Le Marne Relais turns a stay into a living anthology of Piedmont’s soul. Tucked amid UNESCO-listed Langhe and Monferrato hills, its 14 poet-themed rooms — among them the glass-walled Suspended House floating over rows of Barbera vines - invite reflection before guests even step outside. Days unfold through a curated catalogue that places experiences on the same pedestal as suites: join local trifolao for a dawn truffle hunt, pedal past hazelnut groves on a Vespa-style e-bike, bend into wild-meadow yoga, then descend to the vaulted Radici cellar for heritage dishes paired with Mura Mura estate wines. A 25-metre indoor pool, Technogym studio and soothing spa add restorative cadence, while helicopter tours reveal the beautiful scenery from above.

Each activity is arranged by attentive hosts through a personalised connection ensuring great journeys. By weaving art, sport, wellness and gastronomy into every touchpoint, Le Marne Relais sets a benchmark for the experiential stays celebrated by these Italian awards, showing how storytelling can elevate hospitality into memory.