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© C.C.I.A.A. CUNEO / AMMINISTRAZIONE PROVINCIALE CUNEO Controllato ai sensi della Legge 2.2.1960 n.68. Nulla-osta alla diffusione n. 399 in data 10.11.1995 downhill trACks / bike pArks roAd routes 3. COL DE LA LOMBARDE 5. COLLE FAUNIERA 7. - COL AGNEL Difficulty: high Difficulty: high Difficulty: high Note: opening hours and operating ski lifts may be subject to change. It is advisable to contact 1. ALTA TANARIA Bike type: road bike Bike type: road bike Bike type: road bike the operators for confirmation. For further information visit www.cuneoholiday.com/en/ Difficulty: high Route type: linear Route type: linear Route type: linear outdoor-activities/mtb-and-cycling-holidays/bike-park-e-downhill/ Bike type: road bike Length (km): 24.3 Length (km): 76.3 Length (km): 39 1. BIKE PARK MONTE MORO – Route type: linear Max altitude (m): 2,351 Max altitude (m): 2,486 Max altitude (m): 2,744 Length (km): 35 Min altitude (m): 908 Min altitude (m): 584 Min altitude (m): 965 Opening times: from May to July and from September to October on weekends only; every day in August Max altitude (m): 1,324 Starting point: Pratolungo () Starting point: town center Starting point: Sampeyre, at the Recommended for: beginner to expert mountain bikers. Free admission to the Kid-park Min altitude (m): 584 Point of arrival: Col de la Lombarde Point of arrival: , Piazza intersection of Via Elva and Via Cavour for children Starting point: Main towns along the route: Vinadio Renzo Spada Point of arrival: Col Agnel Open ski lifts: 2 chairlifts, one of which is used for easy slopes Point of arrival: Upega Description: the itinerary starts in the district of Pratolungo di Vinadio ad gets to Col de Main towns along the route: Caraglio, , , , Main towns along the route: Sampeyre, , Contacts: Frabosa Soprana, salita Seggiovia. Tel. +39.393.1905442 Limone Bike Resort Main towns along the route: Garessio, la Lombarde, situated at 2,351 m above sea level. Challenging but interesting, the itinerary , Demonte Description: starting in the center of Sampeyre, the itinerary pass by the municipalities FB: www.facebook.com/montemorobikepark Description: this itinerary is the final stretch of the Grantanarando randonnée. The track is completely surrounded by nature, among the woods of the high mountains of Valle Description: this itinerary is quite long and difficult. Starting from the center of Caraglio, of Casteldelfino and Pontechianale to end in Col Agnel (2,744), which separates France from Garessio to Upega passes by Ormea, Ponte di Nava, Quarzina and Viozene offering . Almost all of the (few) buildings you will find along the way are abandoned. The this route passes by the municipalities of Valgrana, Monterosso Grana, Pradleves and and Italy. If you continue along the French side, you get to Molines-en-Queyras, whereas 2. ARTESINA BIKE PARK – 6. LIMONE BIKE RESORT – Limone amazing landscapes. view you get from the hill is breathtaking. When the sky is clear, you can even see the Castelmagno and crosses the hills of Colle di Esischie (2,370 m), Colle del Vallonetto (2,447 on the Italian side you can take a track leading to the Rifugio degli (literally “the Opening times: July and August Opening times: from late June, Bottero cable car and Cabanaria chairlift are open on Main point of cultural interest: Sanctuary of Valsorda /Garessio. sea. m), Colle Fauniera (2,418 m), Colle dei Morti (2,515 m) and Colle di Valcavera (2,416 m). lodge of the Alpini”, the mountain troops of the Italian army). Recommended for: beginner and intermediate users weekends. From late July to the first week of September the ski lifts are open every day Main point of cultural interest: Sanctuary of Sant’Anna di Vinadio. After that, it goes down to the center of Demonte, in Valle Stura. It is a very complex Open ski lifts: Colletto two-seater chairlift Recommended for: children to adults itinerary, but also an area of natural and landscape interest. Contacts: Frabosa Sottana, via Artesina, 18 - Tel. +39.0174.242000 Open ski lifts: