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one of the many hills in the area

Handsome

Colle Fauniera starting from the Maira Valley. Challenging route on asphalt. Approximately 1800 meters starting from Acceglio. Beautiful ride.

Val Maira, wild and magnificent!

The pedancola on the Maira is a suspended bridge between emotion and nature. 70 meters long and just 75 cm wide, the pedancola on the Maira river is a suggestive passage that connects the Monastero di Dronero hamlet to Morra del Villar, offering spectacular views. Also accessible by bike, it is ideal for an adventure between nature and adrenaline!

The pedancola on the Maira is a suspended bridge between emotion and nature. 70 meters long and just 75 cm wide, the pedancola on the Maira river is a suggestive passage that connects the Monastero di Dronero hamlet to Morra del Villar, offering spectacular views. Also accessible by bike, it is ideal for an adventure between nature and adrenaline!

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.

Casa BART is a bike hotel ideal for lovers of outdoor holidays. Villar San Costanzo, where it is located, is a strategic starting point for exploring the surrounding area by bike, the Maira, Varaita and Grana valleys, and for riding the Eurovelo 8. The area offers routes suitable for different disciplines, from gravel to road cycling and mountain biking, with options ranging from simple excursions to challenging multi-day tours. The owners, Luca and Augusta, cycling enthusiasts, offer their guests numerous specialized services, including a bike room, workshop, bike rental, washing area, laundry, gym, massages and the possibility of requesting snacks and dinners. At Casa BART you can truly breathe the love for two wheels. If Augusta expresses her creativity in the kitchen, Luca is an excellent Bike Manager, who can provide simple advice to the search and sharing of tracks that lead as much as possible to pedaling on secondary roads, away from heavy traffic, up to the actual accompaniment, being a Cycling and Hiking Guide of the Piedmont Region. In the surrounding area you can discover the blossoming of peach and apple trees in the Saluzzo area, the ancient villages of Roccabruna, the climbs of the Giro d'Italia and the paths of Monte Pagliano. Casa BART is also a stop on the Percorsi Occitani, a circular trek in the Maira Valley.