From Dronero to Colle Sampeyre, Valli Varaita & Grana - Ring tour

From Dronero to Colle Sampeyre, Valli Varaita & Grana - Ring tour

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From Dronero to Colle Sampeyre, Valli Varaita & Grana - Ring tour

05:38

96.6km

2,120m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63.6 km for 184 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.1 km

Monument to Marco Pantani on the Colletta di Rossana

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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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54.2 km

Sampeyre Pass

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It is a difficult pass, with an average gradient of 7.6% and a passage of 10.8%. It is classified in the passes out of category by professional cyclists. The fabulous landscapes are there to encourage you!

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63.5 km

View of the Maira Valley from San Martino di Stroppo

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A special place, from which you can observe the entire lower Maira valley and also see the hills of the Langhe. Descending into the Borgata San Martino Superiore is absolutely worth it!

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88.0 km

Berardi Castle

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Castle in Cartignano accessible only in conjunction with particular events

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95.6 km

Devil's Bridge of Dronero

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Like any self-respecting city dating back to the Middle Ages, Dronero also has the Devil's Bridge. Legend has it that the Droneresi asked the Devil for help to build the …

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96.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

93.2 km

2.81 km

413 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.8 km

16.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

19°C

11°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 2, 2024,Piemont 1 - Colle di Sampeyre

This route has the Tour Magazine seal of approval. So it's rideable - in Italy.

A really beautiful mountain ride through tiny, ancient, picturesque mountain villages. Hardly any cars. Views of the summit round off the beautiful overall impression.

I'm happy that I managed to get up to 18% with the old Campa gears and 28 rear sprocket.

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July 20, 2024,Colle di Sampeyre

The first 40-45 km of the tour were almost all covered in the shade with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees. The climb towards Sampeyre practically starts from the car park where I left the car, but from Pessa onwards the slopes begin to become significant, then from Cucchiales Sottano up to San Martino Superiore the climb breaks in two with …

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August 10, 2025,2025.08.10 Wherever It Takes Me. Day 9: Colle di Sampeyre Ride 💛🧡🚵‍♀️🧡💛

I started a bit lazy, but soon fresh air filled my body and mind with new enthusiasm and energy ⚡️⚡️⚡️ To shorten my route, I spontaneously added a climb to Montemale di Cuneo, just 12% gradient... 🤣🤣 Then two very nice Italians allowed me to catch their wheel and we were just flying like crazy up the Val Maira 🚀🚀🚀 …