Travel program

1st stage: From Barolo to the Sanctuary of Vicoforte. The first stage will be entirely within the Langhe territory: starting from Barolo with its UNESCO World Heritage vineyards, you'll reach the Alta Langa with its wild and genuine character, featuring farmhouses built in marl stone and breathtaking views. Gradually, you'll move toward the Langhe Monregalesi, with a final glide over the dome of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte. There will be plenty of scenic gravel sections through the vineyards.

Length: 60 km
Elevation gain: 1,400 m
Elevation loss: 800 m
Max altitude: 780 m
Min altitude: 210 m

2nd stage: From Vicoforte to Ormea. Starting from the gentle hills of Vicoforte, without even realizing it, we'll find ourselves cycling through the mountain valleys of Frabosa, amid vast chestnut groves. Ancient hamlets perched on natural terraces will offer sweeping views over the "Kyè" valleys, where a long, flat gravel stretch through chestnut woods will reveal unique corners.
After reaching Serra Pamparato, a mule track through beech and chestnut trees will lead us to the ancient village of Valcasotto. From here, we'll climb our first true alpine pass at nearly 1,400 meters before descending into the Tanaro Valley and reaching Ormea—the heart-shaped town—on a peaceful bike path.

Length: 68 km
Elevation gain: 1,400 m
Elevation loss: 900 m
Max altitude: 1,360 m
Min altitude: 450 m

3rd stage: From Ormea to Monesi. We'll immediately climb along the upper Tanaro Valley to reach the towering limestone walls of Mongioie (2,630 m) and Marguareis, which at 2,651 m is the highest peak in the Ligurian Alps. You'll ride on one of the most spectacular alpine roads along steep cliffs, Scots pine and larch forests, crossing the Gola delle Fascette, a stunning canyon that leads to one of the wildest corners of the Alps. From here, the route steepens—first on asphalt, then on gravel—to reach a mule track parallel to the ancient Via del Sale, through the Navette forest. Vast panoramas will guide us to Piaggia, nestled before the green pastures of Monte Saccarello (2,200 m), Liguria's highest peak.

Length: 48 km
Elevation gain: 1,300 m
Elevation loss: 1,000 m
Max altitude: 1,645 m
Min altitude: 730 m

4th stage: From Piaggia to Sanremo. From Piaggia, you'll reach Monesi and immediately climb to Colle del Garezzo at 1,771 meters, where the sweeping view of the Ligurian coast will surprise you. From here, a distinctly alpine gravel road cutting across the entire southern slope of Monte Saccarello will take us to Bassa di Sanson, skirting the Italian-French border for several kilometers. After that, we'll descend toward Triora, an ancient alpine village famous as the town of witches, perched on a steep ridge. From here, immersed in greenery, you'll pass from larches to chestnuts, from oaks to olive trees, reaching first the bottom of the Argentina Valley, then the coastal bike path along the sea to Sanremo.

Length: 85 km
Elevation gain: 1,000 m
Elevation loss: 1,900 m
Max altitude: 1,771 m
Min altitude: 0 m