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TextGianni Scarpace,

ATL del Cuneese, Cônitours

Computer GraphicsAlpimmagine

Photographic materialArchivio ATL,

Walter Leonardi, Artic Video

TranslationsEuropa 92

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CUNEO,S TOURIST- CYCLING DISTRICT

Gianni VercellottiPresident of the Cuneo Tourism Bureau

CUNEO,S TOURIST- CYCLING DISTRICT

A land of extraordinary scenaryand panoramic variation but alsocultural, artistic, gastronomic andfolklore richness welcomes visitorswith great pride and expertise.Yes, we are happy that you can

come and “discover” us and that you can take back homewith you the memory of your rides, the surprises you haveseen and want to tell people about it.We are sure we will be a surprise for you because we live ina protected, sheltered, quiet and silent corner crowned withmountains, an inviting plain and sports-challenging valleys.But also because we have preserved woods and forests,fields and meadows, flowers and animals; because we havea never-ending variety of environments and therefore ofhabits too. This is reflected in the traditional strength of arich varied and healthy cuisine and in the quietness neces-sary to appreciate space and silence. While cycling you willchance upon marmots, chamois and eagles, on your climbs,enjoying the downhills, feeling good on the banks of theriver Po or in the middle of orchards and fields where youmay encounter more tractors than cars. All this with a newconcept of hospitality and range of sports, without logisticworries, that allows you to make the best out of visitingtowns, villages, hamlets and churches, palaces, castles. We are sure you will have a lot of tales to take back: comeback here with your family or your friends. You are alwayswelcome and expected.

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... Cuneo’s tourist-cycling district«Cycling on these hills has been oneof the most beautiful experiences Ihave ever had. It is an intelligent andpleasant choice when it is done withCuneo’s “Granda” Bike Tour, the Bikehotels and the Time Trial Test Point».These words are frank, without frillsand direct, like the man who utteredthem. If a cyclist of the standing ofClaudio Chiappucci totally embracesthe Cuneo adventure, it is becausethe chosen itineraries have hit themark precisely thus giving a moreprofessional and complete meaningto the all enterprise. Chiappucci isthe unforgettable champion whoover a long-career earned the nick-name of “El Diablo”. He won theMilano-Sanremo race in 1991, twoWorld Cup races, he arrived second inthe Tour de France in 1990 and 1992,in the Giro d’Italia in 1992; he wonsilver medal at the World Cham-pionship in Agrigento in 1994 andobtained many top positions through-out the world history of two-wheels.He is the cyclist who embraced thewill to cycle first for enjoyment andthen for technical professional rea-

sons characterizing the choice of theroutes and stages, and who invitescycling fans to tour the “Granda”province. Claudio Chiappucci is no stranger tothe experience of tourist-cycling itiner-aries. He can rely on a solid experiencein the field of the most prestigiouslong-distance races and in travels totemperate countries with tourist-cyclists. It is not a coincidence becausethe Cuneo area is a territory suitablefor cyclist and tourist-cyclists alike.Cuneo’s tourist-cycling district wasdesigned so as to offer a positive andorganised idea for those who want toexperience the province by bike.«A bicycle – Chiappucci says – is notonly an ecological and adventurousmeans of experiencing nature, themountains and sea or just atown, but it is also a way of life.Behind a cyclist there is anexplorer, a naturalist, aperson searching for dif-ferent places smellingthe scents, discoveringnew tastes and colours». As anexpert in strong cycling passions,Chiappucci does not forget thesocial value that a bike can have.«Such a fascinating sport,”ElDiablo” adds, can only giverise to several forms of associ-ations at all levels, from therecreational groups lookingfor gastronomic discoverieswhile on the saddle to realathletes seeking new adven-tures with the wind on theirskin».

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scents, we can go along secondaryroads and closed to traffic, we canexperience an immediate contactwith people going back to a morehuman rhythm of life. In short, wefeel better. It is not true it is so tiring;

it is only important just to choose anitinerary at one’s own level. It canalso be done with kids who will bevery happy to cycle free of danger orto be carried on one of their parents’saddles instead of getting boredinside a car. Try it and you won’t be disappointed».

OUR AREAThis brochure only refers to the plain and mountainpart indicated by the green line.

«Cuneo’s valleys and plains – Chiap-pucci says – are the craddle of eno-gastronomy but they have also beenstages of the Giro d’Italia for manyyears. This is a land of cyclists anddevotees of the two wheels for fun,health and passion. Besides identify-ing some itineraries for cyclists whocan rely on their good physical train-ing to tackle the high mountainclimbs or who love to viewith distance, thepurpose of this won-derful enterprise isto suggest a se-lection of roadsand trails forpleasant toursand for train-ing. A varietyoffered bythe richnessof landscapesand itinerariesimmersed innatural environ-ments, where thesports activities can becontinuously enriched by cul-tural visits and wine and food stop-offs». But in the end in Chiappucci’sopinion why does cycling appeal atall ages? El Diablo says: «The mainreason that makes us fall in love withthis means of transport is because wecan see things that usually passquickly behind our car windows. Thereduced speed allows us to spot allthose details that pass unobservedalong any state road at 80 km/h. Andthen we can hear sounds and smell

For more informationabout Cuneo and its events visitwww.cuneoholiday.comwww.autunnocongusto.com

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Time TrialPointThree simple words very familiar toanyone who practises any sport, espe-cially cycling. It is based on a projectwidly known among bike devoteesand is exciting and enjoyable. It is an electronic detection systemof the time taken to cover a specificroute that allows cyclists to competeagainst the clock on a climb or on apre-established route. At the end of his/her “performan-ce”, the cyclist can collect a certifi-cate which indicates his/her triptime. Due to its success among pub-lic and critics in certain areas of theProvince of Cuneo, now the scheme

is well established thanks to thesinergy obtained through

organizations, associa-tions and groups ofsports and tourism fans.Each climb is carefullyindicated with signs

purposely designed fortourism-cyclists.

Altitude difference, averagegradient and distance are now

available for those who cycle. Furthermore a series of hairpin turnsand spectacular landscapes dedicat-ed to the great climbing cyclists ofthe past.

All you have to do is collect the special magnetic card at thespecial distribution points, then insert it in the device at de-parture, and start climbing. The same operation must bedone again at the top. That’s it! The microchip on the cardrecords the times and when you give it back a special soft-ware prepares your certificate with all the data related toyour performance.A complete tourism-cyclist service, which includes the logis-tic support of the bike hotels. There are 11 climbs linked to a Time Trial Point, where theprofessional cyclists of the Giro d’italia battled it out. It is anideal challenge made even more appealing because of thememory of the great champions’ performances. Fauniera andAgnello Time Trial Point in the Grana valley and the Varaitavalley, already tested technically and operationally. In addi-tion there are the others installed in the Tanaro valley and inthe Monregalesi valleys, in the Gesso valley, in the Verme-nagna valley, in the Stura valley, in the Maira valley and inthe Po valley.

ALTA VALLE TANAROORMEA - BRIGA ALTA

DEPARTUREPonte di Nava - Ormea

(818 m)

ARRIVALPonte del Giairetto Briga Alta (1585 m)

LENGTH km 20.400

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCEm 767

AVERAGE GRADIENT3.75 %

MAX GRADIENT13.00 %

CARD RETAIL OUTLETGrocer’s shop

Fraz. Ponte di NavaOrmea

CARD PRICE€ 3.00 (1 climb)€ 10.00 (5 climbs)

Valid for all Chrono Test Point

of Cuneo’s tourist-cycling district

CAUTION MONEY: €10.00reimbursed by any manager

VALLI MONREGALESIPRATO NEVOSO

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VALLI GESSO AND VERMENAGNAMADONNA DEL COLLETTO

DEPARTURE Valdieri (773 m)

ARRIVAL Madonna del Colletto

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LENGTH km 6.100



MAX GRADIENT9.34 %

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CARD RETAIL OUTLETTobacconist’s shop

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VALLE PESIOPIAN DELLE GORRE

DEPARTURE Chiusa Pesio - Sede Parco

(580 m)

ARRIVAL Pian delle Gorre (1000 m)

LENGTH km 12.500



MAX GRADIENT8.00 %

CARD RETAIL OUTLETBar Carillon

Piazza Cavour 2Chiusa Pesio

Ph. +39.0171.734842





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DEPARTURE Pradleves (824 m)

ARRIVAL Colle Fauniera (2511 m)

LENGTHkm 20.900



MAX GRADIENT14.75 %

CARD RETAIL OUTLETCamping “Roccastella”Via Federico Mistral 1

Monterosso GranaPh. +39.0171.989113





VALLE GRANACOLLE FAUNIERA

VALLE GESSOTERME DI VALDIERI

DEPARTURE Sant’Anna di Valdieri

(980 m)

ARRIVAL Terme di Valdieri (1390 m)

LENGTH km 7.310



MAX GRADIENT7.80 %

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CARD RETAIL OUTLETShop inn “I Bateur”

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VALLE MAIRASANT’ANNA DI ROCCABRUNA

DEPARTURE Piazza XX Settembre

Dronero (625 m)

ARRIVAL Sant’Anna Roccabruna

(1252 m)

LENGTH km 6.700



MAX GRADIENT18.00 %

CARD RETAIL OUTLETJack Bar

Piazza XX Settembre 23Dronero

Ph. +39.0171.917279





VALLE VARAITACOLLE DELL’AGNELLO

DEPARTURE Chianale (1809 m)

ARRIVAL Colle dell’Agnello

(2748 m)

LENGTH km 9.450



MAX GRADIENT14.00 %

CARD RETAIL OUTLETHotel “Taverna del Sole”

Località Furest 1Pontechianale

Ph. +39.0175.950177





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VALLI PO, BRONDA, INFERNOTTOMONTEBRACCO

DEPARTURE Bivio Montebracco (390 m)

ARRIVAL Montebracco (920 m)

LENGTH km 5.100



MAX GRADIENT12.50 % at 1st km11.50 % at 2nd km

8.20 % at 3rd km4.80 % at 4th km

10.00 % at 5th km

CARD RETAIL OUTLETCaffè del Borgo - GrallVia Giuseppe Verdi 4

BargePh. +39.0175.343362





VALLE MAIRACOLLE D’ESISCHIE

DEPARTURE Ponte Marmora

(945 m)

ARRIVAL Colle d’Esischie

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LENGTH km 23.000



MAX GRADIENT13.20 %

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VALLI PO, BRONDA, INFERNOTTOPIAN DEL RE

DEPARTURE Paesana (614 m)

ARRIVAL Pian del re (2020 m)

TOTAL LENGTHkm 20.550

Paesana-Crissolo km 11.150Crissolo-Pian del Re

(open from June to September)km 9.400



MAX GRADIENT12.00 %

CARD RETAIL OUTLETValley Po Tourist officeBronda and Infernotto

Piazza Vittorio Veneto 30Paesana

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DEPARTUREPaesana (614 m)

ARRIVALPian del Re (2020 m)

LENGTHkm 20.550


AVERAGE GRADIENT 7.00 %

MAX GRADIENT12.00 %

VALLEPO

DEPARTUREDronero (625 m)

ARRIVALThe Sampeyre Pass(2284 m)

LENGTHkm 14.500

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE(from the fork forStroppo) m 1354

AVERAGE GRADIENT 9.40 %

MAX GRADIENT15.00 %


We are under Monviso mountain, the King ofStone” in the Po Valley. The Giro d’Italia has beenhere twice, in 1991 and 1992, it has been won byMassimiliano Lelli and Marco Giovannetti respec-tively. Starting from Paesana (614 m abovemean sea level), the road climbs easily.Then thereis a series of hairpin bends until the junction forOncino.After passing the junction for Ostana, itclimbs upwards with a few demanding hairpinbends and a long uphill stretch before reachingCrissolo (1318 m). A short but rather steep sec-tion leads to the town centre where there is SanChiaffredo’s Shrine; then it goes through theother villages of Serre and Borgo. Now the mostdifficult stretch of the route has to be tackled upto an altitude of 1715 metres at Pian Meltzè, bet-ter known as Pian della Regina. After somelong and panoramic uphill stretches, we we arriveat Pian del Re at the Sourse of the river Po at analtitude of 2020 metres.

