From Camigliatello Silano to Monte Scuro and Monte Botte Donato along the Strada delle Vette – ring tour

From Camigliatello Silano to Monte Scuro and Monte Botte Donato along the Strada delle Vette – ring tour

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From Camigliatello Silano to Monte Scuro and Monte Botte Donato along the Strada delle Vette – ring tour

03:18

60.8km

1,180m

Road cycling

Embark on a difficult racebike ring tour from Camigliatello Silano, covering 37.8 miles (60.8 km) with a significant 3876 feet (1181 metres) of elevation gain. This challenging route, typically completed in 3 hours and 17 minutes, takes you through the mountainous Sila National Park, often called the "Calabrian Alps." You…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parco Nazionale della Sila

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10.3 km

Montescuro Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From here begins the Strada delle pette, in the direction of Lorica. There is no public fountain but a little further up there is the refuge of Monte Scuro, a refreshment bar

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24.5 km

Monte Botte Donato Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It is the highest peak of the Sila plateau with its 1928 meters above sea level. It is located halfway between Lake Arvo and Lake Cecita. There are ski lifts for the winter season.

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45.8 km

Sila National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Huge protected area in the heart of the Sila which extends for 73,695 hectares. The headquarters are in Lorica and its perimeter includes the provinces of Catanzaro, Cosenza and Crotone. A splendid place to discover and cross on two wheels.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.9 km

2.23 km

767 m

Surfaces

55.6 km

5.30 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (1,260 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

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August 20, 2025,Altrove Calabrese - passaggio 1

From Camigliatello Silano to Lake Lorica, then up along the Via delle Vette to the 1,829-meter peak of Mount
Botte Donato.
A slow and silent ascent through the Sila larch pines, along one of the most intense stretches of the Calabrian Parks Cycle Route.

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