Lac de Pontechianale – Refuge Hélios loop from Maddalena

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Lac de Pontechianale – Refuge Hélios loop from Maddalena

Moderate

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(3)

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Lac de Pontechianale – Refuge Hélios loop from Maddalena

02:01

17.2km

770m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Parking

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378 m

Lac de Pontechianale

Highlight • Lake

On foot or by bike, the lakeside is beautiful, even on the more pedestrianised southern side.

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1.22 km

Lago artificiale di Castello

Lake

1.89 km

Castello

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Small village at the beginning of Lake Pontechianale. There is an interesting sundial clearly visible from the street, and a beautiful fountain which also acts as a water point. The …

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2.27 km

Pontechianale Dam

Highlight • Structure

On the dam passes the last (or the first) part of the route.

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2.33 km

Bench

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5.87 km

Rifugio Savigliano

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Building on two floors set in the mountain wall, it has rooms, bar and restaurant

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10.8 km

Refuge Hélios

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This refuge is located at the arrival of the chairlift. It is a starting point for excursions at high altitudes or an arrival point for those who want to enjoy …

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16.0 km

View of Pontechianale and Lake Castello

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Ascent from Genzana towards Rif. Savigliano and then continue towards Elios and reach the Le Conce viewpoint. Descent on the ridge and then randomly on the ski slopes.

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