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Busca

Strada dei Cannoni – Birrone Pass loop from Busca

Routes
Italy
Piedmont
Cuneo
Busca

Strada dei Cannoni – Birrone Pass loop from Busca

Hard

5.0

(1)

19

riders

Strada dei Cannoni – Birrone Pass loop from Busca

04:59

73.8km

1,480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.38 km

View of Costigliole Saluzzo from the bridge

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From the bridge over the Varaita stream, just outside the centre of Costigliole Saluzzo, you can enjoy an excellent view of the village perched on the hill and the stream itself.

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16.5 km

Placed in May 2016 to greet the passage of the Giro d'Italia and pay homage to the "Pirate" Pantani, this plaque is an initiative promoted by the municipality of Busca …

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3

20.6 km

Start of the Cannons Road

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Start of the dirt road of one of the most popular MTB routes

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4

23.2 km

Liretta Pass

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Super panoramic point from which several MTB downhill trails start. Among other things it is located on the legendary road of the Cannons (reachable with a very small detour)

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26.3 km

Pian Pietro Plateau

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BELL ALTIPIANO REACHABLE BY CAR AND ALSO BY CAMPER DO THERE ARE DIFFERENT WALKING OPPORTUNITIES

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30.1 km

Colle di Balmascura

Mountain Pass

31.5 km

Colle di Ciabra

Mountain Pass

8

33.7 km

Strada dei Cannoni

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The Strada dei Cannoni is an iconic military road, built in the 18th century on the watershed between the Maira Valley and the Varaita Valley. The intent was to facilitate …

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39.2 km

Birrone Pass

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A nice break on the long climb of Strada dei Cannoni. Nice views to the southern valley and to the eastern mountain, and also to the western side.

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42.7 km

Borgata Chesta

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Superb alpine village built and completely renovated in stone, with characteristic slate roofs

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73.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

19.6 km

5.20 km

138 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

19.1 km

10.8 km

796 m

497 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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