eight-seater cable car, four-seater detachable grip chairlift Main point of cultural interest: Sanctuary of St. Magnus (Castelmagno). www.artesina.it - [email protected] – FB: www.facebook.com/artesina2016/ Contacts: Tourist Office - via Roma, 30 - Limone - Tel. +39.0171.925281 L.I.F.T. S.p.A. - via Roma, 38 - Limone - Tel. +39.0171.926254 - Toll-free number 800.985153 3. BIKE PARK – Frabosa Sottana www.riservabianca.it - www.limoneturismo.it l Max altitude: 1,324 m l Max altitude: 2,351 m l Max altitude: 2,486 m l Max altitude: 2,744 m [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected] l Min altitude: 584 m l Min altitude: 908 m l Min altitude: 584 m l Min altitude: 965 m Opening times: from late June to late August FB: www.facebook.com/limone.riservabianca Recommended for: users at all levels, from amateurs to downhill enthusiasts (perfect for novices, also children and youths) Open ski lifts: “Conca” four-seater chairlift and two-seater Rosso chairlift (for pedestrian 7. BIKE PARK TAJARÈ – and hiking use), open in August Opening times: all year round, only without snow Contacts: Frabosa Sottana - Prato Nevoso - Conca, Via Corona Boreale, 1 Open ski lifts: there are no ski lifts in this area Tel. +39.0174.334151 - www.pratonevoso.com/bikepark - [email protected] Recommended for: MTB (XC-Enduro-Allmountain) FB: www.facebook.com/BikeparkPratoNevoso Contacts: Gaiola - Via XX Settembre, 2 - Tel. +39. 339.7982768 www.tajare.it - [email protected] - [email protected] 2. FRABOSA SOTTANA 4. 6. COLLE SAMPEYRE 8. - PIAN DEL RE 4. BIKE PARK MONTE ALPET – FB: www.facebook.com/Bike-Park-Tajare PRATO NEVOSO Difficulty: high Difficulty: high Difficulty: high Opening times: in June, July, September and October on weekends only, every day in August 8. BIKE RESORT – Villar San Costanzo Difficulty: high Bike type: road bike Bike type: road bike Bike type: road bike Recommended for: users at all levels Opening times: all year round, only without snow Bike type: road bike Route type: linear Route type: linear Route type: linear Open ski lifts: two-seater chairlift Recommended for: (Downhill-Xc-Enduro-Allmountain) Route type: linear Length (km): 46.2 Length (km): 23.2 Length (km): 26.9 Contacts: Roburent, Frazione Cardini, 34 - Tel. +39.0174.227560 Open ski lifts: there are no ski lifts here; a shuttle bus is available upon reservation Length (km): 15.7 Max altitude (m): 1,996 Max altitude (m): 2,280 Max altitude (m): 2,021 Contacts: Villar S. Costanzo Town hall - Tel. +39.0171.902087 www.montealpetbikevillage.com - [email protected] Max altitude (m): 1,622 Min altitude (m): 843 Min altitude (m): 960 Min altitude (m): 619 Extreme Adventure Team association - Tel. +39.340.7603459 FB: www.facebook.com/montealpetbikevillage/ Starting point: Vinadio, at the Starting point: Sampeyre, at the Starting point: Paesana, Piazza www.extremeadventuresteam.com - [email protected] Min altitude (m): 662 intersection of Via Goletta and the intersection of Via Elva and Via Cavour Vittorio Veneto 5. BIKE PARK VIOLA SAN GRÉE Starting point: Frabosa Sottana, at the intersection of the SP37 and the SP237 SP337 Point of arrival: Colle Sampeyre Point of arrival: Pian del Re () Opening times: on weekends and holidays from March to November (weather permitting) 9. BIKE PARK – Rossana Point of arrival: Prato Nevoso, at the intersection of Via Galassia and the road to Frabosa Point of arrival: Maddalena Pass Main towns along the route: Sampeyre Main towns along the route: Paesana, , Crissolo Recommended for: beginner to expert mountain bikers Opening times: every day from March to November Soprana Main towns along the route: Vinadio, , , Description: The itinerary goes up the Northern side standing above the town of Description: the itinerary covers the valley of Po upstream from Paesana and it is very Open ski lifts: 1 chairlift Recommended for: users of all ages (children aged 6 or more) Description: this itinerary heads uphill across Valle Stura, beyond Vinadio, all the way to Sampeyre, all the way to the hill of the same name. The main feature