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Italy
Piedmont
Cuneo
Brossasco

Strada dei Cannoni – Birrone Pass loop from Brossasco

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Italy
Piedmont
Cuneo
Brossasco

Strada dei Cannoni – Birrone Pass loop from Brossasco

Hard

4.6

(5)

31

riders

Strada dei Cannoni – Birrone Pass loop from Brossasco

04:44

52.7km

1,480m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.90 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

152 m

1930s Fountain (Brossasco)

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Fountain with drinking water, dating back to the 1930s of the last century, interesting mainly from a historical point of view. The inscription reads "SALUS GENTIUM - A.X.E.F." - the …

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2

2.71 km

Simple memorial of the Resistance in Val Varaita, consisting of a stone stele and a plaque with an inscription. Next to it, a pitch with a picnic table. It is …

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3

12.1 km

Very fresh fountain!

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4

12.2 km

Sanctuary of Valmala

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The Sanctuary of Valmala is a much loved destination by the faithful and not. From here starts the path that leads to the summit of Monte San Bernardo.

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5

13.8 km

Pian Pietro

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Pian Pietro is a beautiful panoramic point between Val Maira and Val Varaita.
You can stop here to catch your breath and breathe deeply the genuine mountain air. If you …

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6

13.8 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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19.0 km

Colle di Ciabra

Mountain Pass

8

21.2 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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26.7 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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35.8 km

Colle di Balmascura

Mountain Pass

B

52.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

15.5 km

479 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

15.5 km

15.4 km

115 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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