Historic center of Piasco – Castello loop from Saluzzo

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Historic center of Piasco – Castello loop from Saluzzo

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Historic center of Piasco – Castello loop from Saluzzo

09:12

131km

2,460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 56.4 km for 19.3 km

Closed: • October-June (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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749 m

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Saluzzo

Highlight • Religious Site

Excellent starting point in the center of Saluzzo, surrounded by cafes and bars and with attached parking lots.

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6.06 km

Verzuolo

Highlight • Settlement

Verzuolo, located in the Varaita Valley, boasts a medieval village rich in history and architecture. The castle, built in 1377 by the Marquis Federico II of Saluzzo on the ruins …

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10.5 km

Historic center of Piasco

Highlight • Historical Site

Piasco, located on the left of the Varaita stream, has ancient origins. It was a Roman customs station and then passed from the Lords of Venasca to the Marquises of …

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11.6 km

Chapel of Sant'Antonio, Piasco

Highlight • Religious Site

Chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony, in Piasco.
Dependent on the nearby (and modern) church of Saint Anthony, the chapel dates back to the 16th century but has been remodeled several …

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35.2 km

Sampeyre

Highlight • Settlement

At first glance, the town doesn't seem like much, because it is surrounded by several 1960s buildings with questionable architecture to say the least. Entering the centre, however, you find …

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50.1 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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50.8 km

Lago artificiale di Castello

Lake

56.1 km

Chianale

Highlight • Settlement

Chianale, a hamlet of Pontechianale, is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is located at the entrance to the road that leads to Colle dell'Agnello, the crossing between Italy and France.

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66.0 km

Viewpoint

104 km

Church of Santo Stefano and Frassino Town Center

Highlight • Religious Site

Frassino is essentially a scattered municipality, with several hamlets distributed along the coast. On the bottom of the valley we find the parish church of Santo Stefano, with a very …

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131 km

End point

Train Station

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