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The Sampeyre Pass is located on the ridgethat separates the Varaita valley from the Mai-ra valley. The “Giro d’Italia” arrived at an alti-tude of 2284 m above m.s.l. going up the Mai-ra valley. Departure from Dronero (625 m).Afterwards there is an easy nearly 20 kmstretch leading up the valley touching SanDamiano Macra (745 m), Bedale (818 m),and Stroppo (910 m). After leaving the valleyroad on the right, you are immediately in thequick of the climb; the rather narrow roadclimbs up suspended over a deep ravine, cut-ting through walls of limestone with a series oftunnels in the rock. Gradients are sharp andcontinuous, and they can reach 15%. The val-ley widens and we arrive in Elva (1637 m),where the parish church preserves some fres-coes by Flemish artist Hans Clemer dating backto the 15th century. The road climbs further andthe last 4 km are especially demanding.

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DEPARTUREVinadio (904 m)

ARRIVALColle della Maddalena(1996 m)

LENGTHkm 33.200


MAX GRADIENT12.00 %

DEPARTUREFrabosa Sottana (641 m)

ARRIVALPrato Nevoso (1615 m)

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The sharp hairpin bends heading for the ski re-sort of Prato Nevoso have twice been decisivein the “Giro”. In 1996 after breaking awayfrom everyone Pavel Tonkov won the stage andtook the pink jersey that he kept to the end ofthe “Giro”. In 2000 Stefano Garzelli was thefirst across the finish line thus moving into thetop positions and eventually winning in Milan.So it is a tricky uphill climb. We are in the Mon-regalese area, in the Maudagna valley: youstart from Frabosa Sottana, at an altitude of641 m. It is fairly easy to pedal the first sectionup to Miroglio; just outside the town the roadbecomes much harder as far as the Artesinacrossroad (it was here that Gianni Bugno triedto break from the peloton but did not manageit). In order to reach Prato Nevoso at an alti-tude of 1615 m you have to tackle 5 km ofhairpin bends; they can be cycled at a goodpace if you still have some energy in your legs.

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The Maddalena Pass is part of the history ofcycling. It is the first of the great climbs of thelegendary 1949 Giro, from Cuneo to Pinerolo.It is an important connecting route betweenItaly and France, and also the point that dividesthe Cottian Alps from the Maritime Alps. Theclimb can be tackled starting either from Vi-nadio (904 m) or Pietraporzio (1246 m).After Pontebernardo, home of the cross-country skiing champion Stefania Belmondo,the road starts climbing in the Barricate gorge(today it goes through a tunnel). Then it reachesBersezio (1624 m) and Argentera (1684 m).This is where the hardest part starts: 6.5 kmwith an altitude difference of 312 m and anaverage gradient of 5%. Continuous widesharp hairpin bends take us up to the Puriacvalley, then the road flattens out near a smalllake. Another few hundreds metres and wearrive at the Pass with its 1996 m of altitude.

VALLESTURA

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MONVISO

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VALLE VARAITA

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DEPARTUREPradleves (824 m)

INTERMEDIATEColle Fauniera (2511 m)

ARRIVALDemonte (780 m)

LENGTHkm 35.400



MAX GRADIENT17.75 %

DEPARTURESampeyre (971 m)

ARRIVALColle dell’Agnello(2748 m)

LENGTHkm 30.000

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCEm 933 (from Chianale)

AVERAGE GRADIENT9.30 % (from Chianale)

MAX GRADIENT18.00 %

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The “Giro” discovered Fauniera in 1999.Yourealize at once that it is one of those climbsthat make the difference: 14.4 km long, analtitude difference of 1687 m with an aver-age gradient of 9.5%. To reach the altitudeof 2511 m of the Fauniera Pass, the cyclistsstart out from the Grana valley, famous for itscheese named Castelmagno. The road startsclimbing in Pradleves (822 m) and enters anarrow canyon that runs along a stream.After the junction for Colletto (1105 m), theroute becomes a high mountain climb, it isnarrower and more demanding as far asChiotti. The gradient drops off near Chiap-pi, to climb once again until we reach SanMagno’s Shrine (1761 m). Keep climbingfor the remaining 6.7 km to the peak. Thereare really tough hairpin bends for the last 2km. The downhill ride leads to the Stura val-ley, and Demonte, 21 km away.

COLLE FAUNIERA

A legendary climb. The Agnello Pass has aplace in cycling lovers’ hearts. At an altitudeof 2748 m it is the third highest pass in Euro-pe (after Bonette and Stelvio): it is a trulystriking climb. We start off from Sampeyre(971 m) in the heart of the Varaita valley. Theroad begins climbing near Casteldelfino(1296 m) with a series of very demandinghairpin bends, and again before the lake ofPontechianale (1603 m). Then we arrive inChianale at 1815 m. The distance from Sam-peyre is 20 km, and another 10 km remain.They are the hardest, terrible for the differ-ence in altitude (993 m in just 10 km), thegradient (9.30% is the average, with somesections of 14% and the last one that reach-es 18%) and the altitude. A spectacular viewwelcomes us on the top: we can see Monvisomountain, the Provençal valleys of Cuneo andthe French Natural Park of Queyras.

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DEPARTUREVinadio (904 m)

ARRIVALSantuario di Sant’Anna(2010 m)

LENGTHkm 15.000



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DEPARTUREPradleves (822 m)

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As early as 1680 the first pilgrims startedarriving at Sant’Anna di Vinadio, the high-est Shrine in Europe. Today it is a famoussite of worship.We are in the Stura valley, departure fromVinadio at 904 m. The road starts climbing2 km later, in Pratolungo, and just beyondthe junction for the Lombarda Pass.Thereis immediately a series of steep hairpinbends in the middle of a wood until youenter Sant’Anna’s valley. The gradient dropsoff a bit, then the road starts to climb again(9%). There are two difficult uphill stretch-es, some bends, a lengthy flat sectionbefore reaching the altitude of 1847 m.Here the road divides up. To the left youarrive in France via the Lombarda Pass at2351 m. To the right after only 2 km youreach Sant’Anna’s Shrine at an altitudeof 2010 m.

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oIt was the 86th “Giro d’Italia” that glorifiedthis super-stage which joins the EsischiePass (part of the route described in Fau-niera route above) and the SampeyrePass. The Maira valley joins the two passes:after climbing the 2236 metres of Esischiefrom Castelmagno, we go down towardsCanosio; near Ponte Marmora you join theMaira valley State Road and, after a fewhundreds metres downhill, you climb againthe impressive Elva valley. After crossingthe town centre, whose parish church con-tains the famous frescoes by Hans Clemer,the road reaches the Sampeyre Pass (2884m). From here it goes down into the middleof the Varaita valley (971 m) through thick,coniferous forests. An uphill arrival awaitsyou: from Sampeyre you head for Castel-delfino eventually arriving in Pontechia-nale (1797 m).

VALLESTURA

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Grandabike tourThose who believe that one of themost authentic ways to get to knowthe Province of Cuneo is to explore itby bike, will be able to appreciate awide variety of possibilities. The per-spective from the saddle of a bike isso different.This sublime part of northern Italy isnot at all flat: this is the reason thereare such wonderful panoramas, andit is why we recommend suitable psy-cho-physical training. Two sessionsper week with some climbs will cer-tainly be enough to tackle the varietyof itineraries offered and to taste fullythis kind of experience. The sheme was designed to link thevarious “Bike Hotels” in the province(see p. 78). Due to its vastness andmorphology, the Province of Cuneoreally offers an extraordinary blend ofenvironments. From the mountainsto the gorgeous valleys, from theplain to the pleasant hills, thetourism-cyclists will be able to dis-cover, to visit and to appreciate themain historic, artistic and naturalsites in the tour area. The fairly acceptable distance in kilo-metres allows the cyclists to havetime to enjoy the area, which after allis the real reason behind this sportsand tourist scheme.In conclusion we simply wish you ahappy “tour” of the “Granda” by“bike”.

S. LORENZO

VASCO

COMINI DI VASCO

MONASTEROVASCO

VILLAVIVALDAALMA

PIANVIGNALE

COMMI DI E.

DEPARTUREVicoforte (512 m)

ARRIVALRoccaforte (570 m)

LENGTHkm 34.000


MAXIMUM ALTITUDEm 650

DIFFICULTYMedium/difficult

FROM VICOFORTETO MONDOVÌ

AND ROCCAFORTEIn the heart of the Monregalesi valleys we rec-ommend you visit the characteristic village of Prea(838 m) and then, after continuing uphill for a fur-ther 3 km, you will reach Sant’Anna’s Shrine(1098 m), a fine example of the French Baroquestyle dating back to 1763. From the Shrine of Vi-coforte (512 m) head for Fiamenga, passing thebasilica on the left and then Viale Marconi; continuetowards Mondovì along the “via delle Cappelle”(the road of chapels). The direction is towards Viadell’Annunziata on the uphill to San Lorenzo,towards Monastero Vasco. The Direction is nowMontaldo, in the Corsaglia valley. Just past CaseGiacobba, after 4 km uphill, turn right towards ViaLarone Balun-Luva. After reaching Bertolini So-prani turn left and after another kilometre turnright. Head to the left into Via Unie and going down-hill you will arrive in Via Alma which will be cycledleftwards around Madonna della Neve. Go in thedirection of Pianvignale, where the itinerary goesalong Via Baracchito to reach Roccaforte. FromRoccaforte’s central fountain to the left into Via delleAlpi you will reach Provincial Road 272. There aretwo options: go to the left and after 2 km you willarrive in Norea; by going to the right, at the subse-quent roundabout turning left and near the villageof Magnaldi left again, you will be able to reachLurisia, a spa centre renowned for its hot springs.

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MONTEFALLONIO

PEVERAGNO

S. GIOVENALEBOVES

LIMONE PIEMONTE

VERNANTE

S. MAURIZIO

CERESOLE

ROBILANTE

FONTANELLE

GIACOMO

CASTELLAR MADONNA BORGATO

DEPARTURELimone Piemonte(1009 m)

ARRIVALDemonte (780 m)

LENGTHkm 38.000



DIFFICULTYEasy

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A visit to the centre of Demonte and theoulying villages can be of particular inter-est for this section that goes from LimonePiemonte to Demonte.From the centre of Limone proceed alongState Road 20. Please pay particular atten-tion along this very busy road until youreach Borgo San Dalmazzo, where youhead for Largo Argentera. From here followthe road signs to Vignolo Cervasca alongProvincial Road 23. After crossing thePonte del Sale (Salt bridge) over theStura river, take a left turning in the direc-tion of Roccasparvera by taking Pro-vincial Road 121 which after a few littleclimbs leads you to Roccasparvera. Fromthis village continue to the right as far asthe village of Castelletto; from here pro-ceed on your left until you reach StateRoad 21 in the direction of Demonte. Gopast the village of Moiola and turn leftcrossing the Stura river again. Then turnright towards Festiona. Once you reachFestiona continue in the direction of De-monte. And after about 3 km take a rightturning for Demone where you will arriveafter a total distance of 38 km.

