Cima Ciantiplagna

The Susa Valley with the Assietta ridge borders directly on the small village of Fenestrelle, which is brimming with historic buildings and countless Mulattiera trails, and offers a breathtaking tour with the circuit over the Cima Ciantiplagna.

Description

The tour starts in Fenestrelle, known for its impressive defensive structure from centuries past. The fortress, which stretches several meters into the mountain, also serves as an ascent route. A very rough, steep and impassable path leads up to the fortress and from there continues along the more relaxed Strade Usseaux Colle delle Finestre military road, which leaves nothing to be desired with its panoramic views. This route finally takes you to Colle della Vecchia. The military installations that have fortified the entire ridge between the Susa Valley and Fenestrelle for centuries still bear witness to the engineering feat of that time. The last few meters to the highest point of the tour, the Cima Ciantiplagna, have to be covered by pushing, but offer breathtaking views into the depths. From here, you have an excellent overview of the network of roads, the surrounding mountain ridges and bike routes over 3,000 meters above sea level.

The downhill rides to the west and is relatively easy to master with a difficulty level of S1 and S2, leading epically along the ridge. The route continues in a varied manner on trails and gravel paths to Colle dell'Assietta and then continues south in a similar style. The characteristic rocky landscape, vegetation and high alpine charm of this area offer a unique experience, especially in the fall when the views are breathtaking. After arriving at the bottom of the valley at Lago di Pourrieres, side roads and small trail shortcuts lead back to the starting point.

Note: The military road has been broken off in the Colle della Vecchia area. A detour has been set up via a path. Driving on the original road is no longer possible due to significant closures.

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