View of Rocca la Meja – Bandia Barracks loop from Pietraporzio

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View of Rocca la Meja – Bandia Barracks loop from Pietraporzio

Hard

4.7

(19)

riders

View of Rocca la Meja – Bandia Barracks loop from Pietraporzio

04:25

34.7km

1,520m

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: August 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 13.5 km for 1.51 km

After 19.8 km for 1.51 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.6 km

Guia Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The climb to the Guia hill is on a dirt road from Moriglione, the slope is quite steep but the view along the route is stupendous.

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14.1 km

Colle Cologna

Mountain Pass

14.9 km

Colle della Margherita

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Colle Margherina is easily accessible in summer from the Gardetta and Bandia plateaus. It offers a panoramic view of the Stura valley and a magnificent view of Rocca la Meja.

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15.7 km

View of Rocca la Meja

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the small stretch of water in which Rocca la Meja is reflected.

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16.2 km

Colle D’Ancoccia

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hill overlooking the majestic Rocca la Meja (it seems to be close to the Dolomites). Complete cycling, recommended. Very nice.

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17.9 km

Our Lady of Bandia

Highlight • Religious Site

Mystical atmospheres at sunset

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18.1 km

Old Military Road and Fort Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Not the most direct but the most exciting

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18.2 km

Bandia Barracks

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of old military barracks built for the defense of the borders, near the Colle della Bandia.

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21.3 km

Salsas Blancias Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass leads from the Stura Valley to the Gardetta plateau, the uphill road is perfectly suitable for cycles and with superb views, going downhill you can choose multiple itineraries

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34.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

3.16 km

2.08 km

161 m

Surfaces