Riding along the Alta Via del Sale means traveling one of the most spectacular gravel roads in Europe: a high-altitude military track winding between 1,800 and 2,200 meters, suspended between the Cuneo Alps and the Ligurian Sea.

Taking on this adventure in two days, keeping costs down and relying on the safety of a Piedmont Region Cycling Guide / FCI Guide, is the perfect balance of adrenaline, low-cost logic, and total technical peace of mind.

The Alta Via del Sale runs through isolated areas with very few water points and weather conditions that can change rapidly at high altitudes. A certified guide not only ensures pace management and perfect knowledge of the route but also provides immediate mechanical assistance for your bike, first aid skills, and a cultural and naturalistic overview of the area (from the "lunar" geology of the Conca delle Carsene to the history of the 19th-century forts).

To keep the experience accessible to everyone without compromising safety, the program has been structured as follows:

overnight stay in a hut; no support vehicle (light logistics): you travel in bikepacking mode or with a light backpack (maximum 15-20 liters); the guide will help you optimize your gear to avoid expensive luggage transport services.

bike type: front or full-suspension mountain bike (MTB), or E-MTB (in this case with a battery optimized to handle the first day's elevation gain).

required level: cyclists in good physical shape with basic skills in riding on dirt roads and overcoming Alpine slopes;

what to bring: compact backpack, layered clothing (windproof/waterproof gear mandatory), spare kit and inner tube, and a sleeping bag liner for the hut.