes even more sense when read through the landscape around it.
Excellent balance between wine region, game variety and logistics ease
The 27 holes make it suitable for real stays, not just a passing visit
Less iconic than the great Piedmontese historical clubs
More appealing for its overall coherence than pure aristocratic aura
Golf Colline del Gavi has one of the most coherent territorial identities in northern Italy. In the hills of lower Piedmont, surrounded by vineyards that produce one of the country's most recognisable white wines, it offers a golf experience shaped by undulation, water features and broad rural scenery rather than old-club ritual. The 27-hole structure is central to its appeal, because it gives the destination flexibility and enough variety to sustain an entire stay instead of a single tactical snapshot. This is a course environment that feels contemporary, welcoming and rooted in the land. What stays with you is not just the golf itself, but the easy way the sport connects to the wine culture, food and landscape of the Gavi territory. For travelers moving between Liguria, Milan and Piedmont, it is a highly practical and rewarding stop, especially for those who want a destination that feels experiential without becoming overdesigned.
On the technical side, the course is a parkland layout of 27 holes playing to a par of 107 with a slope rating of 136. Visitor ratings underline the point: outstanding course standard, excellent value for money.
The best time to visit Golf Colline del Gavi is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: Excellent balance between wine region, game variety and logistics ease; The 27 holes make it suitable for real stays, not just a passing visit.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request.
The nearest airport is Torino Caselle (TRN), approximately 45 minutes by car. At Gavi it helps to think of the trip as a golf-and-wine pairing: the course makes even more sense when read through the landscape around it.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Golf Colline del Gavi does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Torino Caselle (TRN), approximately 45 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Golf Colline del Gavi does not have on-site accommodation. There are various lodging options in the surrounding area; contact the club for partner recommendations.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 27 holes playing to a par of 107 with a slope rating of 136. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Cantina del Gavi — Corti, pietra e bianco minerale
For Colline del Gavi, the winery is not an accessory but a natural part of the experience: stone farmyards, ordered vines and a white that has a mineral precision here that is far more convincing than elsewhere. It is the club's most coherent gem precisely because it extends the landscape rather than interrupting it.
“Ask for a small comparison between a young vintage and a bottle with a little evolution and, if possible, visit the courtyard or a short stretch of vineyard as well: Gavi is understood better in the stone and the air than in the glass alone.”
Forte di Gavi — Bastioni e vista sulle colline
The Forte di Gavi adds a very concrete historical dimension to the club: severe walls, pale stone and a high vantage point from which the Gavi landscape finally becomes readable as a whole. It is a simple visit, but a very useful one if you want to move beyond the golf-and-cellar pairing alone.
“Go in the late afternoon and take time to look at the hills from the ramparts, not just the interiors: from up there the Gavi territory gains a clarity that you later find again in the wine.”
Tassarolo — Sosta lenta tra campagna e locanda
Tassarolo is a less monumental but very real gem for Gavi: a handful of houses, ordered countryside and a local table that works precisely because it tries to impress no one. It is the quietest side of the territory, perfect when you want to close a golf day with measure and without noise.
“Do not overfill the evening: choose a simple inn, one local dish and perhaps a single glass of Gavi, then stop. In these hills, coherence matters more than a crowded plan.”
Voltaggio — Il borgo fermo nel tempo
Tucked into the Val Lemme at the foot of the Ligurian Apennines, Voltaggio feels suspended in the mid-nineteenth century. The Capuchin convent houses an eighteenth-century pharmacy still intact, with dried herbs and handwritten remedies. Stone lanes and a near-total absence of tourists make for a rare quiet.
“The convent museum opens on request — knocking at the porter's lodge is always worth it.”
Laghi di Lavagnina — Specchi d'acqua tra i castagni
On the edge of the Parco Naturale delle Capanne di Marcarolo, the two Lavagnina lakes lie in a wooded hollow of chestnuts and oaks, barely visible from the road. The water shifts colour with the light — deep green at morning, silver at dusk. In autumn, fallen leaves carpet the lakeside paths in a silence that smells of moss and resin.
“The path circling the larger lake is marked but lightly walked — a peaceful hour even on weekends.”
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