FROMLIMONE PIEMONTE

TO DEMONTE

CASTELLETTO

GAIOLAGAIETTO

MOIOLA

RITTANA

GORRETETTO SOTTANO

VALLORIATE

DEMONTE

FESTIONA

DEPARTURELurisia (574 m)

ARRIVALLimone Piemonte(1009 m)

LENGTHkm 41.000



DIFFICULTYMedium

FROM LURISIATO LIMONE PIEMONTEFrom Lurisia take the Provincial Road in thedirection of Chiusa Pesio where you will arriveafter passing the Murtè Pass. From ChiusaPesio take the ring road Via Vigne and thenProvincial Road 42 in the direction of the Pe-sio valley, leaving it shortly aftrewards in ViaMombrisone on the right. You will reach thevillage of Montefallonio and then the townof Peveragno. In Via Giovanni Pellegrini,after the traffic lights turn left again into ViaBisalta; 200 metres later take a right turninginto Via Braro which will take you into the vil-lage of San Giovenale. Immediately beyondthe church leave this road and proceed to theleft along Via Colletto which will take you toColletto which is at the top of this climb aftera distance of about 10 km. Go down toRivoira and proceed straight on to Boveswhere you will follow the signs to Borgo SanDalmazzo and Fontanelle. On arriving inFontanelle, after 16 km, follow the roads signsto Roccavione which will be reached after atotal of 26 km. From here, proceed along thevery busy State Road 20 in the direction ofLimone Piemonte. You will reach thisfamous ski resort known as the White Reserveafter covering a total distance of approx. 41km. We recommend a further climb to the oldTenda Pass to visit its fortifications.

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VALLERA

BERNEZZOCERVASCA

S. MICHELE

PAVI

VIGNOLO

ROCCASPARVERA

PIANO QUINTO

VALGRANA

CARAGLIOPALAZZASSO

S.MATTEO

NARBONA

DEPARTURECaraglio (575 m)

ARRIVALBusca (500 m)

LENGTHkm 40.000



DIFFICULTYEasy

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FROM CARAGLIOTO BUSCA

BUSCA

S. STEFANO

MORRA S. GIOVANNIMORRA S. BERNARDO

S. MAUROMORRA

VILLAR S. COSTANZO

DRONERO PRATAVECCHIA

PALAZZASSO

CARAGLIO

DEPARTUREDemonte (780 m)

ARRIVALCaraglio (575 m)

LENGTHkm 40.000



DIFFICULTYEasy

FROM DEMONTETO CARAGLIOFrom the centre of Demonte proceed in thedirection of Festiona. At the end of thedownhill section take a right turning toreach the old military road beyond the Sturabridge. Proceed along this delightful sec-ondary road and go past the village of Fe-stiona. Proceed along this same road andafter a short uphill section and further 5 kmjoin State Road 21 turning right in the direc-tion of Borgo San Dalmazzo. Leave this roadat Piano Quinto in the direction of Rocca-sparvera. After reaching the village centre,proceed along Provincial Road 121. At Bi-cocca turn left towards Vignolo where youwill arrive after 2 km on the secondary road.From Vignolo proceed towards S.Micheledi Cervasca and from here to Cervasca.The direction is towards Bernezzo afterleaving Provincial Road 23 and taking Pro-vincial Road 41. From Bernezzo follow thesigns to Vallera to arrive at Valgrana.Then follow the road signs to Montemaleand after few metres turn right in the direc-tion of Bottonasco so as to reach Cara-glio after a total distance of 40 km. At thestart of the itinerary by the side of the lowerStura it is particularly interesting to note thefortifications which form part of a vastercomplex.

Starting from the Quadrifoglio Hotel in Caraglio,take Via Ritanolo in the direction of Palazzasso. Gopast Paschera San Defendente and PascheraSan Carlo towards Dronero. In the Town of Dro-nero at the roundabout go right in the direction ofPontevecchio or Ponte del Diavolo (Devil’sbridge). Cross it and join the Maira valley StateRoad 22 following the signs to Busca. Tackle theclimb that leads you to St. Maria Delibera’sShrine. Proceeding in the direction of Villar S. Co-stanzo go past an off-road section of 400 m. Youwill reach Villar Town Hall and then proceed in thedirection of Morra. Go right along Via Combale (mar-ked by red and white signs referring to mountain biketourism-cyclist itineraries). After reaching Morra andcrossing the bridge, go left towards the Maira riverand Provincial Road 24. Continue down this road.Immediately after turning right, turn left followingthe brown posts with a squirrel on a mountain bike.After 35.5 km from the start take a left turning in thedirection of the Rossana Pass on Provincial Road46. After the pass continue to your right towards S.Stefano and at the crossroads follow the signs toEremo. Proceed to your right downhill. You willreach Busca passing through Porta S. Maria after atotal of 40 km. Places of particular interest along thisitinerary are: the centre of Dronero, the Ciciu delVillar reserve, and the churches of Villar SanCostanzo and San Costanzo al Monte.

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BUSCA

CERETTO

COSTIGLIOLE SALUZZO

PIASCO

VILLANOVETTA

VERZUOLO

MANTA

SALUZZO

LAGNASCO

S. SALVATORE

SOLERESOLERETTE

SUNIGLIA

GENOLA

FOSSANO

CUSSANIO

DEPARTURENarzole (326 m)

ARRIVALVicoforte (512 m)

LENGTHkm 46.000



DIFFICULTYMedium

Granda bike tour

On the road at the bottom of the valley thatgoes from Carrù to Bra, take State Road 661in the direction of Narzole and after passingthe bridge over the Tanaro river, turn left andthen left again. After reaching Lequio Tanaroturn left towards Piozzo, then Costamagna.Continue uphill where you will arrive in S. Gra-to (Piozzo). Leaving a road on the right after afurther 1.5 km you will start an off-road sectionthat leads to Carrù. From Piazza Perotti in Car-rù take the descent to the wonderful castle (14th

century) following the road that heads for Pro-vincial Road 12. Cross it from the old stationand proceed in the direction of Ghigliani andRocca Cigliè. Once you have passed a bridge,you will begin an uphill section which leads tothe villages of S. Bartolomeo and Ghigliani.Then follow the signs to Bastia Mondovì andto St. Fiorenzo’s church (14th century with go-thic frescoes of considerable interest). Fromhere turn right and at the roundabout left.Aftera bridge, to the left again. In Pascomonti takethe second turning on the right and after 1 kmturn left into Ghiglia road that will join the Ba-stia-Briaglia route. Ignore the detour to Mondo-vì and complete the climb going past Briaglia.You will arrive in Vicoforte where, after turninginto Via Santuario, you will reach the imposingShrine dedicated to Regina Montis Regalis.

FROM NARZOLETO VICOFORTE

NARZOLE

LEQUIOTANARO

COSTAMAGNA

S. GRATO

CARRÚ

GHIGLIANI

BASTIA MONDOVÍ

PASCO DE MONTIBRIAGLIA

VICOFORTE

DEPARTUREBusca (500 m)

ARRIVALFossano (330 m)

LENGTHkm 58.500



DIFFICULTYEasy-Medium

FROM BUSCATO SALUZZO ANDFOSSANOFrom Busca follow the signs to Roccolo Castleafter taking a steep climb to S. Martino, then to thelittle village of Ceretto and on to Costigliole Sa-luzzo, Piasco and Villanovetta. Before the centreof Villanovetta turn left in Via Griselda and then takeVia San Bernardo to arrive at Verzuolo. At the traf-fic lights take the cycle path which runs parallel toState Road 589.Then turn left into Via Garibaldi andimmediately turn right into Via Valerano. In Mantaat the roundabout turn left into Via Roma and thenright towards S.Maria del Monastero. Then takea turning on the left into Via Saluzzo, then Via S.Bernardino to arrive in Saluzzo at the 14th centuryCastiglia, the Grancia Fountain, Piazza Risorgimento,the Cathedral and Via Martiri. At the following traf-fic lights turn left along the cycle-track. Along theState Road take a left turning into Via Villafalletto.The direction is Lagnasco, Benne, Pennacina, S.Salvatore and Vottignasco. A little more than 1km farther, leave this road turning left in the direc-tion of Suniglia, Tetto Vigna as far as Genola andat the stop on State Road 28 go right. After 200 mon your left take Via S. Sebastiano in the direction ofSan Lorenzo and then Cussanio, where you willreach the Shrine of Madonna della DivinaProvvidenza. To the right the centre of Fossano isonly 2.5 km away. The total distance is 58.5 km.

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SERRA

BRIAGLIA

VICOFORTETORRE

MONDOVÍ

PIANO

TETTI CASOTTO

MONASTEROLOCASOTTO

SOPRANA

LISIO

VIOLA

S. GRÈE

PAMPARATO

SERRA

CARDINI

S. GIACOMO

S. ANNA COLLAREA

LANZA SERRA

SERRO

FRABOSA SOPRANA

FRABOSA SOTTANA

DEPARTUREChiusa Pesio (571 m)

ARRIVALSambuco (1184 m)

LENGTHkm 65.500



DIFFICULTYMedium

Granda bike tour

Departure from Piazza Tre medaglie d’oroalpine in Chiusa Pesio. Head for the Pesiovalley along Provincial Road 42 leaving it 400m later in Via Mombrisone on the right. Afterarriving in Montefallonio the direction is to-wards Peveragno. In the town turn left intoVia G.Pellegrini and after another 300 mbeyond the traffic lights turn into Via Bisalta;200 metres later turn right into Via Brarowhich will take you into the Village of SanGiovenale. Immediately after the churchleave this road and proceed to the left alongVia Colletto which will lead you to the firstclimb, the Colletto Pass, after a distance ofabout 10 km. After reaching Rivoira contin-ue to Boves, (Borgo San Dalmazzo), Fon-tanelle and Roccavione. Follow the roadsigns to Roaschia. 5 km later join the road toValdieri, after a total distance of 29 km.Following the signs to the Shrine where youwill arrive after another climb of 5.7 km anda total of 35 km. The downhill is towards Fe-stiona. Continue along the military road inthe direction of Vinadio and then, on StateRoad 21 in the direction of France, you willreach Sambuco. We recommend you visitthe Parco delle Alpi Marittime (theMaritime Alps Park), Valdieri spa, andthe Shrine of Sant’Anna of Vinadio.

FROM CHIUSA PESIOTO SAMBUCO

SAMBUCO

PIANCHE

VINADIO

DEMONTE

FESTIONA

VALDIERI BRIGNOLA

ROCCAVIONEFONTANELLE

S. GIOVENALE

BOVES PEVERAGNO

CHIUSA PESIO

DEPARTUREVicoforte (512 m)

ARRIVALFrabosa Soprana(891 m)

LENGTHkm 60.000



DIFFICULTYMedium

FROM VICOFORTE TOFRABOSA SOPRANAFrom Vicoforte Shrine reach Vicoforteand turn right towards Moline. After reachingMoline continue to the left joining the Pro-vincial that crosses Torre Mondovì. Thenturn right and cross the bridge in the directionof Pamparato. 11km later, at the roundaboutturn left to Monasterolo Casotto. In BorgataSoprana turn left towards Lisio and Violathus reaching the first peak, Colla BassaQuattro Strade. Go down to the left in thadirection of Lisio and then Viola.After anoth-er 4.5 km uphill, in the centre of Viola followthe signs to Madonna della Neve whereyou will arrive after 31km from the start.Continue to St. Greè and then to the rightacross a flat section joining the only roadleading to Pamparato. From the square con-tinue along the Provincial Road and at theroundabout go straight to Serra Pampara-to. From here turn left towards San Giaco-mo di Roburent where you will arrive aftera climb known as the “salita dei Cardini”.After 5 km downhill, take a turning in the di-rection of Val Corsaglia and Corsagliola, andcontinue to Frabosa. Tackle the 3 km “Stra-luzzo” climb and you arrive at the crossroadsthat leads to Frabosa Soprana to the left.We recommend you visit Pamparato Castleand the nearby Casotto Castle.

