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Italy
Piedmont
Cuneo
Castelmagno

Esischie Pass – Bandia Barracks loop from Castelmagno

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Mountain biking trails
Italy
Piedmont
Cuneo
Castelmagno

Esischie Pass – Bandia Barracks loop from Castelmagno

Hard

4.6

(5)

21

riders

Esischie Pass – Bandia Barracks loop from Castelmagno

02:43

29.0km

950m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

6.56 km

Rifugio Fauniera

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Fauniera Refuge is located a short distance from the hill of the same name. This place is perfect for enjoying a plate of gnocchi al castelmagno with a beautiful view of the valley.

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2

7.44 km

Esischie Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Panorama for stunning photos.

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8.42 km

Colle del Vallonetto

Mountain Pass

4

10.8 km

Valcavera Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Really nice route to visit

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5

12.8 km

Our Lady of Bandia

Highlight • Religious Site

beautiful outdoor church dedicated to the Madonna della Bandia, a few hundred meters from the barracks.

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6

13.1 km

Bandia Barracks

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of old military barracks built for the defense of the borders, near the Colle della Bandia.

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7

14.6 km

Colle della Margherita

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Colle Margherina is easily accessible in summer from the Gardetta and Bandia plateaus. It offers a panoramic view of the Stura valley and a magnificent view of Rocca la Meja.

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8

16.2 km

Old Military Road and Fort Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Not the most direct but the most exciting

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9

20.3 km

Colle Fauniera (Fauniera Pass)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Colle Fauniera connects the Stura di Demonte valley through the lateral Vallone dell'Arma with the Grana Valley, both in the province of Cuneo. And it is particularly loved by cyclists …

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29.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

6.89 km

267 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

6.98 km

254 m

229 m

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Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,740 m)

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