Pis Waterfall – Villanova Waterfall loop from Cappella Merli

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Pis Waterfall – Villanova Waterfall loop from Cappella Merli

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Pis Waterfall – Villanova Waterfall loop from Cappella Merli

08:37

84.8km

2,740m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 59.2 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.37 km

View of Val Pellice

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Palavas, Bric Bucie and Vandalino

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40.9 km

Barbara Lowrie Hut

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The Barbara Lowrie refuge is located in Pis della Rossa, in the Carbonieri valley of Bobbio Pellice. It was built in 1928 by a Canadian couple, Walter and Barbara Lowrie, …

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46.8 km

Barant Hut

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Central and obligatory crossing point around the three refuges.
Excellent hospitality, splendid views.

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47.3 km

Bruno Peyronel Alpine Botanical Garden

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The Alpine Botanical Garden "Bruno Peyronel", on Colle Barant (2,290 m), in the upper Pellice Valley, is a nature reserve created in 1991. It hosts over 300 native Alpine species …

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52.5 km

Pra Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Very beautiful lying near the Refuge.

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54.7 km

Pis Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfall is located on the road leading to the Willy Jervis refuge. A crazy leap! Wonderful!

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56.9 km

View of Val Pellice

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This dirt road has some challenging slopes, but the effort is rewarded by breathtaking views of the valley, which become more grandiose the higher you climb.

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58.9 km

Villanova Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall is located near the town of Villanova Pellice. It is truly amazing!

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84.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

38.9 km

2.07 km

992 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

24.2 km

13.5 km

8.85 km

5.08 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

20°C

13°C

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Comments

November 8, 2021,Torre Pellice-Villanova-Conca del Pra-Colle Barant-Rifugio Barbara-Torre Pellice

Departure from Torre Pellice, the road is paved up to Villanova then continues on a dirt road up to the Pra basin. At the Jerwis Refuge or at the Pra ciabota you can eat an excellent meal and charge the ebike battery. Ascent and descent from the Barant hill on a dirt road, if the period is dry it is …

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