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What's better than a day outdoors at the foot of the mountains?
And what's better than a day outdoors at the foot of the mountains among enchanting landscapes and without the thought of having to drive a car?
This is the experience in the Terre del Monviso that allows you to arrive by train and leave by bike!
You can reach Saluzzo by train along the Savigliano-Saluzzo-Cuneo line. The line is managed by Arenaways, our partner in promoting this train+bike experience.
The BikeSquare Monviso rental companies will take care of delivering the e-bikes at the station and illustrate the route that you can follow from the BikeSquare app.
The route is simple and allows you to reach the center of Saluzzo and get to the top where the most beautiful buildings linked to the history of this town and the Marquisate of Saluzzo are concentrated.
The route continues to Staffarda and from here, after visiting the Abbey and admiring its magnificent cloister, you can pedal towards Revello which welcomes you to the Po Valley - and then return to Saluzzo.
It is advisable to book this experience at least 2 days in advance so as to allow the rental agents at the BikeSquare Monviso rental point to organize the delivery.
in paesana, at pian del re, at pian della regina, in ostana, in sanfront, in revello, in saluzzo, in staffarda, in bagnolo, in barge, in crissolo, at pian mune, in valle bronda, in brondello, in castellar, in rifreddo
Bike Monviso is a cycle route suitable for everyone that runs through the territories of Paesana, Sanfront, Rifreddo, Gambasca, Martiniana Po and Revello. The itinerary is divided into 3 loops of about 15 km each that can also be cycled individually. In addition to the help of the BikeSquare app navigator, you can follow the blue arrows with white "Bike Monviso" writing, which will accompany you between gentle climbs and descents on tarmac roads and easy dirt tracks.
What to see in Paesana
Wedged between Monviso and Monte Bracco, Paesana lies at the centre of the Po valley. Divided into two villages, spread over the two banks of the Po and named after the two parishes of Santa Maria and Santa Margherita. Definitely worth a visit are the two parishes just mentioned, the hamlet of Ghisola, which still preserves ancient rustic buildings, the hamlet of Calcinere with its 19th-century church of Sant'Antonio Abate, and Agliasco, a locality with a preferential view of Monviso.
What to see in Sanfront
Leaning against the walls of Monbracco, under a rocky outcrop, stands Balma Boves, a charming hamlet where time seems to have stopped in the Middle Ages and which recalls the villages of the pueblos navajos. In fact, the last inhabitants of this village abandoned it in the 1950s when its location was unsuitable for modern life. Today transformed into an eco-museum, it reminds us of when man, in these valleys, still lived in perfect harmony with nature, knowing how to exploit natural resources without abusing them.
What to see in Revello
The municipality of Revello lies at the foot of Monbracco; there is evidence of a settlement in the area as far back as Roman times. It flourished in the Middle Ages during the marquisate of Ludovico II and Margherita di Foix. Monuments of high artistic and cultural interest date back to that period, such as the Collegiata, a 15th-century church frescoed by a famous Flemish painter, and the Cappella Marchionale, a splendid example of late-Gothic architecture.
Delivery service to train station in Saluzzo
You can request the delivery of the e-bikes at the Saluzzo train station. When booking, you must choose 'Train station' on the first page of the booking process. The delivery of the bikes has an additional cost. It is advisable to make this request a little in advance so as to allow the rental company to organize the service.
in paesana, at pian del re, at pian della regina, in ostana, in sanfront, in revello, in saluzzo, in staffarda, in bagnolo, in barge, in crissolo, at pian mune, in valle bronda, in brondello, in castellar, in rifreddo
This pleasant and flat bike tour will take you to discover Staffarda Abbey by guiding you on a pleasant loop that winds along the slopes of Monbracco. The loop passes through the municipalities of Paesana, Barge, Martiniana Po and Sanfront, leading you to discover the historical and gastronomic wealth of this area.
What to see in Barge
The town of Barge has a very ancient history, as testified by the rock engravings found on the summit of Monte Bracco (often shortened to Monbracco). It is from the 1400s that Barge began a flourishing development mainly thanks to the quarrying industry of construction rocks from the slopes of Monbracco. Even Leonardo Da Vinci in one of his manuscripts mentions this mountain, describing it as a site for the production of a "stone as white as Carrara marble and as hard as porphyry", hence the nickname Montagna di Leonardo (Leonardo's Mountain). Barge can also boast many fine monuments and churches, such as the parish church of San Giovanni Battista, the ruins of the Lower Castle and the medieval streets of the old town centre.
What to see in Staffarda
Pedalling along secondary roads immersed in green fields, you reach the abbey of Santa Maria di Staffarda. Founded in the early 12th century by the Order of Cistercian monks on land donated by Marquis Manfredo I of Saluzzo. The abbey consists of several buildings including an impressive Romanesque/Gothic cloister, a guesthouse and a covered market. Since the Middle Ages, it has been an important centre for trade, also favoured by the products obtained from the reclamation of the surrounding farmland desired by the monks. In 1690, it suffered serious damage following the battle between the Savoy and French who were fighting over the territory of Saluzzo. It was then rebuilt in the first decades of the 18th century, altering its typical Gothic forms.
