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MTB Tour P-RAS: Rastello (Roccaforte Mondovì) to Piaggia – High Salt Route

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MTB Tour P-RAS: Rastello (Roccaforte Mondovì) to Piaggia – High Salt Route

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MTB Tour P-RAS: Rastello (Roccaforte Mondovì) to Piaggia – High Salt Route

06:04

42.1km

2,400m

Mountain biking

This route from Rastello leaves no room for improvisation: it is the most committed connection in the RivierALP network. You will be riding in the Ligurian mountains, on little-used trails, far from the tourist circuits.

The first section crosses Pian Marchisio, a high-altitude plateau with open pastures and wide views…

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Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.9 km for 217 m

After 14.5 km for 1.70 km

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9.67 km

Pian Marchisio

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Pian Marchisio, 1634 meters above sea level. Superb valley with the Ellero river that flows slowly and the distant silhouette of the Mondovì refuge, dominated by the Cima delle Saline.

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12.0 km

Mondovì Mountain Hut

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The Mondovì refuge is located at the foot of Mount Cars. It can be reached with an easy walk from Pian Marchisio, where you can leave your car. Excellent welcome and cuisine.

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16.1 km

Saline Pass

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The Passo delle Saline is an Alpine pass located at over 2,100 meters of altitude, offering magnificent panoramic views. During the ascent to the Saline summit, on the border between …

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22.6 km

Gola delle Fascette

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This stretch is of a breathtaking beauty: the road that clings to the vertical rock walls, overlooking the Tanaro River which appears distant and blue, in a gorge that seems infinite to see.

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24.5 km

Upega

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Upega is a small mountain village nestled in the heart of the Ligurian Alps, between forests, pastures, and old military roads. Long isolated during winter, the hamlet has retained an …

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28.2 km

Colletta delle Salse Pass

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The Colletta delle Salse is an alpine pass located at an altitude of 1,626 meters above sea level, near the border between the provinces of Imperia and Cuneo. The climb …

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36.2 km

Monesi di Triora

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Monesi is a hamlet of the municipality of Triora located in Val Tanaro.
This village was born as a ski resort and had its peak activity around the 1950s, when …

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42.1 km

Via del Sale – Monesi Trailhead

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From Monesi to Col di Tenda the road is very long. The name of this place is not correct. This is simply the start of the Via del Sale with the ascent from Monesi.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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20.4 km

12.2 km

9.08 km

365 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

8.78 km

5.22 km

3.89 km

3.75 km

768 m

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Monday 24 August

23°C

13°C

32 %

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May 25, 2026

This route from Rastello leaves no room for improvisation: it is the most committed connection in the RivierALP network. You will be riding in the Ligurian mountains, on little-used trails, far from the tourist circuits.
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The first section crosses Pian Marchisio, a high-altitude plateau with open pastures

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MTB Tour P-RAS: Rastello (Roccaforte Mondovì) to Piaggia – High Salt Route

Pian Marchisio

Mondovì Mountain Hut

Saline Pass

Gola delle Fascette

Upega

Colletta delle Salse Pass

Monesi di Triora

Via del Sale – Monesi Trailhead

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