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Lac de Pontechianale – Refuge Hélios loop from Maddalena

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Lac de Pontechianale – Refuge Hélios loop from Maddalena

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Lac de Pontechianale – Refuge Hélios loop from Maddalena

02:00

17.1km

760m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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373 m

Lac de Pontechianale

Highlight • Lake

On foot or by bike, the lakeside is beautiful, even on the more pedestrianised southern side.

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1.21 km

Lago artificiale di Castello

Lake

1.88 km

Castello

Highlight • Settlement

Small village at the beginning of Lake Pontechianale. There is an interesting sundial clearly visible from the street, and a beautiful fountain which also acts as a water point. The …

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2.26 km

Pontechianale Dam

Highlight • Structure

On the dam passes the last (or the first) part of the route.

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5.73 km

Rifugio Savigliano

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Building on two floors set in the mountain wall, it has rooms, bar and restaurant

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10.7 km

Helios Mountain Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Place with spectacular views of the dam, the valley and a few steps from the panoramic point of Monviso.
Possibility of being reached by chairlift

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10.7 km

Refuge Hélios

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This refuge is located at the arrival of the chairlift. It is a starting point for excursions at high altitudes or an arrival point for those who want to enjoy …

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15.9 km

View of Pontechianale and Lake Castello

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ascent from Genzana towards Rif. Savigliano and then continue towards Elios and reach the Le Conce viewpoint. Descent on the ridge and then randomly on the ski slopes.

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16.3 km

Fraz. Genzana

Highlight • Settlement

small hamlet immediately after Pontechianale.

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.83 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.59 km

4.40 km

3.22 km

468 m

367 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,320 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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Wednesday 5 August

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Lac de Pontechianale – Refuge Hélios loop from Maddalena

Lac de Pontechianale

Castello

Pontechianale Dam

Rifugio Savigliano

Helios Mountain Lodge

Refuge Hélios

View of Pontechianale and Lake Castello

Fraz. Genzana

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