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Cosenza

San Giovanni In Fiore

Lorica and Lake Arvo – Monte Botte Donato loop from Sila National Park

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Italy

Calabria

Cosenza

San Giovanni In Fiore

Lorica and Lake Arvo – Monte Botte Donato loop from Sila National Park

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Lorica and Lake Arvo – Monte Botte Donato loop from Sila National Park

01:47

22.6km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco Nazionale della Sila

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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545 m

Lake Arvo and Lorica

Highlight • Lake

Lake Arvo is a natural centre of outdoor activities in the Sila National Park. Around the lake there are good quality asphalt roads, which are great for cycling - both …

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874 m

Lorica and Lake Arvo

Highlight • Lake

Lorica is one of the most renowned tourist centers of the Sila. You can practice water sports on Lake Arvo and also bike excursions.

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1.31 km

Water!!

Highlight • Rest Area

Drinking fountain in Lorica.
Going down the lakefront you can find public toilets

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11.2 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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11.4 km

Monte Botte Donato Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Shortly after the summit begins the long descent to Lorica.

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11.6 km

Chiesa di Bottedonato

Highlight • Religious Site

the little church, usually closed, is located at the top of the Vette road, near the Botte Donato refuge and the cable car

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11.9 km

Monte Botte Donato

Highlight • Summit

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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12.0 km

Water!

Highlight • Rest Area

fountain of very fresh water near the cable car and the refuge/bar

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22.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

2.24 km

1.67 km

422 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

2.21 km

499 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

24°C

13°C

38 %

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Lorica and Lake Arvo – Monte Botte Donato loop from Sila National Park

Lake Arvo and Lorica

Lorica and Lake Arvo

Water!!

Monte Botte Donato Pass

Monte Botte Donato Pass

Chiesa di Bottedonato

Monte Botte Donato

Water!

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