of this itinerary is beautiful, especially along the stretch connecting the small town of Crissolo to Pian del Contacts: Viola, Loc. Viola St. Grée, Piazzale Impianti - Tel. +39.335.1014807 Open ski lifts: there are no ski lifts available for this Bike Park Main towns along the route: Frabosa Sottana the border between Italy and France. In the first part, up to Pontebernardo, the route its smooth slope, approximately 8-9% along the whole road. From the top of the hill, the Re, where the Po river begins and the route ends. There you have a splendid view of www.st.gree.net - [email protected] Contacts: Rossana - Regione Bianciotto - Tel. +39.0175.270058 - [email protected] Description: albeit not too long, this itinerary has a considerable difference in height and it is therefore challenging. Starting from the municipality of Frabosa Sottana, it arrives follows the beautiful, old military road. After that, it takes the trunk road 21, which view is amazing, especially the one of Mount Viso which is really close by. Mount Viso, the highest peak of the , with its 3,841 m. Among the main points at the district of Prato Nevoso passing through an area where woodlands and ski slopes continues after the national border. In addition to the beautiful landscape, we recommend of interest you will find the caves of Rio Martino, near Crissolo, and the so called Buco th come in succession. This area is characterized by a peculiar architectural style, a visiting the Forte Albertino (an old fort in Vinadio), one of the best in the Alps, and the di Viso (“the Hole of Viso”), a gallery created in the 15 century to facilitate the carriage consequence of the quick urbanization which took place in the 1960s. ecomuseum of pastoralism in Pontebernardo, interesting to rediscover culture and of goods across the Alps. traditions of this region. Main points of naturalistic interest: Monviso Natural Park, Caves of Rio Martino Main points of cultural and naturalistic interest: Forte Albertino (Vinadio), the Ecomuseum (Crissolo), Buco di Viso. of Pastoralism (Pietraporzio – fr. Pontebernardo) l Max altitude: 1,622 m l Min altitude: 662 m l Max altitude: 2,280 m l Max altitude: 2,021 m l Min altitude: 960 m l Min altitude: 619 m l Max altitude: 1,996 m l Min altitude: 843 m

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BENEBIKE DI ORMEA Difficulty: medium l Max altitude: 491 m Difficulty: medium Difficulty: high l Min altitude: 304 m ROUTE V63 (AND OTHER OPTIONS) (THE BALCONY OF ORMEA) Bike type: MTB Bike type: MTB Bike type: MTB Difficulty: easy Difficulty: high Route type: linear Route type: linear, with a circular track Route type: circular Bike type: road bike Bike type: MTB Length (km): 34.8 Length (km): 51.4 Length (km): 35 Route type: linear Route type: linear Max altitude (m): 2,218 Max altitude (m): 2,528 Max altitude (m): 400 Length (km): 45 Length (km): 40.5 Min altitude (m): 1,853 Min altitude (m): 945 Min altitude (m): 320 Starting point: Chanaz (F) Max altitude (m): 1,455 Starting point: Colle di Tenda Starting point: district of Ponte Marmora, at the intersection of the SP422 and the SP113 Starting point: Point of arrival: Les Marches (F) Min altitude (m): 671 Point of arrival: Upega Point of arrival: Colle Fauniera (Demonte) Point of arrival: Bene Vagienna Description: V63 is a long, cycle tourist itinerary which leaves the ViaRhôna route in Starting point: intersection of the SP154 and the road to the district of Pornassino (Ormea) Main towns along the route: , Tenda (F), Main towns along the route: Marmora, , Sambuco, Demonte, Castelmagno Main towns along the route: Bene Vagienna, Lequio Chanaz, where you can get to Aix-les-Bains by boat or by train (from Culoz train station). 