View of Rocca la Meja – Bandia Barracks loop from Pietraporzio

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View of Rocca la Meja – Bandia Barracks loop from Pietraporzio

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View of Rocca la Meja – Bandia Barracks loop from Pietraporzio

04:25

34.7km

1,520m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 13.5 km for 1.51 km

After 19.8 km for 1.51 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.98 km

Giàs del Vallonetto

Highlight • Trail

Possible to find grazing cows, with dogs. As always, get off the bike and proceed without making sudden movements and never look him in the eye, after a while they will let you go

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11.6 km

Guia Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The climb to the Guia hill is on a dirt road from Moriglione, the slope is quite steep but the view along the route is stupendous.

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14.1 km

Colle Cologna

Mountain Pass

14.9 km

Colle Margherina is easily accessible in summer from the Gardetta and Bandia plateaus. It offers a panoramic view of the Stura valley and a magnificent view of Rocca la Meja.

If you pass by here, you can't resist the thought of stopping to admire the almost extraterrestrial landscape that surrounds you and take a deep breath.

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15.7 km

View of Rocca la Meja

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View of the small stretch of water in which Rocca la Meja is reflected.

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16.2 km

Colle D’Ancoccia

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hill overlooking the majestic Rocca la Meja (it seems to be close to the Dolomites). Complete cycling, recommended. Very nice.

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18.1 km

Old Military Road and Fort Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Not the most direct but the most exciting

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18.2 km

Bandia Barracks

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of old military barracks built for the defense of the borders, near the Colle della Bandia.

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21.3 km

Salsas Blancias Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass leads from the Stura Valley to the Gardetta plateau, the uphill road is perfectly suitable for cycles and with superb views, going downhill you can choose multiple itineraries

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34.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

3.17 km

2.12 km

148 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

7.78 km

5.25 km

1.99 km

292 m

280 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

5°C

1°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 16, 2024,MTB - Giro del Monte Bersaio, Valle Stura

We start from Sambuco with a steep initial climb and subsequently stretches of path with some fun loss of altitude.
Once in Moriglione the classic dirt climb (well rearranged) leads us to the Salsas Blancias pass, today the valley and the plateau below Rocca la Meja are unusually silent, almost unreal comparing them to the chaotic summer version, we also …

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