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Birrone Pass – Sanctuary of Valmala loop from Santuario di Valmala

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Birrone Pass – Sanctuary of Valmala loop from Santuario di Valmala

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Birrone Pass – Sanctuary of Valmala loop from Santuario di Valmala

06:37

65.7km

1,570m

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: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.14 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight • Trail

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

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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18.0 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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20.5 km

Colle Rastcias

Mountain Pass

24.3 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight • Trail

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

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27.0 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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33.3 km

Caserma Vallo Alpino (ruderi)

Ruins

47.2 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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61.4 km

Colle della Ciabra

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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63.0 km

Colle di Balmascura

Mountain Pass

65.6 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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65.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.3 km

7.88 km

517 m

Surfaces

56.5 km

8.04 km

447 m

382 m

341 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

30°C

20°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2025,Strada dei cannoni.

Beautiful road, very well fixed. I recommend everyone to try it before the passage of motorcycles and off-road vehicles damage it. 👍👍

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August 26, 2025,Colle Sampeyre da Valmala A/R

The regulation for the Colle di Ciabra to Colle Sampeyre section is dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists on
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday.
For motor vehicles, Tuesday and Thursday.
I attach a photo.

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September 20, 2025,Strada dei cannoni con partenza dal Santuario di Valmala ⛪️

The Cannon Road is an ancient military road that runs along the watershed between the Maira and Varaita Valleys in the province of Cuneo, offering exceptional views of the Maritime Alps and Monviso.
Recently and beautifully restored, the Cannon Road connects the Colletta di Rossana to the Colle della Bicocca in Elva, with the Sanctuary of Valmala as a possible …

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August 18, 2023,Da Melle al Colle di Sampeyre, La via dei Cannoni, Valmala, Melle.

Unfortunately, the lack of signal prevented the recording of the first part of the route.

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Birrone Pass – Sanctuary of Valmala loop from Santuario di Valmala

Strada dei Cannoni

Birrone Pass

Colle Rusciera

Strada dei Cannoni

Statue of the Virgin Mary at Colle di Sampeyre

Strada dei Cannoni

Colle della Ciabra

Sanctuary of Valmala

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