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GARNERISAMPEYRE

S. ANNAGARNERI

ELVA

STROPPO

MACRALOTTULO

S. DAMIANOMACRA

CARTIGNANO

DRONERO

MONTEMALEDI CUNEO

VALGRANA

CARAGLIO

DEPARTURECaraglio (575 m)

ARRIVALSampeyre (971 m)

LENGTHkm 77.000



DIFFICULTYVery difficult

DEPARTURESampeyre (971 m)

ARRIVALFossano (330 m)

LENGTHkm 77.500



DIFFICULTYMedium

Granda bike tour

Departure from Caraglio. Take the StateRoad towards Valgrana in the Grana val-ley. Then follow the road signs to Mon-temale and tackle the difficult and wind-ing climb that leads to Montemale Castle.From this panoramic village continuedownhill until you reach Dronero, passingthe Shrine of Madonna di Ripoli in theMaira valley. In Dronero at the roundabouthead in the direction of the old Ponte delDiavolo (Devil’s bridge). Join State Road22 and head for the Maira valley.Climb the valley crossing the villages ofCartignano, San Damiano Macra, Lot-tulo, Macra and eventually Stroppo.From Bassura di Stroppo continue foranother 4 km as far as a junction and turnright towards Elva. The road that climbswith an average gradient of 8.3% andsome peaks of 15%, will lead you to thevalley of Elva, the highest administrativearea in Europe at an altitude of 1640 m.From here up to the Sampeyre Pass,after another 7.4 km from Elva, and thendownhill into the Varaita valley to Sam-peyre. We recommend you visit the parishchurch of Elva and the many otherchapels and Romanesque churches ofthe Maira valley.

FROM CARAGLIOTO SAMPEYRE

FROM SAMPEYRETO SAVIGLIANO

AND FOSSANO

SAMPEYRE

MELLE

FRASSINO

BROSSASCO

ISASCA

BRONDELLO

CASTELLAR

SALUZZO

LAGNASCO

S. SALVATORE SOLERESOLERETTE

SUNIGLIA

GENOLAFOSSANO

This is an itinerary that allows cyclists toenjoy the forest of Alevè and the climbto the Agnello Pass. From Sampeyre(971 m) go down to Frassino, Melle andBrossasco. Then continue to Venascawhere you will turn left to Isasca. Tackle a5 km climb that will lead you to Collettadi Isasca (the Isasca Pass). From here godown through the Bronda valley alongProvincial Road 47 passing Brondello,Pagno and Castellaro. In Saluzzo gostraight along the cycle path of CorsoRoma. Turn left into Via Villafalletto (thereis a brown post with a squirrel on a moun-tain bike). After 54 km, now the directionis Lagnasco. Pass the centre and head forPennacina and San Salvatore respec-tively. Continue towards Savigliano, thenin the direction of Vottignasco crossingthe Maira river. Take a left turning towardsSuniglia and then turn right towards Tet-to Vigna. You will arrive in Genola.Proceed towards San Lorenzo and 2.5 kmlater follow the signs to Cussanio alongthe old road. Turn right and you will arriveat the Shrine of Madonna della DivinaProvvidenza and then to Fossano.

We are in the easternmost corner of theProvince of Cuneo near the Ligurian Ri-viera. The departure of this itinerary is inPoggio, a village in the administrationarea of Caprauna. Go up the ProvincialRoad towards the Caprauna Pass as faras the off-road track that leads to SanBartolomeo. The off-road section thenmeets the path that on the right goesdown in the direction of the Chapel ofMadonna Guarnieri.Go past Case Porcile, near Case deiFan a steep tarmac section leads to apass, the highest point of the itinerary(1465 m). From here go down to the SanBartolomeo Pass characterised by theruins of an ancient chapel. From here turnright and proceed along the off-roadtrack under Mount Dubasso and Aspe-riosa Rock, that goes down as far as thejunction with the off-road track thatclimbs from the Shrine of Madonnadel Lago.At this point turn right and go down tothe Shrine. The last section is a tarmacdownhill slope towards the ProvincialRoad to Albenga. At the end turn rightand climb back to the village of Ca-prauna.

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LENGTHkm 25


DURATIONh 3.30

DIFFICULTYDemanding

ADVISABLE TIMEFrom May to October

THE RINGOF CAPRAUNA

Mountain Bike

M.Armetta

M.della Guardia

R.delle PenneM.Bello

R.Asperiosa

M.DubassoM.Pesauto

1543 m.

1739 m.

1654 m.

1501 m.

1316 m.

1142 m.

1538 m.

PCAPRAUNA

ALTO

MADONNADEL LAGO

C. DEI FAN

C.LE S. BARTOLOMEO

C.PORCILE

MADONNAGUARNERI

ALTA VALLETANAROMountain

Bike

956 m.

B.Camilot

B.Bastia

B.Cisello

B.Carnevale

940 m.

812 m.

704 m.

P

NUCETTO

C. MAZZARELLI

CEVA

BATTIFOLLO

PIANO1557 m.

1570 m.

P.BrignacchiP.La Colma

P

QUARZINA

C. BRIGNACCHI

S. G. BATTISTA

AIMONI

C. COLLETTA

CHIORAIRA

C. RIAN

PORCIRETTE SOPRANEPORCIRETTE SOTTANE CHIONEA

ORMEA

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LENGTHkm 25


DURATIONh 4.00

DIFFICULTYDemanding

ADVISABLE TIMEFrom March to November

A picturesque name, in Italian “La balcona-ta di Ormea”, for this trail restored by thelocal CAI (Italian Alpine Club), on the left sideof the Tanaro river.The direction from the cen-tre of the village is towards Armella valley (donot take the road to Villaro on the right). Thefirst villages that you will encounter are Pro-nai inferiore (865 m) and Superiore (910m). After another 4.6 km, at an altitude of1020 m, turn off the tarmac road and godown to the left crossing a wooden bridge.On the left head for Colla Chionea (1230m, 6.9 km). Back on the tarmac road, turn leftdownhill, then right at the church. Along theoff-road track you will arrive in BorgataPorcirette (1110 m, 9 km), where the roadsplits in two around a house. Take the lowerroad, then the steep cycling climb, as far asthe cemetery of Chioraia (1510 m), a villagetypical for its masonry houses. Take the off-road track on your right, cross the Rava Gros-sa stream, then climb up towards the little vil-lage of Aimoni (1270 m, 12.4 km) and thento “La Coma” depression (1510 m). Thedownhill biker can race down through beech-es and larches that stretch southward.Crossing the bridge over the Nava you willcome back to Ormea along State Road 28under the beautiful Lanciata Rock.

THE BALCONYOF ORMEA

LENGTHkm 25


DURATIONh 3.00

DIFFICULTYMedium


FROM CEVATO BATTIFOLLO

Mountain Bike

This itinerary along the Mongia valleystarts from Ceva going along State Road28. After taking the climb towards Violaand Lisio, turn off the main road after350 m and take the Provincial Road toBattifollo.About 700 m further, leave the main roadand head for Mazzarelli. Beyond the lit-tle village, follow the off-road track toyour left. After another 300 metres, tack-le the climb known by local bikers as the“gran prix of the mountain” because itarrives at an altitude of 675 metres.Proceed through a chestnut wood as faras the road that leads to Nucetto. Turnright at the first junction and again at thesecond.After 10 km from the departure in Ceva,you come out of the wood and join thetarmac road connecting Ceva to Battifol-lo, where there is a big roadside statuenamed “Pilun Gros”.Turn left and you will arrive in Battifolloat an altitude of 850 m.Leaving the village, near the cemetery,you can see the ruins of a castle with itssquare tower.The return is along the same route fol-lowing the road to Ceva.

ALTA VALLETANARO

VALLEMONGIA

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GARESSIO

584 m.

C.LLA DI CASOTTO

1381 m.

M. BERLINO

1789 m.

C. MULATTIERI

1418 m.

VALDINFERNO

LENGTHkm 21


DIFFICULTYVery demanding


A demanding itinerary, a real test of yourclimbing skills. From Garessio take theProvincial Road to Colla di Casotto as faras the junction for Mindino. Cycling getshard due to the uneven ground; the gradi-ent is impressive. The itinerary goes throughbirches, poplars and chestnut-trees. Fromthe old mule-track turn right in the directionof Colla di Casotto. The itinerary joins theProvincial Road that leads to Colla (km 5)but you have to leave it immediately andturn left onto the off-road track to Case diCapello (1205 m). You may have to get offyour bike along this uneven road. After across-roads with a tarmac road you willarrive in Colla di Casotto (1381 m, 8km).Take the trail on the left and try to recoversome energy along the mountain side of ValCasotto. At the junction, turn left. Steepclimbs lead to a depression from where youcan see the Savona shelter, Bric Min-dino mountain and Garessio 2000. Thepeak to climb is Mount Berlino (1789 m,km 13) from where you go down to theRifugio Savona (CAI - Italian Alpine Club).There are two possibilities to reach Valdin-ferno and then Garessio: Case Mulattierior Salvietto shelter (more demandingdue to the narrow winding roads).

FROM GARESSIOTO MOUNT BERLINO

LENGTHkm 18


DIFFICULTYEasy


FROM CEVA TO THE COLLA DI

PRATO ROTONDO

Mountain Bike

Between the Tanaro valley and the Mongiavalley, you arrive at the Prato Rotondo Pass(1503 m), a wide grassy depression, startingfrom Piangranone, a village near Garessio. Goto Piangranone by car.From Ceva follow the Nava Pass State Road28. Go past the village of Priola, and you willeasily arrive at the junction for Piangranone.Departure on a tarmac road in the direction ofDeversi, where you can fill your water-bottlesat the fountain of the panoramic village. Takethe off-road track on the right of the village.At the junction near a restored house take theright trail going up a steep bend. After pass-ing some abandoned houses, you will arrive atanother junction whose two tracks will cometogether later on (the one on the left is moredirect but more difficult and on rough ground;the one on the right is easier). Proceed on theoff-road track and after some bends anduphill stretches, you will arrive at the grassydepression of the Prato Rotondo Pass.To go back you can either return in the oppo-site way or complete the itinerary along theoff-road track that goes leftwards from thepass cutting through the eastern slopes ofBric Mindino.

C.LLE DI PRATO ROTONDO

DEVERSI

GARESSIO

PIANGRANONE

1503 m.

692 m.

VALLETANARO

VALLEMONGIA

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6 7

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Bric Nei

1767 m.

Bric Mindino

R.ce del Rascazzo

1879 m.

1737 m.

PCOLLA DI CASOTTO

CAPELLO

CASTELLO DI CASOTTO

LENGTHkm 11


DURATIONh 2.00

DIFFICULTYEasy


Arriving at Mount Mindino along thisitinerary in theTanaro valley is a uniqueexperience, especially because of the vastextents of rhododendrons that when infull bloom offer an uncomparable view.The start of this itinerary is from the Col-la di Casotto Pass where you arrivealong the valley of the same name thatcrosses Pamparato. From the pass takethe off-road track that heads for the sidesof Mount Mindino, then leave the openarea of the pass and go through a woodof beeches. After another 2 km, there is across-roads. Turn left and climb the hair-pin bends as far as the Rocks of the Ra-scazzo, along a stony road. From hereyou can see the tall iron cross at the topof the mountain at an altitude of 1879 m.Looking south you can enjoy a spectacu-lar view over the Ligurian sea. The returnis along the same route.The best period is from May to October,but especially when the rhododendronsare in full bloom and the valley turns intoa wonderful violet spectacle.

