Malaspina-Doria Castle – Tomarlo Pass loop from Ferriere

Malaspina-Doria Castle – Tomarlo Pass loop from Ferriere

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Malaspina-Doria Castle – Tomarlo Pass loop from Ferriere

03:27

56.3km

1,550m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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10.6 km

Small hamlet halfway up the Tomarlo climb

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Although it only has 30 residents, there is still a very kind elderly lady who keeps open a small shop where you can eat a delicious Coppa Piacentina sandwich.

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22.3 km

Passo di Monte di Mezzo

Mountain Pass

25.7 km

Malaspina-Doria Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Malaspina-Doria castle is probably the most beautiful castle in the Aveto valley. Located in Piazza del Popolo in the center of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, it belonged to the Malaspina family and Admiral Andrea Doria.

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26.0 km

View of Santo Stefano d'Aveto and the Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Point from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of a country that blooms again in summer. The Apennine peaks, including Monte Crociglia, stand out in the background.

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33.8 km

Tomarlo Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Tomarlo is a real crossroads. In fact, near the summit there are four roads coming from Ferriere (north side), Ponteceno (east side), Santo Stefano d'Aveto (west side) and Passo del …

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34.3 km

Junction just before Tomarlo Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Giro included the detour onto the SP81 of Bedonia which is located a few meters from the Passo del Tomarlo

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39.9 km

Passo Zovallo

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pass is located under the mountain of the same name, near which there is a spacious parking lot. The climb is anything but challenging if you come from Passo del Chiodo, harder if you come from Ferriere.

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49.7 km

Colla di Gambaro

Mountain Pass

56.3 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.5 km

13.8 km