Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

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7.14 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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12.6 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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18.0 km

Colle Rusciera

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

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24.3 km

Strada dei Cannoni

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

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33.2 km

Colle della Bicocca

Mountain Pass

39.3 km

Descent on La Strada dei Cannoni from Colle di Sampeyre

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Beautiful road after the maintenance work done last year it is an S0 suitable for everyone

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39.3 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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47.0 km

Strada dei Cannoni

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stunning views and amazing gravel, the climb is quite steep and some sections are more rough but it's definitely worth it

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61.2 km

Colle della Ciabra

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

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62.8 km

Colle di Balmascura

Mountain Pass

65.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

7.88 km

549 m

Surfaces

56.4 km

8.04 km

377 m

364 m

312 m

Elevation

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