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Devil's Bridge of Dronero

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Devil's Bridge of Dronero

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Location: Dronero, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy

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1. Lemma Village – Devil's Bridge of Dronero loop from Cuneo Gesso

81.4km

04:15

1,230m

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2. Ponte del Diavolo of Dronero – Devil's Bridge of Dronero loop from Costigliole Saluzzo

63.7km

03:11

790m

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3. Devil's Bridge of Dronero – Ponte del Diavolo of Dronero loop from Cuneo Gesso

131km

06:23

1,600m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Casa BART

March 30, 2025

The Devil's Bridge of Dronero, built in 1428 over the Maira torrent, is a remarkable example of medieval civil engineering. This bridge has three arches of different sizes and is slightly curved, with lateral parapets surmounted by swallow-tailed Ghibelline battlements.

Originally, on the pillar of the smaller arch towards the centre of Dronero, there was a drawbridge, whose iron hinge was found under the road surface; this was removed in 1810 when the entrance passage was widened and the Ghibelline battlements were restored.

The name "Devil's Bridge" comes from a local legend: it is said that, to overcome the difficulties in building the bridge, the inhabitants made a pact with the devil, promising him the soul of the first person to cross it. However, the inhabitants tricked the devil by having a stray dog cross first, infuriating the devil who abandoned the bridge.

Today, the bridge is a symbol of Dronero and offers a panoramic view of the town, representing an unmissable stop for those visiting the Maira Valley.

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Michele Pelacci

September 21, 2022

The medieval bridge of Dronero, built in 1428, has three spans of arches with different light and is not straight but slightly curved. It is said that it was erected by the Devil following a pact with some citizens.

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April 14, 2022

The name is linked, like many other medieval bridges, to the figure of the Devil of whom a legend is handed down. In fact, it is said that after several unsuccessful attempts, the inhabitants of Dronero asked the Devil for help to build a bridge capable of resisting the force of the river Maira.

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Location: Dronero, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy

Devil's Bridge of Dronero

1. Lemma Village – Devil's Bridge of Dronero loop from Cuneo Gesso

2. Ponte del Diavolo of Dronero – Devil's Bridge of Dronero loop from Costigliole Saluzzo

3. Devil's Bridge of Dronero – Ponte del Diavolo of Dronero loop from Cuneo Gesso

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