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Valmala Pass – Birrone Pass loop from Santuario di Valmala

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Italy
Piedmont
Cuneo
Valmala

Valmala Pass – Birrone Pass loop from Santuario di Valmala

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Valmala Pass – Birrone Pass loop from Santuario di Valmala

01:46

25.6km

550m

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: March 29, 2026

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Parking

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1.87 km

Valmala Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Easily accessible thanks to several dirt roads that converge here, together with the easy Chast'lass path that passes through the Sellina bivouac. It is located halfway between the 2 valleys Varaita and Maira

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1.96 km

Santuario di Valmala

Highlight • Religious Site

Famous sanctuary of Valmala, you can get there from different places

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5.55 km

From here you turn and begin the descent, some sections are a bit technical, pay attention to the stones which are slimy if wet

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7.57 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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13.1 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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6

20.6 km

Colle della Ciabra

Highlight • Mountain Pass

La Ciabra panoramic and cycle path, at the foot of Monte Birrone.

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22.2 km

Colle di Balmascura

Mountain Pass

8

25.4 km

Very fresh fountain!

Highlight • Rest Area

9

25.6 km

Sanctuary of Valmala

Highlight • Religious Site

The Sanctuary of Valmala is a much loved destination by the faithful and not. From here starts the path that leads to the summit of Monte San Bernardo.

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25.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

8.67 km

464 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

8.64 km

306 m

182 m

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