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Italy
Piedmont
Novara

Vineyard of the Giant Pencils – Barengo Castle loop from Vignale

Routes
Italy
Piedmont
Novara

Vineyard of the Giant Pencils – Barengo Castle loop from Vignale

Hard

16

riders

Vineyard of the Giant Pencils – Barengo Castle loop from Vignale

06:30

99.3km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.00 km for 995 m

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After 2.07 km for 422 m

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After 90.6 km for 3.89 km

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After 96.9 km for 422 m

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After 97.4 km for 995 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

15.5 km

Vineyard of the Giant Pencils

Highlight • Structure

We are on the Novara hills. This is the name commonly used to identify the hilly area of the province of Novara.
Located north of the capital, in the central part of the province, it is bordered by the Sesia rivers to the west and the Ticino rivers to the east and borders the Vergante to the north. The altitude is between 190 and 470 m above sea level.

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2

20.7 km

Barengo Castle

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3

28.6 km

Church of San Mamante, Cavaglio d'Agogna

Highlight • Religious Site

The facade of this church is beautiful.

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4

29.2 km

Cavaglio Climb

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5

45.5 km

Sanctuary of the Crucifix of Boca

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A truly spectacular Sanctuaries to see, nice place to take pictures.

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6

45.9 km

The House of the Winds

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Tradition attributes it to Antonelli who built the villa for his sister but there is no documented evidence. Three superimposed octagonal rooms with flat roof. Stairwell and service rooms also octagonal. Garden with fountain, well and icebox.

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7

63.6 km

White roads through the vineyards

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8

70.3 km

Agriturismo La Biandrina

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The farm offers numerous places to sleep with delicious breakfasts with zero km products.

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99.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.3 km

31.8 km

12.0 km

2.89 km

243 m

Surfaces

56.2 km

33.8 km

7.84 km

876 m

512 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 10 July

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