Malaspina-Doria Castle – Tomarlo Pass loop from Ferriere

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Malaspina-Doria Castle – Tomarlo Pass loop from Ferriere

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Malaspina-Doria Castle – Tomarlo Pass loop from Ferriere

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55.9km

1,540m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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14.7 km

Passo del Crociglia

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Climbing from Selva (a hamlet of Ferriere), keep right and continue towards the GAEP "Vincenzo Stoto" refuge (closed on September 14th) and shortly after you reach the Crociglia Pass. The …

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22.1 km

Passo di Monte di Mezzo

Mountain Pass

25.5 km

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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25.8 km

View of Santo Stefano d'Aveto and the Castle

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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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27.5 km

View of Santo Stefano d'Aveto

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seen panoramic, shortly after the town climbing towards the Tomarlo

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33.6 km

Tomarlo Pass

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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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39.6 km

Passo Zovallo

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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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46.6 km