,,,, ,, TIME,,,, TRIAL POINT THE GIRO D ITALIAITALIA MOUNTAINS GRANDA BIKE TOUR - MOUNTAIN BIKE ,,,, CUNEO BIKE HOTELS - EVENTS,,,, CUNEO WALK AND BIKE SHOW 1 INDEXINDEX TIMETRIAL POINT 11 slopes complete from page 10 with time trial test point to page 22 ,, , ,, THE GIRO D ITALIA MOUNTAINS Rival professional from page 23 cyclists’ performances to page 31 ,, ,, GRANDA BIKETOUR Taste our wonderful from page 32 landscapes to page 43 MOUNTAINBIKE Discover the itineraries from page 44 of our alpine valleys to page 75 Registered Offices: Via Vittorio Amedeo II, 13 - 12100 Cuneo CUNEO BIKEHOTELS Via Bruni 5 - 12100 Cuneo Ph. +39.0171.690217 - 0171.601119 Hotels at the disposal from page 76 Fax +39.0171.602773 of cyclists to page 79 www.cuneoholiday.com www.autunnocongusto.com [email protected] EVENTS A wide variety from page 80 of shows to page 83 Text Gianni Scarpace, ATL del Cuneese, Cônitours Computer Graphics Alpimmagine Photographic material Archivio ATL, Walter Leonardi, Artic Video Translations Europa 92 2 3 ,, CUNEOCUNEOSS TOURIST-CYCLINGTOURIST-CYCLING DISTRICTDISTRICT A land of extraordinary scenary and panoramic variation but also cultural, artistic, gastronomic and folklore richness welcomes visitors with great pride and expertise. Yes, we are happy that you can come and “discover” us and that you can take back home with you the memory of your rides, the surprises you have seen and want to tell people about it. We are sure we will be a surprise for you because we live in a protected, sheltered, quiet and silent corner crowned with mountains, an inviting plain and sports-challenging valleys. But also because we have preserved woods and forests, fields and meadows, flowers and animals; because we have a never-ending variety of environments and therefore of habits too. This is reflected in the traditional strength of a rich varied and healthy cuisine and in the quietness neces- sary to appreciate space and silence. While cycling you will chance upon marmots, chamois and eagles, on your climbs, enjoying the downhills, feeling good on the banks of the river Po or in the middle of orchards and fields where you may encounter more tractors than cars. All this with a new concept of hospitality and range of sports, without logistic worries, that allows you to make the best out of visiting towns, villages, hamlets and churches, palaces, castles. We are sure you will have a lot of tales to take back: come back here with your family or your friends. You are always welcome and expected. Gianni Vercellotti President of the Cuneo Tourism Bureau 4 5 sons characterizing the choice of the routes and stages, and who invites cycling fans to tour the “Granda” province. Claudio Chiappucci is no stranger to the experience of tourist-cycling itiner- aries. He can rely on a solid experience in the field of the most prestigious ... Cuneo’s long-distance races and in travels to temperate countries with tourist- tourist-cycling cyclists. It is not a coincidence because district the Cuneo area is a territory suitable «Cycling on these hills has been one for cyclist and tourist-cyclists alike. of the most beautiful experiences I Cuneo’s tourist-cycling district was have ever had. It is an intelligent and designed so as to offer a positive and pleasant choice when it is done with organised idea for those who want to Cuneo’s “Granda” Bike Tour, the Bike experience the province by bike. hotels and the Time Trial Test Point». «A bicycle – Chiappucci says – is not These words are frank, without frills only an ecological and adventurous and direct, like the man who uttered means of experiencing nature, the them. If a cyclist of the standing of mountains and sea or just a Claudio Chiappucci totally embraces town, but it is also a way of life. the Cuneo adventure, it is because Behind a cyclist there is an the chosen itineraries have hit the explorer, a naturalist, a mark precisely thus giving a more person searching for dif- professional and complete meaning ferent places smelling to the all enterprise. Chiappucci is the scents, discovering the unforgettable champion who new tastes and colours». As an over a long-career earned the nick- expert in strong cycling passions, name of “El Diablo”. He won the Chiappucci does not forget the Milano-Sanremo race in 1991, two social value that a bike can have. World Cup races, he arrived second in «Such a fascinating sport,”El the Tour de France in 1990 and 1992, Diablo” adds, can only give in the Giro d’Italia in 1992; he won rise to several forms of associ- silver medal at the World Cham- ations at all levels, from the pionship in Agrigento in 1994 and recreational groups looking obtained many top positions through- for gastronomic discoveries out the world history of two-wheels. while on the saddle to real He is the cyclist who embraced the athletes seeking new adven- will to cycle first for enjoyment and tures with the wind on their then for technical professional rea- skin». 