Colle dell'Arpione – Cima Cialancia loop from Riserva Naturale di Rocca San Giovanni - Saben

Mountain biking trails

Colle dell'Arpione – Cima Cialancia loop from Riserva Naturale di Rocca San Giovanni - Saben

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Colle dell'Arpione – Cima Cialancia loop from Riserva Naturale di Rocca San Giovanni - Saben

03:17

27.2km

1,130m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.5 km for 1.14 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

3.80 km

Church of San Lorenzo, Desertetto

Highlight • Religious Site

There is also a fountain for water supply

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6.20 km

Chapel of Desertetto

Highlight • Religious Site

Here too there is a fountain for water supply

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6.53 km

Junction for Rocca di Vignola and Valle di Vignola

Highlight • Trail

The road would be closed.

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8.14 km

Loc. Borghignon

Highlight • Trail

Road closed for motorized vehicles

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12.4 km

Colle dell'Arpione

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Colle dell'Arpione is a mountain resort in the province of Cuneo, very popular among MTB lovers because it allows you to feel in an oasis of peace, immersed in the green of nature.

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13.5 km

Cima Cialancia

Highlight • Summit

Easily reachable peak that offers a wonderful view.

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17.1 km

New Forest Road of the Maritime Alps

Highlight • Trail

New forest road, closed to motorized traffic,
But by bike go up here if you want to get to the harpoon,

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19.6 km

Church of San Bernardo di Desertetto

Highlight • Religious Site

Ample parking for excursions to the Piastra or Colle Arpione.

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27.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

7.81 km

4.78 km

883 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

8.03 km

4.07 km

1.10 km

1.06 km

411 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

October 12, 2024,Cialancia Freeride

Thunder! Don't neglect the last variant. It's a bit tricky but worth it. Top tour!🖐🏻🖐🏻🖐🏻

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June 12, 2025,Colle dell' Arpione Runde

From Tetto soprano dei Blua, the gravel path becomes truly and continuously steep, reaching approximately 1,300 m above sea level. 🥵From there, the path continues at a more leisurely pace until you reach the hiking trail again at approximately 1,500 m.😅. Follow this path, gently up and down to the final slope. From here, climb in many tight switchbacks to …

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