ELVA, SAN DAMIANO MACRA, VALLE MAIRA, VALLE VARAITA
STRADA DEI CANNONI
The Strada dei Cannoni is a military route that always runs along the ridge of the watershed between the Maira Valley and the Varaita Valley. It was built around the middle of the nineteenth century and was never used for war purposes. Its main feature is the amazing views of the Maritime Alps and the Cottian Alps that it affords. We will ride its final section, the one at the highest altitude, which goes from the Colle del Birrone to the Colle di Sampeyre, reaching the green pastures above the hamlets of Elva.
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The itinerary of about 40 km with a significant elevation gain of about 2,100 meters is suitable for competent, trained cyclists and does not present any particular technical difficulties.
Access rules
The Strada dei Cannoni is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is free for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: access is reserved exclusively to pedestrians and cyclists.
• Tuesday and Thursday: the road is also open to motorized vehicles (cars, motorcycles, and ATVs) for which it is mandatory to purchase a ticket online from the official website www.stradadeicannoni.it. There is no toll booth or access point, but you must be able to exhibit your ticket receipt in the event of a check along the route. The regulations governing access to and travel along the Strada dei Cannoni are available on the official website of the Municipality of Busca, or by scanning the QR code on the informational signs located along the route.
Download Cycling and Cycling Tourism Itineraries in the Province of Cuneo
The ascent to the Sampeyre hill is part of the “Legendary Climbs”, six climbs made famous by the competitive achievements of professional cyclists, with a calendar of days reserved for cyclists to ensure a truly unique experience in the unspoiled nature of the Cuneo Alps. More information at: www.scalateleggendarie.it/en/home-2.
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