ITINERARY 1 ITINERARY 2 through fascinating woods and roundabout, you take the second ITINERARY 3 MONDOVÌ-MONDOVÌ: THE TANARO VALLEY MONDOVÌ-MONDOVÌ: DISCOVERING THE MONREGALESI VALLEYS the impressing rocks called “i exit leading to Vicoforte. Reach BOVES-BOVES: THE VERMENAGNA AND PESIO VALLEYS AND THE LANGA OF CEVA Itinerary features: Denti della Vecchia” (old lady’s the Sanctuary Basilica Regina Itinerary features: Itinerary features: Distance: 72 km teeth). From here, the route Montis Regalis for the visit: it is Distance: 121 km Distance: 138 km Duration: half day continues to Bossea, where you an impressive religious building Duration: half day Duration: one day Suggested season: from June to October can take a break and discover dedicated to the Virgin and built Suggested season: from May to October Suggested season: from May to October Type of roads: Asphalt - country roads - scenic roads the Caves: at an altitude of 836 in 1596 by Carlo Emanuele I Duke Type of roads: Asphalt - country roads - scenic roads Type of roads: Asphalt - country roads - scenic roads m, they are among the most of Savoy. It boasts the world’s This itinerary starts from the At the junction with Artesina - important and beautiful caves largest elliptical dome, whose In Boves, take Corso Bisalta in over the green alpine pastures, ancient district of Piazza , turn left in the in , characterized by their vault is 6042 square metres the direction of Madonna dei and the fun begins for those Maggiore in Mondovì, where direction of Prato Nevoso. After grandiose dimensions. From wide and entirely frescoed with Boschi and turn left into Via equipped with clawed wheels, nineteenth-century operates the funicular which a series of curves and hairpin Bossea, you keep descending scenes of the life of the Virgin. Cerati; from here, in the midst discovering the blockhouses of chapels built to trace already in the nineteenth century turns, you will reach the start along the SP232 (provincial road From Piazza (Square) Carlo of chestnut woods, the road the nineteenth century or the a path of faith and was connecting the lower part of of the ski lifts of Prato Nevoso no.232) going through Corsaglia, Emanuele I you go back to the climbs very steeply and takes Marian devotion the town (Breo) with the higher (1620 m), part of the Mondolè after which a very amusing provincial road and turn right you to Colletto del Moro after to accompany the one (Piazza). Surrounded by Ski ski area, which offers over mixed route begins, which takes taking the scenic road of the 4,8 km from the start and then faithful in the route porticoes and ancient buildings, 120 km of ski runs for the snow you to the village of Monastero chapels that leads to Mondovì descends to the SS20 (trunk visitors to its characteristic historical from Mondovì to the district of Piazza offers many lovers. From here, welcomed by Vasco; where, at the second Piazza. road no. 20) of the Vermenagna centre, where you can find the Museo the Sanctuary, visit opportunities: the Chiesa the imposing and enchanting Valley. From here, go downhill to della Regia Fabbrica di Vetri e Cristalli imposing religious road no. 430), where the of Pamparato, you should make della Missione (Mission Church), mount Mondolè, you follow the the village of Robilante where, (Museum of the Royal Factory of Crystal building dedicated medieval tower stands out, and a stop to purchase the famous containing a masterpiece of the road to the end, in the district after a long straight stretch, you and Glass). The Pesio Valley stands to the Virgin and reach Montezemolo, capital artisan “paste di meliga” baroque art of Andrea Pozzo, the of Malanotte. This is probably follow an enjoyable road with out for the beauty and the extent of its built in 1596 by of honey located at the top of (cornflour biscuits) and taste Museo della Ceramica (Pottery the most fascinating panoramic fast curves. Continuing along the woods as well as for the variety of its Carlo Emanuele I, the hill, which is the meeting buckwheat polenta. From Museum), typical production of point of the , trunk road, you go uphill through flora and fauna protected by the Parco Exit Mondovì in the direction Duke of Savoy, with the world’s point between and Pamparato, passing Roburent the monregalese area, and the where you can enjoy the view of the Vermenagna Valley reaching Naturale del Marguareis (Natural Park of Vicoforte following, from largest elliptical dome. Liguria: