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Birrone Pass – Sampeyre Pass loop from Valmala

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Birrone Pass – Sampeyre Pass loop from Valmala

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Birrone Pass – Sampeyre Pass loop from Valmala

07:02

67.1km

1,890m

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: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.21 km for 1.35 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.27 km

Pian Pietro Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.4 km

Colle di Ciabra

Mountain Pass

13.6 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight • Trail

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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19.1 km

Birrone Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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24.5 km

Colle Rusciera

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The hill is located at 2052 m., and divides Val Varaita from Val Maira, beautiful view!

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30.8 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight • Trail

Recently refurbished, definitely to be repeated!!! Fill with water because you will find little.

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33.5 km

It is a difficult pass, with an average gradient of 7.6% and a passage of 10.8%. It is classified in the passes out of category by professional cyclists. The fabulous landscapes are there to encourage you!

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33.6 km

Statue of the Virgin Mary at Colle di Sampeyre

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful hill, also reachable by the cannon road

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41.2 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

stunning views and amazing gravel, the climb is quite steep and some sections are more rough but it's definitely worth it

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57.1 km

Colle di Balmascura

Mountain Pass

67.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

11.8 km

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

8.82 km

6.45 km

3.17 km

1.87 km

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (2,310 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

Weather

Wednesday 12 August

28°C

19°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 20, 2025,Strada dei cannoni con partenza dal Santuario di Valmala ⛪️

The Cannon Road is an ancient military road that runs along the watershed between the Maira and Varaita Valleys in the province of Cuneo, offering exceptional views of the Maritime Alps and Monviso.
Recently and beautifully restored, the Cannon Road connects the Colletta di Rossana to the Colle della Bicocca in Elva, with the Sanctuary of Valmala as a possible …

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August 26, 2025,Colle Sampeyre da Valmala A/R

The regulation for the Colle di Ciabra to Colle Sampeyre section is dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists on
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday.
For motor vehicles, Tuesday and Thursday.
I attach a photo.

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