피에몬테‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 협곡

Memorial to cyclist Marco Pantani. PS The pass summit is also accessible with a 2-speed road bike.

Very nice climb surrounded by greenery.

Very enjoyable

The Orrido di Sant'Anna is a deep gorge carved out by the Cannobino torrent, not far from Cannobio. With its sheer rock walls and crystal-clear waters, it is an ideal destination on hot summer days, when many visitors stop to swim or explore the scenic paths that run alongside it. Nearby is a small church dedicated to Sant'Anna, dating back to the 17th century.

I have done this stretch uphill and downhill... and the perspective is completely different. The first time I crossed it was on my way up to Fauniera from Demonte. I remember it with great emotion. Going up to Fauniera after having climbed Colle della Lombarda in Italy was very hard. Also the weather was not on my side because during the whole climb it was unbearably hot and just as I reached the top a thunderstorm and very strong hail started. I crossed this stretch of rocks in thick fog but knowing that I was going through a corridor of rocks. I remember being amazed and very excited because I was about to reach the top of Fauniera. The second time I crossed it was downhill on a splendid summer day with blue sky and heat. The views of the road through the rocks are impressive. Now it is only up to you to visit it for the first time... or again. I want to go back... and I hope to do it by bike.

Great climb with never bad gradients.

Beautiful valley, offers very beautiful views.

Very suggestive place, you can also get there with a MTB taking into account a bit of portage on the last stretch.