you can’t miss a stop and Montaldo Mondovì, Palazzo del Vescovado (Bishop’s the whole alpine area, including Vernante, where you should of Marguareis). Surrounded by the the district of Piazza, Via Santa At the roundabout of Vicoforte, here, since you get there continue in the direction of Palace), ancient seat of the Monte Rosa...you can’t miss a stop to see the murals painted green of the chestnut trees, beeches Croce and the “Strada delle take the first exit, continue along after 4 km of fast and amusing Vicoforte along the SP35 university. In the Belvedere stop here! Then, you go downhill on the houses of the village and and firs inside the Park, the Certosa of Cappelle” (Chapels Road) the SS28 (trunk road no. 28), go mixed route which continues (provincial road no. 35) as far garden, where the impressive again for a couple of kilometres dedicated to Pinocchio: they were Photo Tourist Office of Chiusa Pesio Pesio was founded by Saint Brunone in leading to the Sanctuary through San Michele Mondovì on the SP661 (provincial road as the junction that, turning on medieval tower of the Bressani and turn in the direction of the created basing on the original 1173: today it is an important religious of Vicoforte. These are and continue as far as the no. 661) up to Pedaggera and the left, takes you to the district stands out, you can enjoy a Corsaglia Valley, take the Colle sketches by Attilio Mussino, centre open to visitors. From the parking junction for Mombasiglio: then turns left continuing in of Moline and goes downhill to breathtaking view over the plain del Prel road leading to the the first illustrator of Collodi’s area it is possible to continue on the left turn right and reach, after the direction of Garessio. After the SS28 (trunk road no. 28) near and the monregalese Langa. Corsaglia Valley and arriving book. After some wide curves Via del Sale (Salt Road). and enter the Natural Park of Maguareis about 3 km, the Castle visiting the medieval village the Sanctuary of Vicoforte. To Exit Mondovì in the direction at the discrict of Fontane, after you reach Limone Piemonte, On the way back, you go taking the narrow road leading to the located in the historic and the Sanctuary of Valsorda, go back to Mondovì, continue of Villanova along the SP5 going along a narrow road the most important summer and again along the SS20 (trunk Pian delle Gorre (1044 m). Here, at the village of Mombasiglio, continue in the direction of along SS28 (trunk road no. 28) (provincial road no. 5), go winter tourist destination of the road no. 20) which crosses mountain shelter, it is possible to stop in a scenic area. Here, Pamparato along the SP178 which takes you into the centre through the village of Villanova Maritime : born as a ski resort the entire Varmenagna for a good lunch based on polenta the Napoleonic Army (provincial road no. 178), going of Mondovì in the district of (where you can visit the Grotte at the beginning of the twentieth Valley; at the roundabout and also to stay overnight enjoying stayed in 1796 and today uphill to Colla di Casotto (1381 Breo. Here you can visit the dei Dossi – Dossi caves) and, at century, it offers with the Riserva near Roccavione take the first the stunning view of the Marguareis the Bonaparte Museum is m): from here you go down to church of Saint Pietro and the roundabout, take the second Bianca (White Reserve) over 80 exit into the Via Provinciale massif (2651 m). Take again the housed. Pamparato, passing Valcasotto. Paolo, with its baroque facade, exit into the SP37 (provincial km of Alpine ski runs with cutting- of Boves; after going through provincial road of the Pesio Valley Exit Mombasiglio and take In the woods of Valcasotto you and the “Moro” (automaton road no. 37) in the direction edge facilities. After a few wide Fontanelle, continue along downhill as far as the junction the SP101 (provincial road find the Savoy Royal Castle, that ticks away the hours) and of Frabosa Sottana in the and exciting hairpin bends, you the SP21 (provincial road no. (on the left) to Pradeboni: after a n. 101) as far as Ceva, ride the favourite Savoy summer then take the new funicular Maudagna valley: the road twists reach the French border in the 21) to Boves and then in the pleasant ascent with many bends through the village and, at residence of Carlo Alberto and that leads to Piazza, the highest and turns fast with wide curves proximity of the Tenda road tunnel direction of Peveragno and