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Venasca

Ancient Chestnut Trees – Eremo di Busca loop from Venasca

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Bike touring routes & trails
Italy
Piedmont
Cuneo
Venasca

Ancient Chestnut Trees – Eremo di Busca loop from Venasca

Hard

5.0

(1)

27

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Ancient Chestnut Trees – Eremo di Busca loop from Venasca

02:32

29.2km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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3.45 km

Bridge over the Varaita stream in Rossana

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Bridge over the Varaita stream (or "la Varaita" as it is locally called) on the road between Piasco and Rossana. You can enjoy an excellent view of the Varaita valley …

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5.07 km

The Gate of Rossana

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'l Purtun, in Italian "The Gate," in Rossana.
This is the ancient gateway to the artisans' and carters' quarter, dating back to the time of the Gazelli counts. Well restored …

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8.75 km

In May 2016, on the occasion of the passage of the Giro d'Italia, a commemorative plaque was inaugurated on the Colletta di Rossana to pay homage to Marco Pantani, known …

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8.75 km

Placed in May 2016 to greet the passage of the Giro d'Italia and pay homage to the "Pirate" Pantani, this plaque is an initiative promoted by the municipality of Busca …

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10.5 km

The Alabastro Rosa quarries are located on the hill of Busca, a few steps from the Eremo Belmonte, and are on private land. You can enter it at your own …

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12.2 km

Ancient Chestnut Trees

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Who knows how many people have passed under these trees before us.

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12.6 km

Eremo di Busca

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Suggestive place. Too bad it can't be visited

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28.4 km

Church of Maria Vergine Assunta (Venasca)

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The parish church of Venasca, part of the diocese of Saluzzo, was consecrated in 1788. It has a purple pink facade and there is also a bell tower. Inside there are some important paintings.

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29.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

11.2 km

2.92 km

1.43 km

308 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

11.0 km

3.62 km

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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