6 7 «Cuneo’s valleys and plains – Chiap- scents, we can go along secondary OUR AREA pucci says – are the craddle of eno- roads and closed to traffic, we can This brochure only refers to the plain and mountain gastronomy but they have also been experience an immediate contact part indicated by the stages of the Giro d’Italia for many with people going back to a more green line. years. This is a land of cyclists and human rhythm of life. In short, we devotees of the two wheels for fun, feel better. health and passion. Besides identify- It is not true it is so tiring; ing some itineraries for cyclists who can rely on their good physical train- ing to tackle the high mountain climbs or who love to vie with distance, the purpose of this won- derful enterprise is to suggest a se- lection of roads and trails for pleasant tours and for train- ing. A variety offered by the richness of landscapes and itineraries immersed in natural environ- ments, where the sports activities can be continuously enriched by cul- tural visits and wine and food stop- offs». But in the end in Chiappucci’s opinion why does cycling appeal at all ages? El Diablo says: «The main reason that makes us fall in love with it is only important just to choose an this means of transport is because we itinerary at one’s own level. It can can see things that usually pass also be done with kids who will be quickly behind our car windows. The very happy to cycle free of danger or reduced speed allows us to spot all to be carried on one of their parents’ For more information about Cuneo those details that pass unobserved saddles instead of getting bored and its events visit along any state road at 80 km/h. And inside a car. www.cuneoholiday.com then we can hear sounds and smell Try it and you won’t be disappointed». www.autunnocongusto.com 8 9 All you have to do is collect the special magnetic card at the Time Trial special distribution points, then insert it in the device at de- parture, and start climbing. The same operation must be done again at the top. That’s it! The microchip on the card Point records the times and when you give it back a special soft- ware prepares your certificate with all the data related to your performance. Three simple words very familiar to A complete tourism-cyclist service, which includes the logis- anyone who practises any sport, espe- tic support of the bike hotels. cially cycling. It is based on a project There are 11 climbs linked to a Time Trial Point, where the widly known among bike devotees professional cyclists of the Giro d’italia battled it out. It is an and is exciting and enjoyable. ideal challenge made even more appealing because of the It is an electronic detection system memory of the great champions’ performances. Fauniera and of the time taken to cover a specific Agnello Time Trial Point in the Grana valley and the Varaita route that allows cyclists to compete valley, already tested technically and operationally. In addi- against the clock on a climb or on a tion there are the others installed in the Tanaro valley and in pre-established route. the Monregalesi valleys, in the Gesso valley, in the Verme- At the end of his/her “performan- nagna valley, in the Stura valley, in the Maira valley and in ce”, the cyclist can collect a certifi- the Po valley. cate which indicates his/her trip time. Due to its success among pub- lic and critics in certain areas of the Province of Cuneo, now the scheme is well established thanks to the sinergy obtained through organizations, associa- tions and groups of sports and tourism fans. Each climb is carefully indicated with signs purposely designed for tourism-cyclists. Altitude difference, average gradient and distance are now available for those who cycle. Furthermore a series of hairpin turns and spectacular landscapes dedicat- ed to the great climbing cyclists of the past. 10 11 Time Trial Time Trial Point Point 1 2 ALTA VALLE TANARO VALLI MONREGALESI ORMEA - BRIGA ALTA PRATO NEVOSO DEPARTURE CARD RETAIL OUTLET DEPARTURE CARD RETAIL OUTLET Ponte di Nava - Ormea Grocer’s shop Palasagra Property (818 m) Fraz. Ponte di Nava Frabosa Sottana (640 m) Residence Bertola Ormea Via IV Novembre 42 ARRIVAL ARRIVAL Frabosa Sottana Ponte del Giairetto CARD PRICE Chalet Pro Loco Ph. +39.0174.244209 Briga Alta (1585 m) € 3.00 (1 climb) Prato Nevoso (1500 m) € 10.00 (5 climbs) CARD PRICE LENGTH LENGTH Valid for all € km 20.400 km 11.500 3.00 (1 climb) Chrono Test Point € 10.00 (5 climbs) ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE of Cuneo’s ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE Valid for all tourist-cycling district m 767 m 880 Chrono Test Point CAUTION MONEY: €10.00 of Cuneo’s AVERAGE GRADIENT reimbursed by AVERAGE GRADIENT tourist-cycling district 3.75 % any manager 7.50 % CAUTION MONEY: €10.00 MAX GRADIENT MAX GRADIENT reimbursed by 13.00 % 13.00 % any manager 12 13 Time Trial Time Trial Point Point 3 4 VALLE PESIO VALLI GESSO AND VERMENAGNA PIAN DELLE GORRE MADONNA DEL COLLETTO DEPARTURE CARD RETAIL OUTLET DEPARTURE CARD RETAIL OUTLET Chiusa Pesio - Sede Parco Bar Carillon Valdieri (773 m) Tobacconist’s shop (580 m) Piazza Cavour 2 “Aldo Aime” ARRIVAL Chiusa Pesio Via Dante Livio Bianco 12 ARRIVAL Madonna del Colletto Ph.