you go downhill to Peveragno and the roundabout, take the Vittorio Emanuele II. part of the town which features up to Frabosa, continuing then (1871 m). Here, you turn right in Chiusa Pesio, where you take from here you get back to Boves first exit into the SP225 In the lovely mountain village medieval buildings. in the direction of Artesina and the direction of Panice Soprana, the SP42 (provincial road no. 42) after 121 km from the start. (provincial road no. 225): Prato Nevoso, where the road passed which you go uphill of the Pesio Valley to ascend after going through the becomes a very enjoyable mixed through a narrow road with equally to the Certosa di Pesio (Pesio village of San Bernardino, route: here you can also stop narrow hairpin bends leading to Charterhouse), going through continue towards Priero and enjoy a visit to the Grotte the height of 1890 m, after 35,5 the districts of Vigna and San along the SP430 (provincial del Caudano (Caudano Caves). km from the start. Here the biker Bartolomeo through a lively valley itinerary 1 itinerary 2 is welcomed by a stunning view road. Chiusa Pesio welcomes its itinerary 3

ITINERARY 4 stop and take photographs of the ascend to the village of Bagni di ITINERARY 5 In the Valley the Occitan was part of the ancient Castellata, ITINERARY 6 Crissolo and then Via Torino in inside the town hall recalls the CARAGLIO-CARAGLIO: THE GRANA, GESSO AND STURA VALLEYS stunning Alpine lake. Here you Vinadio to enjoy a long and relaxing CUNEO-CUNEO: THE GRANA, MAIRA AND VALLEYS language is spoken, which here an alpine confederation linked to SALUZZO-SALUZZO: THROUGH THE VALLEY the direction of Barge. Ascend the figures of the last marquises Itinerary features: find the stele commemorating the break at the Terme (thermal baths). Itinerary features: preserves the resonance of the the French Dauphiné, allows you to Itinerary features: Colletta di Paesana and then go who lived at the beginning of the Distance: 191 km accomplishments of Fausto Back on the bike, you go downhill Distance: 201 km troubadours, and along the road that visit the mountain village with the Distance: 91 km downhill as far as Barge. sixteenth century, the magnificent Duration: one day Coppi and the bizarre to reach the SS21 (trunk road no. Duration: one day climbs up the valley you can find many same name, with its ancient sundials Duration: half day Exiting Barge, near the district Chiesa della Collegiata represents Suggested season: from June to October bronze cylinder dedicated 21) which leads to Vinadio: here, Suggested season: from June to October Occitan inns, offering accommodation frescoed on religious buildings and Suggested season: from May to October of San Martino, turn right in the the transition from medieval Gothic Type of roads: Asphalt - country roads - scenic roads to Tazio Nuvolari, who turning left, it is possible to travel Type of roads: Asphalt - and board, with menus inspired by houses. Back to , you Type of roads: Asphalt - country roads - scenic roads direction of Envie to reach Revello art to Renaissance and Baroque drove through the along the ancient military road country roads - scenic roads the Occitan tradition. From take the SP 105 (provincial road no. and then continue in the direction art. With a short detour of 9 km From Caraglio take the provincial continue uphill to Colle d’Esischie, route Cuneo-Colle della (paved) that follows the course you take the SP 422 (provincial road 105) again and reach The town of Saluzzo was the 3841 metres above sea level. The of Saluzzo. Revello offers to the you can reach the Cistercian Abbey road that climbs up the Grana then turn left to Colle di Valcavera, Maddalena at 103 km/h on of the river Stura. Arrived at the no. 422), a scenic road ascending the and Chianale, recognised as one of capital of an ancient and powerful Pian del Re is a magnificent lush public some art masterpieces: the of Staffarda, considered one of Valley through the villages of which leads to the Stura Valley dirt roads: this record still junction to Festiona, turn right whole Maira valley; after the junction Italy’s most beautiful villages for its Marquisate and has managed to plain source of the river Po and Cappella (Chapel) Marchionale the most important monuments of Valgrana, Monterosso Grana (here going through the Colle dei Morti remains unbeaten! In the Stura and go up towards the Colle della to , turn left and go along the Alpine architecture, the Romanic