Historic center of Piasco – Busca loop from Costigliole Saluzzo

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Historic center of Piasco – Busca loop from Costigliole Saluzzo

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Historic center of Piasco – Busca loop from Costigliole Saluzzo

03:22

54.1km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.6 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.59 km

Historic center of Piasco

Highlight • Historical Site

Piasco, located on the left of the Varaita stream, has ancient origins. It was a Roman customs station and then passed from the Lords of Venasca to the Marquises of …

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5.68 km

Chapel of Sant'Antonio, Piasco

Highlight • Religious Site

Chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony, in Piasco.
Dependent on the nearby (and modern) church of Saint Anthony, the chapel dates back to the 16th century but has been remodeled several …

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17.6 km

Palazzo degli Orselli

Castle

25.2 km

Church of Maria Vergine Assunta (Venasca)

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church of Venasca, part of the diocese of Saluzzo, was consecrated in 1788. It has a purple pink facade and there is also a bell tower. Inside there are some important paintings.

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33.5 km

Monument to Marco Pantani on the Colletta di Rossana

Highlight • Monument

Placed in May 2016 to greet the passage of the Giro d'Italia and pay homage to the "Pirate" Pantani, this plaque is an initiative promoted by the municipality of Busca …

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39.6 km

Busca

Highlight • Settlement

Busca is a town at the foot of the morainic hills between the Maira and Varaita valleys. Precisely because of its position, it boasts a mild climate that has been …

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40.6 km

Aqueduct bridge

Highlight • Bridge

it is a very narrow, very beautiful and panoramic pedestrian bridge

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49.3 km

Bridge over the Varaita stream in Rossana

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the Varaita stream (or "la Varaita" as it is locally called) on the road between Piasco and Rossana. You can enjoy an excellent view of the Varaita valley …

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51.9 km

Kauss Brewery

Highlight • Pub

Agricultural brewery with production and sale of beer. The shop is also open on Saturday afternoon, the fridge is always stocked and is on the road to Val Varaita, the …

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