Devil's Bridge of Dronero – Birrone Pass loop from Archero

Devil's Bridge of Dronero – Birrone Pass loop from Archero

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Devil's Bridge of Dronero – Birrone Pass loop from Archero

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79.9km

2,110m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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948 m

Devil's Bridge of Dronero

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Like any self-respecting city dating back to the Middle Ages, Dronero also has the Devil's Bridge. Legend has it that the Droneresi asked the Devil for help to build the …

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9.28 km

Colle della Liretta

Mountain Pass

12.4 km

Pian Pietro Plateau

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BELL ALTIPIANO REACHABLE BY CAR AND ALSO BY CAMPER DO THERE ARE DIFFERENT WALKING OPPORTUNITIES

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17.6 km

Colle di Ciabra

Mountain Pass

19.7 km

Strada dei Cannoni

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The Strada dei Cannoni is an iconic military road, built in the 18th century on the watershed between the Maira Valley and the Varaita Valley. The intent was to facilitate …

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25.2 km

Birrone Pass

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A nice break on the long climb of Strada dei Cannoni. Nice views to the southern valley and to the eastern mountain, and also to the western side.

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32.0 km

A high track in a stunning setting, the cannonball run of gravel riding. Bring your fat tyres (it's been re-surfaced in places since the original TNR events though so it's not quite the pinball experience that it once was).

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36.9 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight • Trail

Recently refurbished, definitely to be repeated!!! Fill with water because you will find little.

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39.6 km

Sampeyre Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It is a difficult pass, with an average gradient of 7.6% and a passage of 10.8%. It is classified in the passes out of category by professional cyclists. The fabulous landscapes are there to encourage you!

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39.7 km

Statue of the Virgin Mary at Colle di Sampeyre

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Beautiful hill, also reachable by the cannon road

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79.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

28.8 km

1.55 km

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

28.4 km

5.21 km

240 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,310 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

19°C

11°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 8, 2025,Colle Birrone, strada dei Cannoni, Colle Sampeyere

On the penultimate day, I can't help but take a local classic, the "Road of the Cannons." The dirt road, which begins in Colletta di Rossana (Municipality of Busca) and ends in
Colle della Bicocca (Municipality of Elva), extends for about 40 km and is especially suitable for cycling. This ancient road was remodeled in the 1930s, following an earlier …

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