Chiesa in Valmalenco – Braciascia loop from Sondrio

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Italy

Lombardy

Sondrio

Chiesa in Valmalenco – Braciascia loop from Sondrio

Hard

4.4

(21)

riders

Chiesa in Valmalenco – Braciascia loop from Sondrio

04:57

55.2km

1,620m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 27 m

After 18.9 km for 11 m

After 37.1 km for 11 m

After 54.0 km for 37 m

After 55.2 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.59 km

The switchbacks at Arquino, Rusca Trail

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The climb that seems never ending… a mini Stelvio

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6.76 km

Rusca Trail

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The Sentiero Rusca is a historical itinerary that partially retraces the Strada Cavallera, a commercial route that connected Sondrio with the Muretto Pass. Along the way there are several rest …

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15.6 km

Chiesa in Valmalenco

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Chiesa in Valmalenco is the main winter and summer tourist resort of Valmalenco, located at the point where it forks in two valley furrows. It is known above all for …

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19.8 km

Mallero Stream and Old Stone Bridge

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Unpaved road that can be completely pedaled from Valrüsera to Sabbionaccio.
I would recommend this road for the landscape and the many waterfalls along the Mallero stream.

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22.7 km

Sabbionaccio–Chiareggio Cycle Path

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A dirt cycle path suitable for all types of mountain and gravel bikes

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26.6 km

Mallero Stream

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The Mallero is a stream in the province of Sondrio, in Lombardy, which forms the Valmalenco and flows into the Adda river. It arises from the glaciers of Monte Disgrazia …

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31.7 km

Braciascia

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Tight stretch for MTBs but pedalable

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34.4 km

San Giuseppe Village

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San Giuseppe is a fraction of the municipality of Chiesa in Valmalenco, in the province of Sondrio. Here stands a suggestive little church dedicated to San Giuseppe, which offers a …

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55.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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