カステッラモンテの峠・トップ10

To reach this point on a snowy path, it is best to have snowshoes or, if the snow is compact, crampons (I went up with crampons).

Remarkable views and very nice MTB route, partly challenging

In reality, this place is not so "flat" because, from when the slopes become less steep to when the descent begins, there will not even be a hundred meters ... but the environment is superb, high mountain, and makes up for the road that, especially towards Frassinetto, is not in such good condition. There is nothing, not a bar, not a fountain ... but it is worth stopping and admiring the splendid panorama. Going up from Frassinetto the slope, after the village, becomes discontinuous and challenging, more gradual if you go up from Colleretto Castelnuovo, where the road alternates beautiful hairpin bends in the woods ... however, it is not a gift from this side either!

It's a shame that the sign indicating it has disappeared.

A pass that is located at the intersection of several paths. You can climb to the top of the Mares peak, or reach the chapel-refuge of San Bernardo di Mares, you can descend towards Alpette or reach the Rocche di San Martino

You can enjoy a splendid panorama, up to Monviso.

Detour point, between the Monte Calvo itinerary and descent on singletrack trails towards the valley floor and Ivrea.

A nice climb with perfect asphalt.