Malaspina-Doria Castle – Passo Zovallo loop from Santo Stefano d'Aveto

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Malaspina-Doria Castle – Passo Zovallo loop from Santo Stefano d'Aveto

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Malaspina-Doria Castle – Passo Zovallo loop from Santo Stefano d'Aveto

02:35

32.2km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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55 m

Malaspina-Doria Castle

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The Malaspina-Doria castle is probably the most beautiful castle in the Aveto valley. Located in Piazza del Popolo in the center of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, it belonged to the Malaspina family and Admiral Andrea Doria.

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3.48 km

Passo di Monte di Mezzo

Mountain Pass

10.9 km

Passo del Crociglia

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Climbing from Selva (a hamlet of Ferriere), keep right and continue towards the GAEP "Vincenzo Stoto" refuge (closed on September 14th) and shortly after you reach the Crociglia Pass. The …

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11.0 km

Ciapa Liscia from Passo Crociglia

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18.9 km

Passo Zovallo

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The pass is located under the mountain of the same name, near which there is a spacious parking lot. The climb is anything but challenging if you come from Passo del Chiodo, harder if you come from Ferriere.

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25.0 km

Tomarlo Pass

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Tomarlo is a real crossroads. In fact, near the summit there are four roads coming from Ferriere (north side), Ponteceno (east side), Santo Stefano d'Aveto (west side) and Passo del …

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31.0 km

View of Santo Stefano d'Aveto

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seen panoramic, shortly after the town climbing towards the Tomarlo

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32.0 km

View of Santo Stefano d'Aveto and the Castle

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Point from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of a country that blooms again in summer. The Apennine peaks, including Monte Crociglia, stand out in the background.

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32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

13.7 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

31.7 km