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Lorica and Lake Arvo – Monte Botte Donato loop from Sila National Park

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Italy
Calabria
Cosenza
San Giovanni In Fiore

Lorica and Lake Arvo – Monte Botte Donato loop from Sila National Park

Hard

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riders

Lorica and Lake Arvo – Monte Botte Donato loop from Sila National Park

01:46

22.4km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco Nazionale della Sila

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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874 m

Lorica and Lake Arvo

Highlight • Lake

Lorica is one of the most renowned tourist centers of the Sila. You can practice water sports on Lake Arvo and also bike excursions.

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1.21 km

Located in the heart of the Sila Mountains, Baita delle Rondini is an ideal retreat for those seeking peace, nature, and comfort: a two-level mountain cottage nestled among woods and …

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1.31 km

Water!!

Highlight • Rest Area

Drinking fountain in Lorica.
Going down the lakefront you can find public toilets

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11.0 km

Water!

Highlight • Rest Area

fountain of very fresh water near the cable car and the refuge/bar

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11.1 km

Monte Botte Donato

Highlight • Summit

It is the highest peak of the Sila plateau with its 1928 meters above sea level. It is located halfway between Lake Arvo and Lake Cecita. There are ski lifts for the winter season.

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11.4 km

Monte Botte Donato Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Shortly after the summit begins the long descent to Lorica.

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22.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

2.23 km

1.67 km

346 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

2.21 km

423 m

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

14°C

4°C

28 %

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