FROM THECOLLA CASOTTO TO BRIC MINDINOMOUNTAIN

LENGTHkm 9


DURATIONh 1.30

DIFFICULTYEasy


FROM VALCASOTTOTO SURIE

Mountain Bike

P.della Sapea

B.dei Sapetti

B.dei SandriBric Nei

B.Mindino

R.del Rascazzo

1665 m.

1377 m.

1737 m.

1879 m.

1767 m.1518 m.

P

LE SURIE

VALCASOTTO

S. ROCCO

CORRERIACASTELLO DI CASOTTO

VALLETANARO

VALLECASOTTO

This is an itinerary in the Casotto valleyalong the tracks of the most ancient tradi-tions of the Monregalesi valleys, like theCarthusians’. From the Provincial Road ofthe Colla di Casotto Pass, at the end ofValcasotto, take a road on your right thatleads to San Rocco’s Chapel. In front of thechapel the road on the right heads for theold connecting road of the Colla di Ca-sotto Pass and runs along the river of thesame name. Proceed as far as the “CasaBassa” of the convent 10 min. away fromCasotto Castle, an ancient CarthusianMonastery. From here, cross the ProvincialRoad, turn left and go down as far as thefirst bend. From here take the off-road trackthat goes up to Surie. One hundred metresfurther, at the first bend continue along theoff-road track. Along the hillside you willarrive at an abandoned farmhouse named“La Grangia”. Climb up in the direction ofLe Surie, where there is Sant’Anna’s Chapel.The return is along the same route. If youwant to shorten it, you can return to thestarting point by following a path in a chest-nut grove and along a stream which shouldbe viewed in the direction of CaseRomagnoli. The downhill road leads you toValcasotto quickly.

5352

8 9

Mountain Bike

Bc.Rivoera

1044 m.

P

B.Miazzola

1110 m.

MONTALDO M.VÍ

S. ANNA COLLAREA

S. SALVATOREBC. MAROLE

C. MOLINERI

LENGTHkm 6


DURATIONh 1.30

DIFFICULTYEasy


The village of Montaldo is part of anarea that was already inhabited in Neo-lithic times. Departure from the car parkof the sports area known as “Il Canalot”.Head for the ski lifts.The uphill road leads to an off-road trackthat climbs through a chestnut wood.Beyond a spring and a roadside statue,you arrive at a bend. Follow the main off-road track as far as Case Molineri igno-ring all minor lateral trails.From Case Molineri turn right as far as aroad that climbs towards a cleared areawith a vast Karst-depression. The climbthrough the chestnut wood leads to the“Pul” plateau. First go south-west andthen south crossing fields and skirtingsome rural houses.A short climb with a final right bendleads in front of a reservoir. The directionis towards the village of San Salvatoreuntil you join the off-road track that goesdown again to Case Molineri. You willarrive at the starting point after an excit-ing downhill.Remember that Montaldo, the arrival ofthis exciting and medium-difficulty itiner-ary, lies at 800 m of altitude and is sor-rounded by thick chestnut forests.

FROM MONTALDOTO SAN SALVATORE

LENGTHkm 15


DURATIONh 2.30

DIFFICULTYMedium


FROM FRABOSA SOP.TO SECCATA

Mountain Bike

The departure for this itinerary in theMaudagna valley, in the Monregalesearea, known as “the ring of Seccata” isin front of the Hotel Skilift in FrabosaSoprana. Start with an uphill sectionthat, beyond a roadside statue near CasePelissera, arrives in Mongrosso. Thedirection is towards the Straluzzo stream.After crossing this, head for San Barto-lomeo. The precise direction is towardsthe Ucam shelter. After cycling a hun-dred metres on the tarmac road to Sec-cata, you have to take a track on the leftthat goes down into a wood.At the Geremia stream, follow the off-road track. Then turn right and follow themain road. With a steep short climb youwill arrive in Seccata where there is theChurch of San Lorenzo and San Bernar-do. To go back, follow the tarmac roadthat goes up towards San Bartolomeo’sChapel. From here you arrive at the start-ing point.This route runs along the ancient inter-valley route that used to connect FrabosaSoprana to the Corsaglia valley, the sameroad which had been run by the mythicalfigure of “Miclinet”, a valley villain wholived in Seccata.

M.Moro

1741 m.

M.Malanotte

1739 m.

P

FRABOSA SOTTANA

FRABOSA SOPRANA

S. BARTOLOMEO

MONGROSSO

LANZA SERRA

CASE GRISERI

SECCATA

VALLIMONREGALESI

VALLEMAUDAGNA

5554

10 11

Mountain Bike

M.Moro

1739 m.

P

M.Malanotte

M.Pelato

1741 m.

1098 m.

FRABOSA SOTTANA

SERRA

FRABOSA SOPRANA

LANZA VILLA

LA CROCE

TETTI LORGONE

COLLA DEL PREL

LENGTHkm 21


DURATIONh 3.30

DIFFICULTYDemanding


Departure from Frabosa Sottana. This itin-erary offers a wide view over the Corsagliavalley and the Maudagna valley. It israther difficult but characterised by wonder-ful view. The first direction is towards Frabo-sa Soprana. At the first bend, take the off-road track to San Grato on the left, then goup through a chestnut wood on the left sideof the Straluzzo stream. Follow the main trailtowards Serro. Shortly afterwards enter thevillage and join the tarmac road that climbsfrom Frabosa Sottana. After arriving in thevillage, cross it as far as Piazza Marconi. Gopast Pasquieraux, take the left tunnel (un-der the ski lifts) and climb up to Lanza Villa.Near Crocetta (1049 m) the tarmac sectionends. Follow the off-road track up to a bridgeover the Straluzzo and, under the chair lift, ata junction near a ruined hut. Stay on yourright and cycle along the long uphill stretchover the Corsaglia valley. Go past Tetti Lor-gane in front of the Mount Moro chair lifts.The main off-road track joins a road thatclimbs up from Fontane. Turn right and ashort climb will lead you to the Colla delPrel pass.The return is along the same route.

FROMFRABOSA SOTTANATO THE COLLA DEL PREL

LENGTHkm 19


DURATIONh 3.00

DIFFICULTYMedium

ADVISABLE TIMEFrom June to October

THE RING OF THE KYÈ - ROCCAFORTE M.VÌ

Mountain Bike

We are near Roccaforte Mondovì, inthe Ellero valley, where the Provençal cul-ture still offers surprises in the ancientidioms of the Kiè language. Beyond thejunction for Norea-Prea, follow the Pro-vincial Road to Lurisia and 500 metreslater turn left into Via Morà, which givesthe name to the village of departure.Follow the itinerary of the road signs.The route runs parallel to the Ellero riverthrough the villages of Bertino, Annun-ziata, San Grato, Prea. From here youarrive at Sant’Anna’s Shrine (1100 m).Some hairpin bends lead down on a tar-mac road to the junction for Rastello.After crossing the Ellero river, take the oldoff-road track that very soon takes you toPra Bertel.Turn right. The off-road track climbs withsome hairpin bends to Baracco, arrivingat the Church of Sant’Antonio and SanSebastiano.Going past the last house of the villageto the left, continue northward in thedirection of Norea. The road goes downalong the village road and after 1 km youarrive at the hotel and restaurant ofNorea. To go back either take the cyclepath or the Provincial Road.

PROCCAFORTE MONDOVÍ

LE GHIRARDE

I BERTINI

ANNUNZIATA

NOREA

BARACCOPRA BERTEL

PREA

S. ANNA

VALLIMONREGALESI

VALLEELLERO

5756

12

Mountain Bike

CHIUSADI PESIO

CERTOSADI PESIO

MADONNADEI BOSCHI

S. BARTOLOMEO

FIOLERA

ITINERARY 1

LENGTHkm 16


DURATIONh 3.00

DIFFICULTYNot demanding

ADVISABLE TIMEFrom April to November

The Pesio valley marks the borderbetween the Monregalese and the Cu-neo’s area, and despite being a rathershort valley (15 km) it offers very interest-ing historic, artistic, environmental andnatural sites. It is often associated withthe “Regional Natural Park” which pro-tects 7000 hectares of splendid naturewith its wonderful forests, the verticalfaces of Mount Marguareis, waterfalls,Karst-plateaux and its very rich flora andfauna. Besides the park , the valley is alsofamous for its Certosa of Santa Maria(1173 A.D.), which is worth to visit espe-cially for the interesting ancient church,the cloister and the monks’ rooms.For mountain bike fans we suggest threeitineraries: two along the lower part ofthe valley between Chiusa Pesio, Villa-nova Mondovì and the Certosa and onein the very heart of the park from Piandelle Gorre to the Duca Pass.

1. From Chiusa Pesioto the Certosa

From Chiusa Pesio follow the signs toMirabello Castle with its wonderful pa-norama over the valley.After reaching thecastle, go round Mount Canavero on a

ITINERARIES IN VALLE PESIO

narrow path, then turn left onthe tarmac road again. Leave thisroad immediately after a shortdownhill section, where you turnright. Follow the red and whitesigns up to a road (suitable forvehicles as well).This road leads you to Garava-gna, then go right and you arriveat the Murtè Pass. From herecross the road and continue fol-lowing the red and white signsalong a gentle path leading tothe Pilone di Olocco. Head forthe village of Fuggin and thento some other abandoned villa-ges. Join a climbing road (ratherdemanding) as far as the junc-tion for Colletto.From Colletto you can enjoy awonderful view over the valley. Itis the ideal place for a stop and alittle chat with the friendly localpeople. Continue downhill; weadvise you to ignore the sign toSan Paolo, if you lack of goodtraining.Go to the junction after S. Bar-tolomeo and join the NaturalItinerary of the park that leadsyou to the Certosa di Pesio with-out further climbs.

PIAN DELLE GORRE

PASSO DEL DUCA

PIAN DE CARDELE

Gias degli Arpi

1435 m.

Colle del Prel

1925 m.

ITINERARY 2

LENGTHkm 11


DURATIONh 3.00

DIFFICULTYDemanding


2. From thePian delle Gorreto the Passo del Duca

From the shelter of the Gorretake the mountain road on theleft and go through wonderfulwhite fir-tree forests as far as thefirst junction. Turn right and crosstwo streams.The path follows an old militaryroad that gradually climbsthrough a forest as far as theGias degli Arpi.This is a good place to fill up yourbottles.Climb up the wide hairpin bendsto the Prel Pass, a nice pastureridge.From here the path becomesharder as far as the Duca Pass.On the descent the bravest canfollow a technically difficult paththat leads to the Marguareisvalley.For better trained cyclists there isa path to Limone, from the Du-ca Pass to the Gias delle Or-tiche and then to the CapannaMorgantini shelter.From here another path leads tothe Perla Pass along the militaryroad between Limone and Mo-nesi.

5958

Mountain Bike

ITINERARIES IN VALLE PESIO

This demanding route is the itinerary of thelong-distance race known as “Mtb Bisal-ta Bike”. It offers anything a mountainbiker could ask for, such as gradual or verydifficult climbs, wide off-road tracks or nar-row mule-tracks, fast downhills or techni-cally difficult ones on uneven ground.From Rivoira go down to Boves, proceedto Cerati and before the short climb of thePilone del Moro, climbed in the Girod’Italia in 2002, turn right on a large off-road track immersed in wonderful chestnutforests. You will arrive at Prato del So-glio. Go in the direction of Rosbella.Afterthis nice village, start climbing as far asRocca Francia. An exciting downhill willlead you to Castellar. From here, alongthe tarmac road again, climb to Filibertand then continue on the off-road track upto the highest and more panoramic pointof this itinerary (1430 m). From FontanaCappa take the steep downhill, starting onuneven ground but which improves as younear the Pilone Ballagarda. From herecontinue along the tarmac road up toPeveragno. Going up, you arrive in ViaGrima. Take the off-track again. A lastclimb leads you to the Cumba area, fromhere go downhill to Rivoira.

