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Italy
Piedmont
Novara
Sizzano

Vineyard of the Giant Pencils – Castello di Proh loop from Sizzano

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Mountain biking trails
Italy
Piedmont
Novara
Sizzano

Vineyard of the Giant Pencils – Castello di Proh loop from Sizzano

Moderate

3.7

(3)

7

riders

Vineyard of the Giant Pencils – Castello di Proh loop from Sizzano

02:14

30.5km

130m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.48 km

Briona Castle

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The site of the castle of Briona is first mentioned in 995, while the first written records of the presence of a fortress date from 1140. They are recorded in …

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2

8.17 km

We are on the Novara Hills. This is the name commonly used to identify the hilly area of the province of Novara.
Located north of the capital, in the central …

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3

8.98 km

Vineyard of the Giant Pencils

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We are on the Novara hills. This is the name commonly used to identify the hilly area of the province of Novara.
Located north of the capital, in the central …

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4

10.4 km

Castello di Proh

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Proh was "caput plebs" until 1132, the year in which the transfer to Camodeia, today's Castellazzo Novarese, took place. With a certain probability the relevant territories coincided with the borders …

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5

14.0 km

Oratory of Saint Bernard della Mora

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Splendid Oratory with completely frescoed interior. 15th century paintings Contact the Municipality of Briona for opening

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6

24.3 km

Gravel Path Along the Sesia River

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Dirt road along the Sesia full of endless straights. Smooth surface suitable for gravel bikes. Beautiful view.

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25.4 km

View of the Sesia Riverbed

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Stop at this place to admire the breadth of the river bed.
Imagine that when it is in flood everything fills up: how much power is developed by the river!

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30.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

6.05 km

2.49 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

6.65 km

4.55 km

2.33 km

290 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Saturday 22 August

28°C

16°C

24 %

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