Gheisa d'la Tana Cave – Old Waldensian School loop from Luserna San Giovanni

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Gheisa d'la Tana Cave – Old Waldensian School loop from Luserna San Giovanni

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Gheisa d'la Tana Cave – Old Waldensian School loop from Luserna San Giovanni

04:13

40.7km

1,420m

Mountain biking

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 17.0 km for 373 m

After 18.8 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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995 m

View of Val Pellice

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Palavas, Bric Bucie and Vandalino

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5.88 km

Start of the Gravel Road to Costabella (Località Costalunga)

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Nice pedaling path in the middle of the woods

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10.1 km

Gheisa d'la Tana Cave

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The Gheisa d’la Tana is a natural cavity located in Val d’Angrogna, a side valley of Val Pellice, particularly known for its history linked to the Waldensian community. The name, …

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12.5 km

Old Waldensian School

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small Waldensian school which remained in business until 1930. If you are lucky you will find some locals who will be happy to open it and be your guide

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19.1 km

Jumarre Hut

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The Jumarre Refuge is located at 1,450 meters above sea level, along the path that from the hamlet of Serre goes up towards Colle della Vaccera. The refuge is an …

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39.2 km

Panoramic Viewpoint

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40.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

19.2 km

973 m

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

12.8 km

6.96 km

2.99 km

512 m

269 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

11°C

6°C

65 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 26, 2025,Tra Valdesi e Monviso – MTB nel Pinerolese

On our third and final day, we're opting for a shorter, less strenuous tour, perfect for a leisurely end. We set out from the town of Torre Pellice, where we're greeted by the beautiful historic center and a network of carefully curated information panels: a detail that complements and enriches the entire experience of the area.

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November 19, 2022,Luserna S.Giovanni, Colle Vaccera, Rifugio SAP

Nice ride, departure and arrival from Luserna San Giovanni, coffee at Colle Vaccera and then excellent lunch at the Sap refuge, descent all in the shade, a cold.......

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June 7, 2025,Vaccera da Torre Pellice

Return on asphalt, due to time constraints. To be redone passing through the paths near Chiot.

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January 20, 2024,La neve è magia! Vaccera - Alpe Criulira - Barmafreida

Last night ten centimeters of powder snow fell, so today the ride was a real dream: a dream of joy, beauty and lots of fun. Even the asphalt road was transformed into a white blanket surrounded by magical landscapes: so I wasn't bored!
Up at Vaccera the light shone on the snow and the view was breathtaking. The climb to …

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October 22, 2022,Tour della Rognosa da Luserna San Giovanni

Ride with beautiful ramps that warm from the start. After the Jumarre refuge, views of remarkable beauty. After Alpe Criulira and up to Chiaulira the descent path becomes a bit more challenging but then becomes a carriage road again
Last stretch on asphalt.

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