THE RING OFBISALTA MOUNTAIN 13

LENGTHkm 51.6


MAXIMUM ALTITUDE m 2003

DURATIONh 3.00

DIFFICULTYDemanding


Mountain Bike

BOVES

RIVOIRA

S. GIOVENALE

PEVERAGNO

MADONNADEI BOSCHI

S. GIACOMO

CASTELLAR

ROBILANTE

MALANDRE

ITINERARY 3

LENGTHkm 12(to the Colle del Murtè)


DURATIONh 3.00

DIFFICULTYNot demanding

ADVISABLE TIMEFrom April to November

3. From Villanova Mondovìto the Colle del Murtè(and then up to Certosa)

This long itinerary has a departure on theplain and, without difficult climbs, leadscyclists to the Certosa di Pesio in theheart of the National Park. From Villa-nova follow the signs to Grotta dei Dossi(Dossi Cave). At the cave take the roadbehind it and start climbing.At the first junction turn left and climbthe tarmac road that climbs from Vil-lavecchia to Mount Calvario. Proceedalong this road as far as the farm holidayin Caporale, a spendid panoramic place.Take the off-road track on your left beforethe farm holiday, and go downhillthrough a chestnut forest. At the junctionturn right and you arrive in the village ofGaravagna. Go past the church andtake the tarmac road to Pianfei for ashort section, then turn right and leavethe tarmac. From here, proceed along themain off-road track as far as the MurtèPass between Chiusa Pesio and Roc-caforte Mondovì. Those who are moretrained can follow the itinerary 1 whichhas been described on page 58.

VILLANOVA MONDOVÌ

COLLE DEL MORTÈ

M. Calvario

814 m.

6160

14

Mountain Bike

LENGTHkm 76


DURATIONh 7.00


ADVISABLE TIMEFrom June to October

One of the most famous routes of thisarea, known in Italian as the “Via del sa-le” for the continuous trades betweenFrance and Italy, built in the 16th centuryduring the Savoy Period, it has beenrecently restored by 300 volounteersbelonging to the “Operazione Alte Vie”Project (High Roads Operation Project).An itinerary of 76 km along the valleys ofLimone and Monesi, the widest Karst-area of Europe and through one of themost beautiful forests of the province.Departure from Limone station. Go pastthe village along the Tenda Pass StateRoad 20 towards “Quota 1400” and theFrench border. From here turn left alongthe off-road track into Via Marenga (orVia del sale). Climb to the CampaninoPass (2142 m, 18.5 km). On unevenground head north as far as a panoramicpoint before the Boaria Pass. Enjoy theview of the nice meadows in the Ma-laberga valley towards the CapannaMorgantini; the climb becomes difficultbecause of the uneven ground up to analtitude of 2250 m. This is the rocky spurof Castel Chevolail. The direction is

THE SALT ROAD FROM LIMONETO BRIGA

Mountain Bike

towards the Lago dei SignoriPass (dried up) along the PianAmbreuge. From the pass (post327) go left along a path leadingto Carnino. The uneven road isdemanding as far as an altitudeof 2290 m (32.8 km), but fromhere you will be able to enjoy aunique panorama over the Fla-magal Pass and the Valley ofMaestri. The road improves.You arrive at the Celle VieillePass (36.6 km) from where thereis a path going to the Peak ofl’Evèque on the right.Go through the Navette foresttowards the wildlife area of Na-vette (42.2 km) Through forestsand across meadows, go pastPian dei Termi, Pian dei Giai-reto, Costa Peiron, and CostaVentosa, and you arrive in theTanarello valley (48 km), fromwhere you can see Mount Mac-carello and the village of Mo-

BETWEEN ITALYAND FRANCE

COLLE DI TENDA

1871 m.

COLLE CAMPANINO

2142 m.

COLLE BOARIA

2105 m.

COLLA PIANA

2237 m.

COLLE LAGO D. SIGNORI

PASSO DICOLLARDENTE

BAISSE DE SANSON

LA BRIGUE(BRIGA)

nesi. Go past Mangeria diLoxe and at the first junctionclimb up towards Mount Sac-carello. At the second junctionturn right in the direction of theTanarello Pass (52 km), wherethere are the ruins of some mili-tary fortifications. Another 1 kmof difficult path. The direction istowards the Collardente Pass,then straight on towards a wood.Then go downhill to the GuardiaPass and the Baisse de Sanson(60.5 km and post 272a). On theplateau go right towards thefountain (fontan dux) and theLinaire Pass (64.7 km).The route becomes more relaxingalong a wide tarmac road. At theChapel of Notre Dame desGonatines, we suggest the mi-nor road (Route de l’Amitié, 67.6km). Head for the Ru Sec valleyin the direction of La Brigue.Following the Levenza river headfor St. Dalmas de Tende. Youwill arrive at the station after atotal distance of 76 km.

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15

Mountain Bike

ENTRACQUE1

2

3

4S. LUCIA

GORGE DELLA REINA

T.to Ciau

999 m.

DEPARTURE’SALTITUDEm 904

MAXIMUM ALTITUDEm 1200 abt

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCEm 300 abt 80% biking going up90% biking coming down

DURATIONh 2.00

This is a short itinerary but a very deman-ding one. Crowned by the massif of Ar-gentera mountain, it is a wonderful routeacross uniquely beautiful nature.From Entracque, along Corso Francia,head for St. Antonio’s Chapel from whereyou take the old off-road track climbingsteeply up the slopes of Mount Lausa.Cross an old stone bridge over a streamand turn off the path leading towardsTetti Stramodin. Proceed along theside of the mountain and after a flat sec-tion the off-road track goes down toanother stream flowing from the Gorgedella Reina.Head for Tetto Violino. Just before youarrive at the village, take the detour fol-lowing the orographic left of the Rio dellaReina stream and climb up to the Gorgedella Reina and the Pian del Funs, atthe start of the “Via Ferrata ” named“Ico Quaranta”.From Tetto violino the mule-track cutsacross and leads to Tetto Colletta Sot-tana along a tarmac road. Near St.Lucia’s Church join the road heading forthe village.

FROM ENTRACQUE TOTETTO COLLETTA

1

4

3

2

ENTRACQUE

S. LUCIA

TRINITÀGIANOLA

S. ROCCO

Casotto del Parco

1350 m.

C.ma Balmasca

2301 m.

Gias della Valera

16FROM ENTRACQUE

TO VALERA

Mountain Bike

The first part of this itinerary is recom-mended for beginners, since it requires alimited physical effort. After crossing thevillage of Entracque, take the StradaSartaria near the Chapel of Cornaletto.After 100 m of tarmac road head towardsPonte di Porcera on a very good off-road track. This off-road section becomesmore demanding and crosses the Pontedel Souffiet over the same stream(1185 m). The route gains altitude, goesthrough a beech wood and across somerocky sections of the Costa Cornet as faras the Gias dell’Ischietta. Better trai-ned cyclists can head for the Valley ofSabbione leaving the Gias to their right.The mule-track continues towards thestream as far as the Gias Sottano dellaValera (1517 m), while the valley headssouth with a wide bend. Then the pathheads for the plain of Valera and contin-ues by the side of the stream as far as awooden bridge at an altitude of 1600 m.Go back to the Ponte di Porcera fromwhere you will arrive in Tetto Porcera,near the Bossuet river. A few minuteslater, following the gradual downhill road,you will reach the village of Trinità andthen soon afterwards Entraque.

START ALTITUDINEm 904

MAXIMUM ALTITUDEm 1600 abt

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCEm 700 abt100% biking going up100% biking coming down

DURATIONh 4.00

VALLEGESSO

VALLEGESSO

6564

17

Mountain Bike

LENGTHkm 17




The Gardetta shelter is at an altitude of2335 m above m.s.l. This itinerary starts fromhere uphill along the ex-military road whichjoins the Unerzio valley. The first section israther stony. You cycle along the side ofRocca Brancia mountain. You may have toget off your bike twice to pass some rocks onthe path. Continue climbing as far as thepanoramic Rocca Brancia Pass. Then godown along the other side of the mountain,staying on the uphill side of the military forti-fications that you encounter. Now the di-rection is towards Bassa di Terrarossadownhill on the right. There are difficult win-ding roads across meadows and through pineforests. Continue downhill as far as an off-road track towards the State Road near theski resort. In Bersezio, at the junction for Fer-riere the road starts climbing again. Aftersome hairpin bends, you arrive in the Valleyof Anderplan, after an easy panoramic sec-tion. At the top of the valley there is a spring.Beyond it, continue through a larch forest andafter another few hundread metre climb youwill arrive in the Ferriere valley. Then godownhill as far as the junction for Ferriere, amountain village at an altitude of 1888 m.

FROM THEGARDETTA SHELTERTO FERRIERE

18THE RING

OF PIETRAPORZIO

Mountain Bike

Departure from Piazza Mario Bertone inPietraporzio. After crossing the bridgeon the Stura river, head for the Piz valleyalong a tarmac road.Going past the diversions to Sambucoand Pontebernardo, cross the river alonghairpin bends.The road is steep. Cross the river againand you arrive at the Piano della Re-gina, where you may encounter grazingdeers. After the off-road-track, take anuneven road again: it is a difficult climbthrough a larch forest.Two hairpin bends lead you near somefortifications where the road narrows.Head uphill for Lake Lausarel goingpast a huge larch.Turn off the road to the Gias del Piz andhead for a little fort and then towardsthe Passo Sottano di Scolettaswhich joins the Pontebernardo valley.Go right, following the signs to the Ta-larico shelter.The downhill becomes difficult withdemanding hairpin bends. Near themountain health resort, at the junctionfor Pontebernardo turn right and followthe signs to Lou Balaour. Head forPietraporzio where this itinerary ends.

LENGTHkm 17




GIAS DEL PIZ

2042 m.

P.SO SOTTANODELLE SCOLETTAS

2223 m.

L. DI LAUSAREL

1898 m.

PIETRAPORZIO

1312 m.

P.TA DI BALAOUR

2270 m.M. ARPETTO

2450 m.

C.MA DEL ROUSS

2604 m.

COSTABELLA DEL PIZ

2599 m.

PRATIDEL VALLONE

1718 m.

FERRIERE

1888 m.

PRINARDO

1461 m. C. SERRE

SERVAGNO

BASSA DITERRA ROSSA

2426 m.

BERSEZIO

1624 m.

TESTA DELL’IRETTA

2189 m.

M. OSEROT

2860 m.

P.SO ROCCA BRANCIA

2620 m.

PASSO DELLA GARDETTA

2347 m.

GIASDELL’OSEROT

L. OSEROT

VALLESTURA

VALLESTURA

6766

19

Mountain Bike

C. LE DI PURIAC

2506 m.

BASSA DICOLOMBART

2464 m.

GRANGE

1769 m.

ARGENTERA

1684 m.

BERSEZIO

1624 m.

C.TO INCIANO

2292 m.

COLLETTOANDERPLAN

2628 m.

FERRIERE

1888 m.