preserve its magnificent medieval the Pian della Regina, a little religious architecture in Piedmont. you can make a detour on the or Fauniera; here, at 2481 metres Valley you can get off your bike and Madonna del Colletto (1304 m), winding road leading to Elva, a bridge and the ancient churches. historic centre, overlooked by the further downstream, is equally right to Sancto Lucio and visit the of height, it is worth stopping to stop to taste the “crouzet” (typical connecting the Stura Valley with very narrow but very fascinating The wonders of the outline of Monviso. You can go spectacular. We are, as a matter Ethnographic Museum dedicated to admire the statue dedicated to pasta similar to the “orecchiette”), the Gesso Valley and leading to mixed route. This small village also include culinary specialities up on your bike to the Castiglia, of fact, within the Parco del Po the Provençal traditions), Pradleves Marco Pantani, commemorating the “oula al fourn” (a soup cooked in Valdieri. The route is intense, with retains the ancient church of Santa such as the “ravioles”, long shaped dominating the town, and park Cuneese (Po Park of Cuneo), which up to Castelmagno (1661 the exciting rides of an athlete much a terracotta pot in the oven) and the several uphill and downhill hairpin Maria Assunta, considered a jewel gnocchi with butter and sage, and here to continue on foot along the boasts a very extensive range m), where in the summer Sambuco lamb, farmed in the valley, bends. of gothic painting, with its apsis the delicious “tumin del Mel”, fresh ancient narrow streets. On the way of natural habitats thanks to the season the ancient delicious cooked in the oven. Sheep In Valdieri, you take the SP22 Photo Allione Busca entirely frescoed by the flemish cheese produced in Melle. there, you will find the Torre Civica presence of water. In Crissolo it Sanctuary of San Magno is protagonist of the Ecomuseo (provincial road no. 22) as far as painter Hans Clemer, who worked Ascending the Valley again, you (Civic Tower), the Church of San is worth a visit of the Sanctuary is open to the public. In della pastorizia (sheep-farming the junction where you turn left to in the end of the fifteenth century. finally reach the Colle dell’Agnello/ Giovanni, the Civic Museum Casa of San Chiaffredo, patron saint of the valley you cannot miss ecomuseum) in Pietraporzio, district ascend and, after a few hairpin The itinerary starts from Cuneo (534 From Elva you reach the Colle di (2748 metres above sea Cavassa and finally the Cathedral. the ancient Marquisate of Saluzzo, a gastronomic stop to try of Pontebernardo. In Vinadio it bends, reach Entracque, summer metres above sea level), capital of the , connecting the Maira level), the third highest pass in Exit Saluzzo in the direction of the while in Sanfront, during the the typical gnocchi served is possible to visit (from June to and winter holiday resort in the “Provincia Granda” (literally “Great a fortified residence. On the Europe, climbed several times by and, at the junction, summer, Balma Boves is open to with Castelmagno, a heart of the Natural Park of Maritime Province”, since it is the largest way back, from the centre the cyclists of Giro d’Italia and of follow the direction of Martiniana the public, a typical settlement PDO cheese “di Alps. Here you can visit the Centro province in Piedmont and one of the of Caraglio you follow the Tour de France. Here you face a Po, Gambasca, Sanfront, through carved out of the side of a rocky Faunistico Uomini e Lupi (Fauna largest in Italy), where, walking under direction of the Grana Valley narrow mixed route that goes up Paesana and Crissolo and, at Pian gorge, which represents a perfectly Park Men and Wolves): it is the first the medieval porticoes of the historic along the SP23 (provincial with a slope of 18% and you can della Regina (Queen’s plateau), preserved and functional rural Photo C.M. Valli del Monviso Italian centre entirely dedicated city centre, you find some of the most road no. 23) as far as Valgrana, enjoy a stunning view of Monviso, continue as far as Pian del Re (King’s microcosm. to the knowledge of the wolf and significant monuments of the town: where you turn proceeding the “Re di Pietra” (King of Stone), plateau, 2020 m). We are now in Go down in the direction of Paesana beloved by the public. You the visitor centre in the district of the Duomo, with its neoclassical along a hilltop route leading to 