What to see in Sanfront
Leaning against the walls of Monbracco, under a rocky outcrop, stands Balma Boves, a charming hamlet where time seems to have stopped in the Middle Ages and which recalls the villages of the pueblos navajos. In fact, the last inhabitants of this village abandoned it in the 1950s when its location was unsuitable for modern life. Today, transformed into an eco-museum, it reminds us of when man, in these valleys, still lived in perfect harmony with nature, knowing how to exploit natural resources without abusing them.
in paesana, at pian del re, at pian della regina, in ostana, in sanfront, in revello, in saluzzo, in staffarda, in bagnolo, in barge, in crissolo, at pian mune, in valle bronda, in brondello, in castellar, in rifreddo
Percorso ad anello per tutti alla ricerca di alcuni luoghi simbolo del Marchesato di Saluzzo. Saluzzo è il punto ideale per partire alla scoperta delle Terre del Monviso.
Castellar e i suoi spaventapasseri
Partendo dalla stazione di Saluzzo è possibile raggiungere Castellar un piccolo borgo che vi accoglierà con il suo nobile castello. Per vederlo dovete raggiungere la cima della sua collina. Pedalando attraverserete un vero museo all'aria aperta...museo di reperti storici? di sculture? No, un museo di spaventapasseri! Vi assicuriamo che sono uno più bello dell'altro. Se capitate a Castellar nelle prime due domeniche di maggio potrete partecipare alla festa delle 'sentinelle dei campi' organizzata dall'Associazione Culturale Spaventapasseri.
Staffarda e la sua Abbazia
Lasciati gli spaventapasseri di Castellar potrete arrivare pedalando fino a Staffarda dove vi aspetta l'Abbazia di Santa Maria.
Si tratta di un monastero del periodo medievale tra i più importanti del Piemonte. Tutti gli elementi dell'Abbazia rispettano la regola della frugalità tipica dell'Ordine dei Cistercense e infatti, sia ammirando la chiesa sia attraversando il suo chiostro, sarete colpiti dalla semplicità e dall'assenza di sfarzo ma tutto nel complesso sarà davvero magnifico.
Che cosa vedere a Revello
Revello è il borgo che vi dà il benvenuto nella Valle Po e si trova ai piedi del Monte Bracco. Vi accoglie con i suoi ricchi frutteti di kiwi, pesche e mele. Pedalando potrete vedere la Chiesa della Collegiata, l'antico Palazzo Marchionale oggi sede del Comune oppure visitare il Museo Naturalistico del Fiume Po per scoprire tutto delle aree protette del Monviso e dell'ambiente che circonda il fiume Po.
in paesana, at pian del re, at pian della regina, in ostana, in sanfront, in revello, in saluzzo, in staffarda, in bagnolo, in barge, in crissolo, at pian mune, in valle bronda, in brondello, in castellar, in rifreddo
This ebike route runs between ancient hamlets and breathtaking mountain landscapes at the foot of the 'King of Stone', Monviso.
This itinerary is divided into two loops that can be cycled together or separately.
The first is simpler and climbs the slope towards Pian Munè, passing through the hamlets of Croesio, Borghini, Salis and Rocciaia, along secondary dirt roads and then descending to Paesana along the tarmac road.
The second loop, recommended for experienced cyclists, starts from Pian Munè and reaches Mount Turnour at an altitude of 1,554 metres. It then descends along well-maintained but challenging mountain dirt roads to the villages of Serre and Oncino and from there, via the provincial road, to Paesana.
In this itinerary, thanks to the aid of e-bikes, you can reach one of the most beautiful panoramic balconies towards the plains of Turin and Cuneo, Pian Munè. It is the ideal place for a quiet break away from the worries of the city after a pleasant ride that nonetheless has quite a bit of elevation gain. From there, our advice is to take the easy dirt road to Monte Turnour and continue a few hundred metres until Monviso appears in all its majesty, with its 3841 metres of altitude.
The descent from Pian Munè towards the hamlets of Serre and Oncino passes from the high-altitude meadows full of flowers in spring to the beech and chestnut woods surrounding the two hamlets.
in paesana, at pian del re, at pian della regina, in ostana, in sanfront, in revello, in saluzzo, in staffarda, in bagnolo, in barge, in crissolo, at pian mune, in valle bronda, in brondello, in castellar, in rifreddo
Questo percorso permette di raggiungere la Borgata-museo di Balma Boves da Paesana, attraverso il nuovo percorso ciclabile misto asfalto/sterrato che si sviluppa in buona parte lungo la nuova pista ciclabile che collega Paesana a Sanfront.
Una Volta raggiunta La Frazione Rocchetta di Sanfront si sale fino alle Case Forano (Bric Bardun) dove è possibile ricoverare le biciclette e proseguire a piedi (5 minuti) fino alla borgata-museo di Balma Boves.
Il rientro fino a Rocchetta si svolge lungo lo stesso percorso di salita. Una volta rientrati alla Frazione Rocchetta si sale fino alla piazza della Chiesa e poi si prosegue in direzione di Paesana, salendo sul Mombracetto tra coltivazioni di mirtilli e castagni secolari. Il sentiero prosegue in direzione di Paesana su single track e, oltrepassato un ponte con passerelle in legno (in attesa di restauro) si raggiunge la strada che rientra a Paesana, seguendo le indicazioni di colore blu “Bike Monviso”.
in paesana, at pian del re, at pian della regina, in ostana, in sanfront, in revello, in saluzzo, in staffarda, in bagnolo, in barge, in crissolo, at pian mune, in valle bronda, in brondello, in castellar, in rifreddo