LENGTHkm 21




Departure from Bersezio, a village builtaround the Romanesque Church of SanLorenzo. This holy building used to be arest point for pilgrims heading for San-tiago of Compostela or Rome.Following the road signs to Ferriere, climbup the tarmac road on high difficult hair-pin bends. In the valley, you arrive at apass from where you can see the highestpoint served by Bersezio ski lifts. This itin-erary is not very demanding as far as theGias di Colombari. After crossing thestream, pass onto a grassy road and amule-track on the left.At the junction youmay have to get off your bike to goacross Bassa di Colombari.Then on your bike again on the crest ofthe valley, and off again to go round ituphill on the left. On your bike again,head for Anderplan Pass to the southof Cima delle Lose mountain. The roadfaces the ski resort of Argentera.On foot again on the stony path as far asthe service road of the ski resort. Followit and go across the Incianao Pass. Fromhere, down difficult slopes, along trailsand through a larch forest, you reach theFerriere road at the first hairpin bends atthe beginning of this itinerary.

THE RINGOF BERSEZIO 20

FROMVINADIO TO

SANT’ANNA SHRINE

Mountain Bike

This is an itinerary for experts. Start from Vi-nadio and take the road that goes downtowards the Colle della Maddalena as faras the junction for the Lombarda Pass. Turnleft and, after reaching Pratolungo, startclimbing into Sant’Anna’s valley. Thirteen nar-row hairpin bends lead to Puà. Beyond thejunction for Case Aie, this itinerary becomesmore difficult. Keep climbing up to Barac-cone. A flat section allows cyclists to recoversome energy while looking at the Shrine ofSant’Anna, the highest shrine in Europe.Some hairpin bends lead you to the junctionfor the Lombarda Pass on one side, and forSant’Anna on the other. First turn right andthen left on the off-road track that climbs tothe Orgials Alp. The direction is towards theColle della Lombarda with narrow hairpinbends going uphill. This spectacular sectionfollows the panoramic crest that marks theborder between Italy and France. Then followthe mule-track in front of Mount Moravac-ciera.You may have to get off your bike alonga technical and tiring downhill section. Thenhead for Sant’Anna’s Lake and Shrinealong the former military road and you arriveat the starting point on the tarmac road.

LENGTHkm 45




C.LLE DELLA LOMBARDA

2351 m.

TESTA GIASDEL CAVAL

2329 m.

C.MA MORAVACCIERA

2407 m.

LAGO DIC.LLE S. ANNA

C.LE DI S. ANNA

2308 m.

LAGO DI S. ANNA

S. ANNA DI VINADIO2010 m.

PASSO BRAVARIA

2311 m.

R.CA BRAVARIA

2550 m.

BARACCONE

1533 m.

LAGHI D’ORGIALS2156 m.

2243 m.LAG0 D’ORGIALS

LA MALGHERIA

1908 m.

R.CCA S. GIOVANNI

2409 m.

TESTA GIAS DEI LAGHI

2739 m.

P.TA MALADECIA

2745 m.

VALLESTURA

VALLESTURA

6968

21

Mountain Bike

BERNEZZO

ARANZONE

P. COLET

BERGIA

COLLEPITONERA

CHIOT ROSA

PARALOUPCHIOTTI

PRAROBERTM. GORGIA

SAGNE

C. ORTIGA

C.R. RADEVIL

L’ALPE

ARPIOLA

C.S. MATTEO

VALLERA

CARAGLIO

CERVASCA

LENGTHkm 21


DURATIONh 3.30

DIFFICULTYDemanding


Rampignado

This is the itinerary of the permanentlong-distance race known as “Rampi-gnado”. Follow the indications along theroute.Good training is required for this de-manding stage.We also suggest spare hotclothes in case of uncertain weather.“Rampignado” starts from Bernezzo(575 m) and covers 55 km with severaldetour possibilities which also allow tocover minor sections.You meet the first impressive off-roadclimb after passing Roata Maggiore.Then go from Cervasca to Aranzone.The climb continues along Prato Franciaas far as the first peak which is the Pito-nera Pass 1250 m, 11 km from Bernezzoat the water parting between the Granavalley and the Stura valley.A short downhill section leads to ChiotRosa where you start climbing again up awide road used by mountain breedersduring summer. Then go up to the villagesof Tintina and Paralup (1330 m), me-morial places of the Partisan Period of the

ITINERARIES IN VALLE GRANA

Mountain Bike

second world war, and to Chiot-ti. Beyond Prarobert, you jointhe road going up to the OrtigaPass. A very technical trail, withdifficult passages as well, leadsto the Alpe, “Cima Coppi” ofthis itinerary at an altitude of1796 m. From here a windingdownhill section leads again toChiot Rosa, then to San Mat-teo, Tetto Chiapello and Val-lera of Caraglio.Along a tarmac small road youwill arrive to Bernezzo at the endof this itinerary.

Around Caraglio

This is a panoramic and not verydemanding route, ideal at thebeginning of the season. Youwarm yourselves by cycling alongthe small road from Caraglio tothe slopes of Mount Tamone,and precisely to the village ofVallera. Turn right and follow the

tarmac road to Valgrana. Pro-ceed as far as Armandi wherethe off-road track starts and runsby the Grana river (in the oppo-site direction). After the cemeteryof Monterosso Grana (with15th century frescoes by Balaj-son), cross the Ponte dell’Angelo(Angel’s bridge) and go throughthe castle entrance. On your rightthere is an uphill path to theChapel of Madonna della Ne-ve. A short downhill “single-track” joins the road that goes upto Piatta of Montemale. Turnleft and climb up as far as an off-road track that leads to Damiani(1209 m). Then there is a down-hill section as far as the junctionfor Cortese Sottana, and littleclimbs to Montemale and SanGiorgio, where you meet thetarmac road again. The directionis towards Bottonasco and Ser-re Alladio. From here, along anoff-road track again, you canclimb from the Pilone dei Ber-gè to Caraglio Castle.

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CASTELDELFINO

CHIOT GARIN

PUSTERLE INFERIORE

PUSTERLE SUPERIORE

RIBIERA

CHIESAPLEYNE

BALZ

P. DEL CAVALLO

COLLETTODELLA BATTAGLIOLA

PUNTA DELLABATTAGLIOLA

PONTECHIANALE

CASTELLO

Although this itinerary is rather modest interms of kilometres and altitude, the rusultis nevertheless demanding because of thehigh average gradient of the former militaryroad that you will follow. Leaving beyondCasteldelfino, turn off the ProvincialRoad to the Agnello Pass and on yourbike follow the road up the Bellino valley.Atthe second hairpin bend, beyond the smallvillage of Chiesa, turn right. The roadsturns into a very good off-road track. Aftera steep climb, and after cycling through awood, at the junction turn left and go upfollowing the signs to the BattagliolaPass westward. From here you can enjoy agreat view on Monviso mountain and overthe water parting between the Varaita val-ley and the Maira valley. The two valleysplayed a part in the Secession War thatinflamed Europe between 1740-48. Godown towards the lake of Castello alongthe path going through the thick alderbushes. Then you arrive in Pontechianale.Cycling by the lake along path U70, crossthe dam and join the tarmac ProvincialRoad as far as Casermette. From heretake the cycle path again and follow the oldvillage road, the ancient “Chemin Royal”,which leads back to Casteldelfino.

COLLE DELLA BATTAGLIOLA

COLLE DELLA BICOCCA

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RIBIERA PUSTERLESUP.E

PUSTERLEINF.E CASTELDELFINO

CALDANE

TORRETTE

SAMPEYRERORE

FRASSINOMELLE

VALMALA

C.LLE DI SAMPEYRE

C.MA DELLESERRE

CIMA LUBINO DELLE MERIS

A gorgeous route with a tarmac startingsection to the Shrine of Valmala and a longhigh part along the ex-military road with agood surface and modest global gradient.From Valcurta follow the signs to theShrine of Valmala. The tarmac roadabruptly climbs up to the Shrine. Continueon an off-road track that bends to the leftand gains altitude by crossing an alpine skislope with a short but steep skirt. Back onthe tarmac for a short section up to theCiabra Pass. Go straight along the southside of the water parting ridge between theMaira and the Varaita valleys. Then climbagain along the hairpin bends of MountRastcias. After a flat section, you will ar-rive at the Sampeyre Pass. Then straighton taking a very good off-road track (suit-able for vehicles as well). You will arrive atthe Bicocca Pass soon afterwards. Thepresent itinerary overlaps the old “Stradadei cannoni” (“road of the cannons”) dat-ing back to the 18th century and offers awonderful panorama. Go down to the rightand take a path that very soon loses heightuntil you arrive in Bellino’s church. Afterjoining the tarmac road again, go downtowards Casteldelfino and Sampeyre,and to the starting point.

DEPARTURE’ ALTITUDEm 1296


DURATIONh 4.00

DIFFICULTYDemanding/very demanding

ADVISABLE TIMEFrom June to September

START ALTITUDINEm 656


DURATIONh 7.00

DIFFICULTYDemanding/very demanding

ADVISABLE TIMEFrom May to September

VALLEVARAITA

VALLEVARAITA

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PIAN

DELLE MONACHE

MONTE BRACCO

1276 m.

SANFRONT

COMBETTA

RIFREDDO

“Leonardo’s Mountain”Relive the emotions of Leonardo da Vinciwho wrote about Monbracco mountainin 1511.This is a land rich in geology, flora andfauna, and art; a land also marked by theexpert work of man.Departure from Sanfront (470 m abovem.s.l.). Proceed in the direction of Roc-chetta following the itinerary by theriver Po (a possible detour leads to theVillaggio Ecomuseo of Balma Boveswith a demanding climb up to an altitudeof 650 m).From Rocchetta (572 m) climb up the viadelle cave (cave road) as far as the leftturn towards the Colletta di PaesanaPass along fast off-road tracks.Proceed downhill for some kilometres onan off-road track with spectacular “single-track” sections as far as Mondarello diBarge. Cross a bridge without railing and

THE TOUR OF MONBRACCOMOUNTAIN

Mountain Bike

LENGTHkm 35

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCEm 1250– m 800 the first stretch– m 400 the second stretch

DURATION1-2 days (according to thelevel of preparation)

DIFFICULTYDemanding (difficult attimrs)

ADVISABLE TIMEFrom Marc to October

join the steep tarmac road ViaVola that climbs towards PianLuis and Rocca del Salto onthe right. Join the itinerary called“La Montagna di Leonardo”(“Leonardo’s Mountain”), pro-ceed to the ancient Convent ofthe Trappa dating back to the13th century (accomodation andfood on request).Continue cycling along the route

VALLEPO

with little climbs on a good off-road track that follows the fireprotection track in the directionof San Bernardo’s Chapel.Then follow the technical andexciting path on the crest in thedirection of Croce di Revello.Before arriving in Croce, godown along a steep off-roadtrack leading to Rifreddo afterabout two kilometres. Cross thevillage and follow the signs toSanfront.

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PAESANA

CRISSOLO

OSTANA

ONCINO

Departure from Paesana with a totaldistance of 70 km to cover.We advise youto split it in two stages: Paesana, On-cino, Crissolo (35 km) and Crissolo,Ostana, Paesana (35 km).This is one of the most fancied routes,since it offers very good off-road trackson even ground and several cultural andartistic sites along the way.This is a ring route which connects thefour villages of the higher Po valley,that is to say Oncino, Crissolo, Ostanaand Paesana, under the spectacular sizeof Monviso mountain, the “King ofStone” of the Cozzian Alps. The first sec-tion towards Oncino has an altitude dif-ference of 886 m in about 25 km, afterwhich you will cycle at an altitudebetween the 1500 m of the Pian Munèand the 1220 m of Oncino.Proceed along secondary roads andtracks. From Oncino the direction istowards the tourist village of Crissolo.Then towards the ridge on the left of theriver Po, skirting several mountain chur-ches and some examples of local archi-tecture, you arrive in Ostana from where

MONVISO MOUNTAIN HORIZON

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you will be able to enjoy thepanoramic view of the massif ofMonviso. From here go to Pae-sana, crossing several alpine vil-lages.The lands of the Po, Brondaand Infernotto valleys arecharacterised by the unique pro-file of Monviso mountain, whichcan be seen from any corner ofthe Piedmont plain: the everpresent familiar pyramid on thehorizon.Along the route in the Povalley there are several itinerariesindicated as “Orizzonte Mon-viso” (Monviso Horizon). Followthem and you will discover typicalvillages and architecture, ancienttales and legends, while going tothe Source of the river Po.

