Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Birrone Pass – Strada dei Cannoni loop from Valmala

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Birrone Pass – Strada dei Cannoni loop from Valmala

Hard

4.8

(44)

188

riders

Birrone Pass – Strada dei Cannoni loop from Valmala

06:32

62.2km

1,790m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.21 km for 1.35 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

6.06 km

Dusman Pian Pietro Chalet & E-Bike Charging Station

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Excellent place to stop for a refreshment break.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.33 km

Pian Pietro Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

BELL ALTIPIANO REACHABLE BY CAR AND ALSO BY CAMPER DO THERE ARE DIFFERENT WALKING OPPORTUNITIES

Translated by Google •

Tip by

13.7 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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

19.2 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.

Tip by

24.6 km

Colle Rusciera

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The hill is located at 2052 m., and divides Val Varaita from Val Maira, beautiful view!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.0 km

Colle Rastcias

Mountain Pass

30.8 km

Strada dei Cannoni

Highlight • Trail

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

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

Tip by

50.0 km

Colle della Ciabra

Highlight • Mountain Pass

La Ciabra panoramic and cycle path, at the foot of Monte Birrone.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

51.6 km

Colle di Balmascura

Mountain Pass

62.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.7 km

12.3 km

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

9.34 km

6.11 km

3.17 km

2.24 km

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (2,300 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

26°C

16°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

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.

Showing Translation

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 …

Showing Translation

August 18, 2023,Da Melle al Colle di Sampeyre, La via dei Cannoni, Valmala, Melle.

Unfortunately, the lack of signal prevented the recording of the first part of the route.

Showing Translation

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.6

215

Neraissa Pass Loop

03:20h

28.9km

1,310m

Hard

4.4

127

Salita al Colle di Sampeyre

04:09h

35.6km

1,230m

Moderate

4.4

128

Da Cuneo a Fossano andata e ritorno

04:15h

57.7km

350m

Moderate

4.7

Monte Festa Loop from Canosio

02:05h

17.4km

880m

Hard

2.0

Salita al Lago Nero e discesa dal Lago Resile — Giro ad anello

03:36h

27.1km

1,550m

Hard

5.0

Salita al Lago Oserot

02:19h

18.0km

810m

Moderate

5.0

Pedalando nel Sentiero della Volpe — Giro ad anello

00:51h

8.37km

310m

Easy

5.0

Maira Right Bank Trail

01:22h

17.7km

60m

Hard

4.7

SICAI Cycle Route

01:07h

9.35km

350m

Hard

5.0

Salita al Colle della Ciabra — Giro ad anello

02:27h

17.0km

1,040m

Easy

3.0

Pedalando lungo il canale Morra e il canale Miglia — Giro ad anello

01:03h

13.9km

200m

Hard

Salita ai Prati del Tajarè — Giro ad anello

01:32h

12.7km

530m

Birrone Pass – Strada dei Cannoni loop from Valmala

Dusman Pian Pietro Chalet & E-Bike Charging Station

Pian Pietro Plateau

Strada dei Cannoni

Birrone Pass

Colle Rusciera

Strada dei Cannoni

Strada dei Cannoni

Colle della Ciabra

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️