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Piemonte Gravel Cycling Route


A gravel cycling route starting from Stresa

Explore picturesque gravel roads and discover hidden gems

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Embark on a gravel cycling adventure in Piemonte and explore scenic gravel roads surrounded by beautiful landscapes. This route offers a mix of challenging climbs and enjoyable descents. Highlights include the picturesque towns of Lesa, Comignago, and Nebbiuno. Cyclists can also admire the impressive statue of Colosso di San Carlo Borromeo and enjoy stunning views from high-altitude towns like Magognino and Motta del Santo.

gravel
73 km
1049 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Stresa Village center
Stresa: Cycling Paradise by Lake Maggiore in Stresa
Stresa, located in the Piemonte region of Italy, is a cyclist's dream destination. This locality offers a myriad of road and gravel cycling routes, allowing cyclists to explore the stunning beauty of Lake Maggiore and its surrounding mountains. Stresa serves as a starting point for one of the most famous cycling routes in the region, the Mottarone climb. The town itself also offers a range of tourist attractions, including historic landmarks and luxury hotels, making it an ideal base for cyclists.
LesaVillage
Lesa is a charming lakeside town with beautiful views of Lake Maggiore and a historic center with narrow streets and old buildings.
Motto Grande434 mPeak
Motto Grande is a hidden gem known for its rural charm with quaint houses and scenic landscapes.
ComignagoVillage
Comignago is a charming village located on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Motto Solivo377 mPeak
Motto Solivo is a village surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, attracting cycling enthusiasts with its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful nature.
DivignanoVillage
Divignano is a quaint village with a well-preserved historic center and beautiful rural landscapes.
Colosso di san Carlo Borromeo (Statua)Viewpoint
Colosso di San Carlo Borromeo is an impressive statue located on a hilltop, providing breathtaking views of the lakes and mountains.
NebbiunoVillage
Nebbiuno is a picturesque village known for its medieval fortress and charming streets lined with colorful houses.
MagogninoVillage
Magognino is a beautiful village perched on a hilltop with stunning views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding Alps.
Motta del Santo520 mPeak
Motta del Santo is a small hilltop village known for its quiet streets and beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Finish: Stresa Village center
Stresa: Cycling Paradise by Lake Maggiore in Stresa

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Baveno

Cycling paradise on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

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Verbania

Lakefront cycling paradise in Verbania

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Leggiuno

Cycling paradise near the Sacro Monte di Varese

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Lesa

Breathtaking lakeside roads and access to the famous Mottarone climb.

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Laveno

Lakefront cycling paradise with stunning views.

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Sangiano

Sangiano - Cycling Haven in Lombardia

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Monvalle

Discover the picturesque cycling routes of Monvalle and its proximity to Lake Maggiore.

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Caravate

Quaint town with nearby famous climb to Montonate.

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Arizzano

Hidden gem in the hills of Lake Maggiore.