Follow this pleasant itinerarywith interest, and you will be-come part of the history of thisland, and thinking of the hugework of nature and man, you willdiscover a new inner dimension.Along this route there are manysites of worship belonging to theancient local alpine communi-ties. You can rest for a few min-utes under the porch of a solitarychapel or in front of a roadsidestatue, or you can try and imag-ine the people of the ancient,populous villages gathering toask for Our Lady’s or theSaints’ protection. The “Oriz-zonte Monviso” tracks offer visi-tors the possibility of toursamong startling nature andwildlife, thus broadening theirvision of these “high lands” ofthe Po valley.

LENGTHkm 70– km 35 the first stretch– km 35 the second stretch

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCEm 1450– m 975 first half– m 475 second half

DURATION1-2 days (according to thelevel of preparation)

DIFFICULTY– Demanding

the first stretch– Medium

the second stretch


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The scheme directly involves touristoperators who are invited to givecyclists an all inclusive service of lo-cal and cycling guides, bicycle hirefacilities, as well as the traditionalaccomodation and catering services.The hotels have to comply with cer-tain standards in order to be part ofthe group of the Bike Hotels:

• bicycles for hire

• a guarded storehouse

• bicycle-maintenanceworkshop area

• printed itinerariesand tourism-cycling guide

• special cyclist menusemphasizing the localeno-gastronomy and cuisine.

The second part of the scheme haschosen itineraries linking the vari-ous Bike Hotels (see pag. 34)Each route responds to differenttourism-cycling interests, this is thereason why they are classified ac-cording to their difficulty. They alsotry to highlight all the natural, sportsand cultural aspects ot this area.

CuneoBike

Hotels

Information and reservations:Cônitours

Consorzio Operatori Turistici Provincia di CuneoPh. +39.0171.698749 - 696206 - Fax +39.0171.435728

www.cuneobikehotels.it - [email protected]

It is the first groupof hotels in the

Province of Cuneothat provides

services specificallydesigned for

cyclists.

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The Bike Hotels of the Province of Cuneo

1. HOTEL PORTICI ★★★Piazza Carlo Emanuele, 47 12080 VicofortePh. +39 0174 563980 Fax +39 0174 [email protected]. of beds: 62

2. NUOVO PARK HOTEL ★★★Via Delvecchio, 2 12084 MondovìPh. +39 0174 46666 Fax +39 0174 [email protected]. of rooms: 54 – N. of beds: 90

3. CENTRO INCONTRINUOVO BEILA

Via Villanova, 11 12084 MondovìPh. +39 0174 42622 Fax +39 0174 555082www.nuovobeila.itN. of rooms: 53 – N. of beds: 100

4. ALBERGO NAZIONALE ★★★Via S.Anna, 111 Loc. San Giacomo12080 RoburentPh. +39 0174 227127 Fax +39 0174 [email protected]. of rooms: 33 – N. of beds: 90

5. HOTEL REALE ★★★Via delle Terme, 13 Lurisia12088 Roccaforte MondovìPh. +39 0174 583005 Fax +39 0174 [email protected]. of rooms: 80 – N. of beds: 170

6. ALBERGO COMMERCIO★★★

Borgata Norea, 8 12088 Roccaforte MondovìPh. +39 0174 65549 Fax +39 0174 [email protected]. of rooms: 47 – N. of beds: 90

7. ALBERGO MIRAMONTI★★★

Via Roma, 82 12082 Frabosa SopranaPh. +39 0174 244533 Fax +39 0174 [email protected]. of rooms: 47 – N. of beds: 90

8. ALBERGO DEL SOLE ★★Via Ponte, 18 Fraz. Miroglio 12083 Frabosa SottanaPh. +39 0174 244072 Fax +39 0174 244072N. of rooms: 25 – N. of beds: 40

9. HOTEL DELLE ALPI ★★★Via Maudagna, 25 Fraz. Miroglio12083 Frabosa SottanaPh. +39 0174 244043 Fax +39 0174 [email protected]. of rooms: 21 – N. of beds: 40

10. ALBERGOCANNON D’ORO ★★★

Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 9 12013 Chiusa PesioPh. +39 0171 734695 Fax +39 0171 [email protected]. of rooms: 28 – N. of beds: 60

16. TRATTORIAFERMATA CERETTO ★★★

Fraz. San Martino, 17 12022 BuscaPh. +39 0171 945437 Fax +39 0171 943256www.cuneohotel.itN. of rooms: 19 – N. of beds: 38

17. HOTEL MONTE NEBIN★★★

Via Cavour, 26 12020 SampeyrePh. +39 0175 977112 Fax +39 0175 [email protected]. of rooms: 64 – N. of beds: 120

18. ALBERGO GIARDINODEI TIGLI ★★★

Fraz. Cussanio, 16/B 12045 FossanoPh. +39 0172 691575 Fax +39 0172 694963www.cuneohotel.itN. of rooms: 39 – N. of beds: 90

19. HOTEL LA CASCINA DIVILLA 2 ★★★Regione Oltretanaro 12068 NarzolePh. +39 0173 776277 Fax +39 0173 [email protected]. of rooms: 12 – N. of beds: 24

20. HOTEL OASIS ★★★Via Po, 2812011 Borgo San DalmazzoPh. +39 0171 262121 Fax +39 0171 262680 [email protected]. of rooms: 47 – N. of beds: 81

11. ALBERGOLE GINESTRE ★★★

Via Nizza, 68 12015 Limone PiemontePh. +39 0171 927596 Fax +39 0171 [email protected]. of rooms: 18 – N. of beds: 36

12. RESIDENCE LIMONTE ★★★Piazza Risorgimento, 10 12015 Limone PiemontePh. +39 0171 926965 Fax +39 0171 [email protected]. Apart.: 40 – N. of beds: 155

13. LOCANDA OCCITANADELLA REJNO JANO

Via Nazionale, 14 12014 DemontePh. +39 0171 95142 Fax +39 0171 950756www.cuneohotel.itN. of rooms: 7 – N. of beds: 21

14. ALBERGO DELLA PACE★★★

Via Umberto I, 38 12010 SambucoPh. +39 0171 96550 Fax +39 0171 96628www.cuneohotel.itN. of rooms: 11 – N. of beds: 22

15. ALBERGO QUADRIFOGLIO★★★

Via Comitato Liberaz. Nazionale, 2012023 CaraglioPh. +39 0171 817666 Fax +39 0171 [email protected]. of rooms: 40 – N. of beds: 80

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16,000 m2 of fair to give hospitality to the most spectacular event in the world about cycling tourism,

running and the open air sports. Every Mai the

Cuneo Walk&Bike Show.Exposition and sale of bicycles, technical material,

clothing, tourist area and the great gastronomy and wineproduction with sale and tasting of typical products ofCuneo territory and the restaurant in the fair centre.

This is going to be the core of the fair which is going togive hospitality to the indoor spaces for 150 Spinning

bikes, the Fitwalking carpets, the Bike-Trial, the BMX andthe 500 show area seats. Moreover, the 2 routes for the

Walking European Club Challenge, the indoor lighted ringfor the competitions and the MTB trials are going to

intersect the show spaces and the sports activities.Moreover, there are going to be competitions, meetingswith sports champions, technical workshops, challenges

against the champions and against ourselves. Everything is going to be seasoned by music animation,cabaret, the ‘Letterine’ girls of the film ‘Natale sul Nilo’,

the comedians of ‘Zelig’ show, the Occitan tradition of Cuneo territory and other special guests.

The greatest event in the world aboutcycling tourism and the open air sports

THE ATL DEL CUNEESE PRESENTS

IN CUNEO ON MAYIN CUNEO ON MAYMIAC FAIR CENTRE

FREE ENTRANCE

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VALDIERI BIKE RUNValdieri – May

An exciting running and moun-tain bike competition in the spec-tacular cutting of the Park of theMaritime Alps. It has a town itin-erary and a mixed mountain bikeroute. The race starts with a 5 kmrunning section, continues with18 km of mountain bike and endswith another 3 km running.

Information and registration:Mr Gianluca Barale - ph. +39.335.6948867Mr Emanuele Lovera - ph. +39.347.7835926Bar Sport Valdieri - ph. [email protected]

GIRO DELLE VALLI MONREGALESIMondovì – May

This competition, which has beensuccessfully organised by the “CicloAmateurs” association of Mondovifor years, offers two racing itiner-aries (a long-distance race of 160km and a medium-distance race of115 km) in addition to a furthertourist-cycling route of 65 km.

Information:Ciclo Amateurs, Corso Statuto 2612084 Mondovì (CN) ph. +39.348.0404431 (Mr Luca) ph. +39.348.7801601 (Mr Pizzi) ph. +39.348.0404432 (Mr Giovanni) fax +39.0174.554016 -+39.0174.551509 - +39.0174.552737www.cicloamateurs.it [email protected]

BISALTA BIKEBoves - fr. Rivoira – June

This mountain bike competitiontakes place around the hills ofBoves and offers two itineraries:a long-distance race of 44 km(with a total altitude difference of1670 m) and a shorter route of29.3 km (with an altitude differ-ence of 955 m).

Information and registration:ph. +39.338.8934774,+39.329.2161285, +39.347.7173588 www.comunediboves.it/sport/mountainbikewww.bisaltabike.it

FAUSTO COPPICuneo – July

A historical race following thelegendary Fausto Coppi. Thiscompetition follows a wonderfulitinerary which offers three differ-ent options: long-distance (210km in 2003), medium-distance(90 km), and tourist-cycling (50km). A very demanding but fasci-nating cycle marathon up anddown the Cuneesi valleys.

Information:A.S. La Fausto Coppi ph. +39.0171.690269 - +39.338.3794609Fax +39.0171.488459 www.faustocoppi.net [email protected]

CYCLE EVENTS

GIRO DELLE VALLI CUNEESIAugust

A historical race in 6 stages alongthe wonderful alpine itinerariesof the valleys of the Province ofCuneo.

Information and registration:Mr Lorenzo Tealdi ph. +39.0174.44225+39.335.8333306 fax +39.0174.552515

RAMPIGNADOThe Grana Valley – September

A mythic long-distance race formountain bikers, among the mostbeautiful and complete of theItalian panorama. Every yearItalian and foreign bikers meet inthe Grana valley to take part inthis “festival”. It is a unique racethat cannot be missed especiallyfor the beauty of its landscapes,the warm welcome of the localpeople and the interesting eventsjoined to it.

Information:www.vallegrana.it [email protected] ph. +39.0171.619492 [email protected] ph. +39.0171.683265

IRON BIKESaluzzo – July

An international stage competi-tion for extreme mountain bikers.The route, the altitude and alti-tude differences will be givenonly on the starting day with theroad-book delivery. Until then,competitors know only the nameof the stage towns. Every year theorganization chooses new routesto make the competition con-stantly new and exciting.

Information:Organizzazione Iron Bike ph. +39.0171.697456 (Monday - Friday afternoon)Promocuneo ph. +39.0171.698388 fax +39.0171.436903www.ironbike.it - [email protected]

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