3. PARCO FLUVIALE Point of arrival: intersection of the SS28 and the road to Eca Santa Libera Description: this suggestive itinerary mainly follows the ancient Salt Route Limone – Description: certainly one of the most interesting itineraries of this province, it covers the Description: This itinerary includes single tracks and it is perfect for nature lovers, who Through the lake track, then, you will flank Lake Bourget, the recreation area in Les Main towns along the route: Ormea Monesi. Starting from Colle di Tenda, the road goes up to the majestic Forte Centrale old military roads at the high altitudes of the upland of Gardetta. The itinerary is accessible will find many animal species along the way. In autumn, you will also see truffle hunters GESSO-STURA Mottets and Le Bourget-du-Lac. From here, you can get to the Lac des Marches lake Description: the Balcony of Ormea is a 40 km-long itinerary on left side of the valley of (literally “Central Fort”), which was used to protect the hill. Here, the Salt Route starts, from three valleys (Stura, Grana and ). In this version, it starts from the district of searching for truffles. You will go through an uncontaminated woodland, fords and (THE GESSO-STURA RIVER and the Isère river passing by Chambéry. vineyards overlooking Bene Vagienna, the majestic Mount Viso and the Langhe. The Ormea, standing at an average height of 1,200 m. The track consists of a series of gentle heading to the Rifugio Don Barbera lodge. After that, passing through the splendid hairpin Ponte Marmora, along the Vallone (“wide valley”) of Preit. The last, circular stretch of the PARK) Main points of cultural and naturalistic interest: along this itinerary you get the chance ups and downs to be covered in mountain bike. This route begins in Eca (850 m) and turn of Colle di Boaria, you get to the Bosco delle Navette woodland and the village itinerary follows a series of hills famous for the stages of the Giro d’Italia – a bicycle race itinerary is recommended for those who really want to enjoy themselves on MTBs but to visit the great variety of the Savoyard landscapes enclosed between the mountains ends in Viozene, moving westwards, and there are several rest areas along the way. of Upega. – which passed through these places several times: Colle di Valcavera, Colle dei Morti also for families, since the most difficult stretches are well signposted and they are Difficulty: easy and the lake. To name a few: the vineyards of Chautagne, Lake Bourget with its beaches, accessible also on foot. The highest point of the route is by the church of San Giovanni Battista alla Colma (1,500 Main point of cultural interest: the Military Forts of Colle di Tenda. (“the Hill of the Dead”), Colle d’Esischie and Colle del Mulo (“the Hill of the Mule”). Bike type: road bike, cycle touring bike the Bauges and the Chartreuse Mountains, the famous slopes of Combe de Savoie. m). Main points of cultural and naturalistic interest: Bene Vagienna waterfalls, Roman Route type: circular excavations of Augusta Bagiennorum, Zona Paradiso (Bene Vagienna). Length (km): 34 BIKE PARK LA FÉCLAZ l Max altitude: 1,455 m l Max altitude: 2,218 m l Max altitude: 2,528 m The bike park offers MTB and pump tracks as well as downhill tracks provided with ski l Min altitude: 671 m l Min altitude: 1,853 m l Min altitude: 945 m Max altitude (m): 737 Min altitude (m): 502 lifts. l Max altitude: 400 m Starting point: Cuneo, Piazza Ex Foro Boario Contacts: Centre station - 73230 La Féclaz - Tel. +33.(0)4 79 25 80 49 www.savoiegrandrevard.com/bike-park-a-svaoie-grand-revard.html l Min altitude: 320 m Point of arrival: Cuneo, Piazza Ex Foro Boario Main towns along the route: Cuneo, , , , Description: a beautiful circular track, suitable for families, it starts from Cuneo and reaches the village of Borgo San Dalmazzo clockwise. After that, this route goes through 2. LANDANDÉ 4. IL VALASCO 6. LA VIA DEI CANNONI the low valley of Stura heading to Roccasparvera. From here you go back to Cuneo Difficulty: high Difficulty: high (THE ROAD OF CANNONS) passing by the small villages of Vignolo and Santa Croce. Then you move down to the river basin and, through the little Vassallo bridge (named after its creator), you get back Bike type: MTB Bike type: MTB Difficulty: high to your starting point. Route type: circular tracks linked to Route type: linear Bike type: MTB For further similar itineraries