3841 metres above sea level. presence of the “Re di Pietra” (King and, after the village of Calcinere, go then downhill through Casermette (provincial road to San facade but baroque interiors; the the village of Montemale, and During the summer months the of Stone), the Monviso, with its turn left at the junction into Via the Vallone dell’Arma Giacomo) also includes a fenced Church of Sant’Ambrogio; the then go downhill to Dronero. pass gives access to the French leading to Demonte and area of eight hectars, where you complex of the church and the former It is worth to stop and enjoy region of Queyras. From the then up again through can spot the wolf specimens that convent of San Francesco, seat of the a gastronomic experience in Colle dell’Agnello you go down the Stura Valley along live there. In Entracque you also find Museo Civico (civic museum), which Caraglio or in Valgrana, to the Varaita Valley again, as far the SS21 (trunk road no. the Centrale (power station) Luigi still retains the original medieval taste the typical Gnocchi with as where you find the 21) leading to the French Einaudi, the largest hydroelectric architecture, recently restored. From Castelmagno, or in Montemale, to the Varaita Valley, going along Museo dell’Arpa (Harp Museum). border located on the plant in Italy and one of the largest Piazza Galimberti you take Corso at the foot of the castle atop the an astonishing high altitude scenic From Piasco the route continues to Colle della Maddalena/ in Europe. Leaving Valdieri and Soleri to exit the town, going along mountain peak, to try the tagliatelle road (almost reaching 2200 m) and and then you reach Col de Larche, going through Andonno behind, you enter Borgo the bridge on river Stura up to the with the black truffles which grow in then downhill to Sampeyre. From Busca through the SP 589 (provincial alpeggio” (from Alpine pasture) the villages of Aisone, Vinadio, San Dalmazzo, after crossing which roundabout: here you go in the the nearby woods. here you continue ascending along road no. 589). You continue finally in produced in the upper valley. For Sambuco, Pietraporzio, Bersezio October) the Forte Albertino, one you go along the SP23 (provincial direction of Caraglio into the SP 422 In Dronero several buildings, such as the SP105 (provincial road no. 105) the direction of the district of San the first 20 km the road continues and Argentera. From Demonte of the most significant examples of road no. 23), continuing through the (provincial road no. 422). Continuing the octagonal Foro Frumentario (grain up to Casteldefino: a mixed route Barnaba di Busca, where the karting in long straights and then narrows you continue through long straight Alpine military architecture. You go villages of Vignolo and Cervasca in the direction of the Maira Valley, market building) of the beginning of with wide bends and straights begins track Kart Planet is located, host of after Castelmagno, where the stretches and wide bends up to downhill along the SS21 (trunk road and leading to Caraglio, where the just outside the centre of Caraglio, the fifteenth century, bear witness here, leading to the foot of the Colle the World Superbike Championship bends leading to the Sanctuary the Barricate di Petraporzio; from no. 21) in the direction of Demonte Filatoio (Spinning Plant) is located, you find on the left the Filatoio of flourishing Middle Ages. Not to dell’Agnello. A detour on the left in five times, not to be missed by the begin; from here the road narrows here, the road becomes panoramic and after Sambuco, in the district one of the oldest examples of (Spinning Plant), one of the oldest be missed the crenellated bridge on the valley of that, along with lovers of speed and drifts. From here further but it is nestled in an and breathtaking hairpin bends of Pianche, you can turn right and industrial archaeology in Europe. examples of industrial archaeology river Maira, the Mulino della Riviera Casteldelfino and Pontechianale, you continue to reach Cuneo. extremely charming natural setting begin, leading to the plain of the in Europe. The building, which hosts (Riviera Mill) and the Mallè Museum, Photo Ass. Culturale Marcovaldo for the beauty of the surrounding Colle della Maddalena/Col de contemporary art exhibitions and housed in the elegant residence of landscape. From Castelmagno you Larche (1996 m), where you should itinerary 4 a small Silk Museum, resembles Luigi Mallè. itinerary 5 itinerary 6