Colle di Servagno

Thanks to the historic military infrastructure from the 1940s, the Gardetta plateau offers a variety of trail options between the Valle Stura and Valle Maira. The descent from Colle di Servagno is particularly rewarding for technically experienced mountain bikers - a challenging trail with epic views over the alpine landscape.

Description

The route starts in the small village of Pietraporzio. At first, you roll relaxed on asphalt before climbing the old military road on gravel - always accompanied by fantastic views of the Valle Stura. You gradually reach the Strada Militare della Gardetta, which runs impressively through the wide plateau. The former military road leads through a very inviting high plateau before you turn left below Monte Servagno and push your bike up to Colle di Servagno.

On arrival at the pass, a first-class panorama opens up - with views in several directions that only the high Alps can offer. The descent then starts extremely technically at difficulty level S4/S4+, but becomes increasingly flowy and finally settles at S3 level.

In the lower section, you come across the trail from Rocca Brancia - a real treat, both scenically and in terms of riding technique. The route continues steadily downhill on a flowing mule track before becoming a little more selective towards the end. Finally, the trail joins the main road above the Piazzole di Serre gorge.

If you keep your eyes peeled, you can discover hidden facilities of the Vallo Alpino in the northern rock faces. You then pass under the main road tunnel and take the last trail cut-offs that ride back to the starting point in Pietraporzio.

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