visit: www.parcofluvialegessostura.it each other Length (km): 10.4 Route type: linear, with some Main points of cultural and naturalistic interest: historic center of Cuneo, Church of San Length (km): 44.6 Max altitude (m): 2,270 secondary tracks Dalmazzo and Sanctuary of Monserrato (Borgo San Dalmazzo). Max altitude (m): 602 Min altitude (m): 1,387 Length (km): 74.2 2. DA MOROZZO A CLAVESANA Min altitude (m): 318 Difficulty: easy Starting point: Terme di Max altitude (m): 2,332 l Max altitude: 737 m Starting point: Sanctuary of Point of arrival: Lago Inferiore di Min altitude (m): 545 Bike type: road bike l Min altitude: 502 m Point of arrival: Sanctuary of Vicoforte Valscura Starting point: Rossana, at the intersection of the SP46 (county road to Busca) and the Route type: linear Main towns along the route: Vicoforte Mondovì, , , San Michele Main towns along the route: Valdieri SP240 Length (km): 31.43 Mondovì Description: the itinerary is situated at the heart of the Natural Park of the Point of arrival: Colle Sampeyre Max altitude (m): 491 Description: the itinerary consists of a series of circular tracks enclosed between the and it starts at the thermal baths of Valdieri. The route follows a dirt road and gets to the Main towns along the route: Rossana, Busca, Valmala, , Melle, , Min altitude (m): 304 municipalities of Vicoforte, Mondoví, Briaglia, Niella Tanaro and San Michele di Rifugio Valasco lodge, which was used by the kings of Italy as a hunting lodge and San Damiano , Sampeyre, Macra, , Elva Starting point: Morozzo Mondoví. Along the way there are several hotels, local producers, points of cultural summer residence. It was built on a wide alluvial plain in the middle of a mountain peat Description: a classic itinerary for MTB along the watershed between the valleys of Point of arrival: Clavesana interest and amazing landscapes. The route is accessible on foot, with mountain bikes, bog, inside an area rich in water and lakes. The road is accessible with mountain bikes Maira and . It goes up from Rossana to Colle della Bicocca, over 2,000 m high. on horseback and with snowshoes all year round. It is rich in natural and cultural and goes toward the Piano Superiore del Valasco, where it slightly turns right and Main towns along the route: Morozzo, Magliano Other options to get to the valley floors are the uphill road from , Alpi, Carrù, , , Clavesana resources, with its Chapels, the Sanctuary of Vicoforte, the Napoleonic route, the reaches Lago Inferiore (literally the “Lower lake”) di Valscura. It is a challenging itinerary through the wide valley of Pagliero, and the long uphill road connecting the municipality Description: this itinerary mainly covers flat, minor dolmens and menhirs of Briaglia, the church of St. Theobald in Niella Tanaro as well as with no flat roads. of Valmala to the sanctuary of the same name. the breathtaking view in every season. roads and starts from Morozzo, home to the fine Main points of cultural and naturalistic interest: Natural Park of the Maritime Alps, the Main point of cultural interest: Sanctuary of Madonna della Misericordia (Valmala), Main point of cultural interest: Sanctuary of Vicoforte. Terme Reali (thermal baths) of Valdieri, Valderia Botanical Garden. capon. We recommend the Oasi di Crava Morozzo Church of St. Martin (Stroppo), Church of Santa Maria Assunta (Elva). nature reserve, the Casa della Piemontese museum l Max altitude: 2,270 m l Max altitude: 2,332 m in Carrù (which pays tribute to the local, excellent beef), the artisan breweries of Piozzo l Min altitude: 1,387 m l Min altitude: 545 m and the producers of (a local wine) in Clavesana. The colorful “big benches” of Carrù, Piozzo, Farigliano and Clavesana are the perfect stopping points where you can enjoy the amazing views of the hills and the Alps. Main points of cultural and naturalistic interest: Oasi di Crava-Morozzo (Morozzo), Casa l Max altitude: 602 m della Piemontese (Carrù), Cantina Sociale del Dolcetto (Clavesana), Panchine Giganti a l Min altitude: 318 m Carrù, Piozzo, Farigliano, Clavesana.