Old Saddles Pass – Rifugio Don Barbera loop from Piaggia

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Old Saddles Pass – Rifugio Don Barbera loop from Piaggia

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Old Saddles Pass – Rifugio Don Barbera loop from Piaggia

05:29

52.5km

1,530m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parco Naturale del Marguareis

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.4 km

Via del Sale – Piani del Giairetto Section

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characteristic stretch of the via del sale with a beautiful glimpse of Pian del Lupo

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12.3 km

Briga Alta Toll Booth – Via del Sale

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Possibility to buy gadgets, such as stickers or t-shirts etc., not to be underestimated is also the purchase of water bottles.

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18.9 km

Old Saddles Pass

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The name Colle delle Selle Vecchie probably derives from the ancient toponym Col des Sels Vieils (Colle dei Vecchi Sali), which referred to the salt transported through this pass from Liguria to Piedmont.

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20.7 km

Framargal Pass (2,189 m)

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For top views and also nice climbs

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23.5 km

Punta Marguareis from Colle del Lago dei Signori

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Great spot for souvenir photos

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23.9 km

Rifugio Don Barbera

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Rifugio Don Barbera can be reached from five different places and valleys: Carnino (Tanaro valley), Limone (Vermegnana valley), Tenda (Roja valley), Chiusa di Pesio (Pesio valley), Rastello (Ellero valley).

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35.6 km

Via del Sale

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44.7 km

Passo Basera

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The turn for Mount Tanarello allows you to continue along the Via del Sale (on the right) or follow the variant for Monte Saccarello, Monte Forté and the La Terza refuge

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52.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

3.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

6.92 km

4.03 km

710 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

6°C

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Comments

August 2, 2022,Da Monesi di Triora a Rif. Don Barbera e ritorno..

Departure from Monesi first km on a paved road then all the rest on a wide dirt road with well-beaten parts and other stretches with loose stones, all cycle path, slight slopes a little more pronounced in the last 2 km.
Ref. Don Barbera with the possibility of recharging an E-Bike with a request for a contribution of 2 euros. …

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