몬테말레 디 쿠네오 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

베르네초에서 발레라로 가는 길에 있는 시골 예배당. 프로나오스가 있는 고전적인 구조로 매우 오래되었지만(12세기 초 첫 기록), 오늘날에는 현대적인 모습을 하고 있습니다. 20세기에 화재로 소실되었으나 현대적인 요구에 맞게 재건되었으며, 매우 오래된 전통을 따르고 있습니다. 그 자체로도 흥미롭지만, 아마도 주변 풍경이 더욱 흥미로울 것입니다. 베르네초에서 발레라, 발그라나로 가는 도로는 매우 경치가 좋은 구간으로, 도로를 즐기기 위해서만이라도 갈 가치가 충분합니다.

I passed by on Friday, September 5, 2025, and the entrance to the castle grounds was closed by a gate. I don't know if it's open to visitors on holidays. However, I bypassed it from the lower part.

Panoramic view of the valley

Alternative climb to the classic one from Dronero

The Church of San Giovanni, founded in 603, originally stood outside the walls of Caraglio. Over the centuries it has undergone numerous interventions, mixing different architectural styles: Romanesque and Gothic on the outside, with a Baroque interior and a facade dating back to the early twentieth century. Inside are preserved the relics of San Dolcido, a Roman soldier donated by the Pope to a noble family of Caraglio.

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.

The climb from Dronero to Montemale di Cuneo is a challenging route that runs along a wide and well-maintained road. The climb, about 3.5 km long, has an average gradient of 8%, with sections reaching 9%. During the climb, you quickly gain altitude over the valley and the surrounding districts, offering spectacular views that, on clear days, cheer the spirit.