The best road cycling routes around San Martino Canavese

The square is beautiful, with a lovely bell tower and well-preserved ancient walls behind it. Many works of art scattered around the various corners... worth seeing 🧐👍🏻

Gerbola Lake, located just above Agliè. A quiet place.

Victoria is yawning with new joints... :-P

It is said that, in ancient times, when the Cuceglio valley was shrouded in thick fog and silent legends, a shepherdess, lost among the rugged paths, found refuge under an ancient oak tree. In that solitary place, the Sorrowful Virgin appeared to her, wrapped in a cloak of light, who showed her the way back to her village. In memory of that miracle, the inhabitants of Cuceglio built a sanctuary on the hill, right at the point where the Virgin had appeared. Today, that sacred place, the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Sorrows, offers visitors not only a spiritual refuge, but also a spectacle for the eyes. Imagine yourself on that hill, with your gaze embracing the entire valley. The hills follow one another like waves of a green sea, dotted with ancient villages and cultivated fields. The wind whispers stories of times gone by, while the sun caresses the roofs of the houses and illuminates the bell tower of the sanctuary. The building, with its baroque architecture, stands majestically, witness to centuries of faith and devotion. The esplanade in front, with its solitary cross, invites contemplation and reflection. It is said that, on full moon nights, you can still hear the shepherdess singing, a distant echo of the miracle that gave rise to this magical place. Visiting the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Sorrows in Cuceglio means immersing yourself in an atmosphere of peace and spirituality, where the beauty of the landscape blends with history and legend.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the Ducal Castle of Agliè is perhaps the most significant architectural work in the Canavese area. The current appearance of the majestic castle is the result of four major construction phases, which led it to change its shape over the centuries, transforming it from a fortified building from the Middle Ages to a true royal residence, as can still be admired today.

A place of strong devotion and a point of reference for the inhabitants of Cuceglio, built at the highest point of the town, where the medieval ricetto once stood, now no longer visible because the materials were reused for the construction of the Sanctuary. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the plain towards Turin, on the hills that close it to the south. On clear days you can see the Basilica of Superga, Monviso and the skyline up to the Maritime Alps.

Flat stretch, wide road towards Montanaro, for those who have just enough to unload a little power on the pedals. Little traffic but watch out for the few cars that whiz by quickly.

The Madonna Addolorata sanctuary is located on a hill about 400 meters above sea level that dominates the town of Cuceglio. Panoramic location!