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one of the many hills in the area

The parish church of Paschero, a hamlet of the municipality of Stroppo, is dedicated to San Giovanni Battista. It is located in the main square, in front of the Town Hall and the municipal wing, and its façade is characterized by the greater height of the central nave, to which the two lower lateral ones lean. The church can be reached by going up the municipal road from the hamlet of Bassura.

a beautiful fountain, ideal for refilling water bottles for the climb up the hill

These areas are wonderful, it's a shame about the roads which are in really bad condition.

Alternative climb to the classic one from Dronero

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.

The Devil's Bridge in 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.

The Sanctuary of Sant'Anna di Roccabruna is closely linked to the partisan history of the Maira Valley. During the Resistance, the village of Sant'Anna was a constant garrison for the 104th Garibaldi Brigade, thanks to its strategic position that offered a panoramic view of the Dronero plain. Today, the sanctuary is the starting point for numerous paths that allow you to retrace the local history and the events of the partisan struggle.