Historic center of Saluzzo – Chianale loop from Saluzzo

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Historic center of Saluzzo – Chianale loop from Saluzzo

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Historic center of Saluzzo – Chianale loop from Saluzzo

09:13

131km

2,460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 56.6 km for 19.3 km

Closed: • October-June (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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849 m

Historic center of Saluzzo

Highlight • Historical Site

Saluzzo is a medieval village in the Piedmont region located at the foot of Monviso. In addition to the characteristic historic center, the village is full of restaurants where you …

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6.26 km

Verzuolo

Highlight • Settlement

Verzuolo, located in the Varaita Valley, boasts a medieval village rich in history and architecture. The castle, built in 1377 by the Marquis Federico II of Saluzzo on the ruins …

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10.7 km

Historic center of Piasco

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Piasco, located on the left of the Varaita stream, has ancient origins. It was a Roman customs station and then passed from the Lords of Venasca to the Marquises of …

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11.8 km

Chapel of Sant'Antonio, Piasco

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Chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony, in Piasco.
Dependent on the nearby (and modern) church of Saint Anthony, the chapel dates back to the 16th century but has been remodeled several …

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27.5 km

Church of Santo Stefano and Frassino Town Center

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Frassino is essentially a scattered municipality, with several hamlets distributed along the coast. On the bottom of the valley we find the parish church of Santo Stefano, with a very …

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35.4 km

Sampeyre

Highlight • Settlement

At first glance, the town doesn't seem like much, because it is surrounded by several 1960s buildings with questionable architecture to say the least. Entering the centre, however, you find …

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50.3 km

Castello

Highlight • Settlement

Small village at the beginning of Lake Pontechianale. There is an interesting sundial clearly visible from the street, and a beautiful fountain which also acts as a water point. The …

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51.0 km

Lago artificiale di Castello

Lake

56.3 km

Chianale

Highlight • Settlement

Chianale, a hamlet of Pontechianale, is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is located at the entrance to the road that leads to Colle dell'Agnello, the crossing between Italy and France.

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