Birrone Pass – Sampeyre Pass loop from San Damiano Macra

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Birrone Pass – Sampeyre Pass loop from San Damiano Macra

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Birrone Pass – Sampeyre Pass loop from San Damiano Macra

06:27

64.5km

2,100m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.98 km for 846 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.80 km

Borgata Chesta

Highlight • Settlement

Superb alpine village built and completely renovated in stone, with characteristic slate roofs

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12.4 km

Birrone Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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17.8 km

Colle Rusciera

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The hill is located at 2052 m., and divides Val Varaita from Val Maira, beautiful view!

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20.2 km

Colle Rastcias

Mountain Pass

24.0 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight • Trail

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

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26.7 km

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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26.8 km

Statue of the Virgin Mary at Colle di Sampeyre

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful hill, also reachable by the cannon road

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30.7 km

Colle della Cavallina

Mountain Pass

36.0 km

Elva

Highlight • Settlement

Elva is a small mountain village that rises at 1637 meters above sea level and includes 30 hamlets and hamlets.

The panoramic square not only offers a splendid view of the valleys, but also hosts the parish church frescoed at the end of the fifteenth century by the Flemish painter Hans Clemer. Furthermore, if you pass by here, the Pels Museum is worth a stop, which keeps alive the memory of the ancient hair collectors. To recharge your batteries, you can taste tasty typical products, such as the traditional Elva toma.

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