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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)

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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 can taste the typical recipes of the local cuisine, famous for the "Slow Food" movement.

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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 of a previous fortress from the 11th century, dominates the town from above.
The village preserves medieval elements, such as decorated peaks and terracotta friezes from the 15th century, as well as a house with a typical Gothic structure.
The parish church of Saints Philip and James, built in the 18th century, houses significant works of art, including a fresco depicting the "Pietà" dated 1422.
The recent history of Verzuolo is linked to the Burgo paper mill, founded at the beginning of the 20th century by the engineer Luigi Burgo, who contributed to the economic development of the area.

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10.7 km

Historic center of Piasco

Highlight • Historical Site

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 Saluzzo up to the Savoy.
Among the medieval testimonies still visible today, the civic tower, once a bell tower, and the Church of San Giovanni stand out. The Porporati castle, dating back to 1655, dominates the historic center.

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11.8 km

Chapel of Sant'Antonio, Piasco

Highlight • Religious Site

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 times over time. The row of kidney-shaped windows surrounding it is interesting.
Easily reached on the old road from Piasco to Venasca, now used only by sparse local traffic.

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27.5 km

Church of Santo Stefano and Frassino Town Center

Highlight • Religious Site

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 simple structure but with the façade painted in neo-Gothic style, and the main square of the town, where the market takes place. In the square there is a bar-restaurant, a bed & breakfast, and - very important - public toilets. It's not much, but it's a good place to stop, and the bar-restaurant is well worth it.

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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 a typical mountain village, well preserved/restored, with various points of interest. The parish church is worth a visit. The square in front is a good spot to rest, and there are several bars and cafes that can provide a base. It is worth crossing it all following the old road, avoiding the ring road.

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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 dam, built in the early 1940s, is worth a look. The Alevè tourist refuge offers an excellent base. The lakeside promenade towards the Maddalena hamlet (Pontechianale) is beautiful.

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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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66.2 km

Viewpoint

131 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

105 km

19.7 km

5.53 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

123 km

3.63 km

1.90 km

1.70 km

566 m

548 m

Elevation

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Sunday 23 August

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47 %

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Historic center of Saluzzo – Chianale loop from Saluzzo

Historic center of Saluzzo

Verzuolo

Historic center of Piasco

Chapel of Sant'Antonio, Piasco

Church of Santo Stefano and Frassino Town Center

Sampeyre

Castello

Chianale

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