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Birrone Pass – Pian Pietro Plateau loop from Colle di Sampeyre

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Birrone Pass – Pian Pietro Plateau loop from Colle di Sampeyre

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Birrone Pass – Pian Pietro Plateau loop from Colle di Sampeyre

05:32

55.5km

1,390m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 18.0 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

44 m

Statue of the Virgin Mary at Colle di Sampeyre

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful hill, also reachable by the cannon road

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2.78 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight • Trail

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

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9.04 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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14.4 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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24.0 km

Colle di Balmascura

Mountain Pass

27.7 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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28.0 km

Dusman Pian Pietro Chalet & E-Bike Charging Station

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Excellent place to stop for a refreshment break.

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33.4 km

Colle di Ciabra

Mountain Pass

35.6 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 the passage of men and military vehicles, but - despite its name - it was never used for military purposes and today remains an exciting route for mountain bike lovers.

Here, in fact, you can pedal with the fresh air caressing your face and letting yourself be enchanted by the magnificent panorama that ranges from the Maritime Alps to the Cottian Alps.

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35.7 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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55.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.5 km

9.86 km

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

9.86 km

703 m

272 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,310 m)

Lowest point (1,340 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

19°C

11°C

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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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