Ancient Chestnut Trees – Rossana loop from Piasco

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Ancient Chestnut Trees – Rossana loop from Piasco

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Ancient Chestnut Trees – Rossana loop from Piasco

01:12

17.1km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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774 m

Bridge over the Varaita stream in Rossana

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the Varaita stream (or "la Varaita" as it is locally called) on the road between Piasco and Rossana. You can enjoy an excellent view of the Varaita valley …

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6.01 km

Monument to Marco Pantani on the Colletta di Rossana

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Placed in May 2016 to greet the passage of the Giro d'Italia and pay homage to the "Pirate" Pantani, this plaque is an initiative promoted by the municipality of Busca …

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8.51 km

Ancient Chestnut Trees

Highlight • Forest

Who knows how many people have passed under these trees before us.

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11.0 km

Plaque dedicated to Pantani on the Colletta di Rossana

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In May 2016, on the occasion of the passage of the Giro d'Italia, a commemorative plaque was inaugurated on the Colletta di Rossana to pay homage to Marco Pantani, known …

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14.6 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (Rossana)

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The origin of the church probably dates back to between the 13th and 15th centuries, when the church had the small dimensions of the current presbytery room. The date 1454 …

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14.6 km

Church of San Giovanni Battista, Rossana

Highlight • Religious Site

The church built with Gothic forms has a very characteristic facade

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14.7 km

Rossana

Highlight • Settlement

Rossana is a small town in the lower Varaita Valley, famous for its mushroom and chestnut festival.

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14.7 km

The Gate of Rossana

Highlight • Historical Site

'l Purtun, in Italian "The Gate," in Rossana.
This is the ancient gateway to the artisans' and carters' quarter, dating back to the time of the Gazelli counts. Well restored …

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km