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San Damiano Macra

Colle di Melle – Birrone Pass loop from San Damiano Macra

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Italy
Piedmont
Cuneo
San Damiano Macra

Colle di Melle – Birrone Pass loop from San Damiano Macra

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2.0

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11

runners

Colle di Melle – Birrone Pass loop from San Damiano Macra

04:23

29.3km

1,420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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353 m

Ascent to Colle del Birrone

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Very nice and fast climb to the Birrone hill to Then continue towards the Ciabra hill where the descent begins on a fantastic single track that takes you back to …

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3.21 km

View of Val Maira

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From this point the view over the Val Maira is almost moving.

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3.53 km

Pagliero

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Pagliero is a pretty hamlet of San Damiano Macra. The town is characterized by the presence of a Romanesque bell tower.

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13.3 km

Colle di Melle

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It can be reached both from the Varaita valley (precisely from the municipality of Melle) and from the Maira valley (from the municipality of San Damiano Macra). From here you …

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17.2 km

Birrone Pass

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A nice break on the long climb of Strada dei Cannoni. Nice views to the southern valley and to the eastern mountain, and also to the western side.

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23.4 km

Towards Bersia hamlet

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This dirt road crosses some hamlets of San Damiano Macra and runs alongside the Chapel of San Marco.

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28.6 km

Small town, starting point for various excursions to the surrounding villages.
Info point on site.

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29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

8.48 km

7.26 km

1.65 km

411 m

Surfaces

9.95 km

8.34 km

4.23 km

3.74 km

2.53 km

301 m

228 m

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

9°C

57 %

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