Bandia Barracks – View Over the Neraissa Valley loop from Pietraporzio

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Bandia Barracks – View Over the Neraissa Valley loop from Pietraporzio

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Bandia Barracks – View Over the Neraissa Valley loop from Pietraporzio

06:08

43.0km

2,240m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51 m for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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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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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13.9 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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15.4 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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15.6 km

Old Military Road and Fort Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Not the most direct but the most exciting

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Colle Valcavera

Mountain Pass

31.5 km

View Over the Neraissa Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

This panoramic point dominates the whole Neraissa valley, a wonderful 360 degree view of this magnificent valley.

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33.5 km

Neraissa Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very panoramic top, going up from Vinadio, the path leading to Sambuco starts here.
Very beautiful descent, attention must be paid to some exposed and narrow points

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35.2 km