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Hillside Beauty


A road cycling route starting from San Remo

Experience the hillside beauty and captivating views on this road cycling route near San Remo.

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The Hillside Beauty route is an 81-kilometer road cycling route with an ascent of 2346 meters. Starting near San Remo, the route takes you through scenic countryside and hillside towns such as Belvedere Bandiera Blu, Latte, Cime de la Giraude, Dolceacqua, and Belvedere di Perinaldo. The highlight of the route is the climb up to Madonna della Costa, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. This route is suitable for well-trained amateurs who are looking for a challenging ride with breathtaking scenery.

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81 km
2346 m
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Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Sanremo City center
San Remo: Cycling hub with iconic races and challenging routes
San Remo, located in the Liguria region of Italy, is a well-known destination for road and gravel cyclists. With its diverse terrain, it offers a range of challenging climbs and thrilling descents. The town itself is bustling with cycling-related activities and events, attracting cyclists from around the world. San Remo is also famous for its iconic cycling race, the Milan-San Remo, which showcases the town's stunning coastal scenery. From a cyclist's perspective, San Remo is a must-visit destination, offering a mix of challenging routes, beautiful landscapes, and a vibrant cycling scene.
SanremoTown
San Remo, the starting point of the route, is a vibrant city known for its beautiful beaches and lively atmosphere.
Belvedere Bandiera BluViewpoint
Belvedere Bandiera Blu, located 12 kilometers into the route, offers stunning panoramic views of the Ligurian coast and the Mediterranean Sea.
LatteVillage
Latte, situated 22 kilometers into the route, is a picturesque village known for its medieval castle and charming streets.
Cime de la Giraude231 mPeak
Cime de la Giraude, at 25 kilometers into the route, is a challenging climb that rewards cyclists with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and mountains.
TruccoVillage
Trucco, located 40 kilometers into the route, is a charming hillside village known for its historic center and stunning views.
Cima d'Aurin465 mPeak
Cima d'Aurin, at 43 kilometers into the route, offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is a great spot for a photo stop.
DolceacquaVillage
Dolceacqua, a picturesque village located 50 kilometers into the route, is known for its medieval bridge and castle.
Belvedere di PerinaldoViewpoint
Belvedere di Perinaldo, situated 61 kilometers into the route, offers captivating views of the surrounding hills and valleys.
San RomoloVillage
San Romolo, at 69 kilometers into the route, is a popular cycling spot with a challenging climb and stunning vistas.
Madonna della CostaViewpoint
Madonna della Costa, the final destination of the route, is a famous pilgrimage site with a beautiful hilltop church.
Finish: Sanremo City center
San Remo: Cycling hub with iconic races and challenging routes

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