30
riders
Ascent to Caspoggio
02:48
28.5km
1,090m
Cycling
Depart from the Sondrio train station, following the Adda River, then tackle the first steep climbs towards the Bellavista hamlet. Reach the Maioni district and continue towards the magnificent Ponte delle Cassandre, a suspension bridge 100 meters above the Mallero River. The passage is wide and safe, offering spectacular views of both Sondrio and the entrance to the Valmalenco. This connection allows for a truly panoramic tour without passing through the city center.
Ride steeply up the Valmalenco to Chiesa in Valmalenco on the Sentiero Rusca, a historic route that partially retraces the Strada Cavallera, passing through picturesque hamlets. In Arquino, you can experience the Stelvio in miniature, the hairpin bends of the Sentiero Rusca. As you pedal upward, the forest thins out and the space opens up towards the alpine meadows, while the Mallero stream silently carves the valley floor.
Reaching Caspoggio, at 1,098 meters above sea level, is the pinnacle: a beautiful balcony overlooking the Valmalenco. Here, the panorama opens up with the peaks of Monte Disgrazia, Pizzo Scalino, and the majestic Pizzo Bernina crowning the horizon. To return, retrace the entire tour, reliving the wonders in a different light.
Last updated: January 20, 2026
Tips
The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable
Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.
After 9.40 km for 260 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
Get Directions
10.3 km
Maioni district (Sondrio)
Highlight • Settlement
Translated by Google •
Tip by
10.6 km
Suspension Bridge over the Cassandre of the Mallero
Highlight • Bridge
Translated by Google •
Tip by
13.9 km
The switchbacks at Arquino, Rusca Trail
Highlight • Trail
Translated by Google •
Tip by
28.5 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.7 km
5.63 km
5.26 km
2.94 km
1.62 km
301 m
Surfaces
14.5 km
11.8 km
1.30 km
335 m
252 m
128 m
< 100 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Highest point (1,080 m)
Lowest point (290 m)
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Sunday 17 May
19°C
7°C
-- %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: -- km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
This route was planned by komoot.
Comments
December 10, 2025
Depart from the Sondrio train station, following the Adda River, then tackle the first steep climbs towards the Bellavista hamlet. Reach the Maioni district and continue towards the magnificent Ponte delle Cassandre, a suspension bridge 100 meters above the Mallero River. The passage is wide and safe
Translated by Google •
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free