Monte Vandalino

Monte Vandalino is a premier mountain biking destination in the Cottian Alps, offering breathtaking panoramic views. The vista stretches far across the Po Valley toward Turin and Asti, and westward to the French-Italian border.

Description

The tour starts in the Pellice Valley, right in the town of Torre Pellice. At the start, the route winds steadily uphill along asphalt switchbacks, with gradients remaining at a pleasant, moderate level. After the first climb, you reach Sea di Torre, an idyllic high plateau at 1,250 meters above sea level. From there, the trail follows a cart track on unpaved ground, leading over gravel and grassy slopes to Alpe Vandalino. From the farm buildings there, the athletic challenge begins: you must push or carry your mountain bike to the summit of Monte Vandalino at 2,121 m above sea level. The effort is rewarded, as the isolated location of the ridge guarantees unobstructed views in all directions.

The descent promises first-class riding fun and begins in the upper section with difficulty levels between S1 and S2 heading toward Alpe Vandalino. It then becomes more demanding; above the tree line, varying terrain between S2 and S3 challenges your riding technique as you head toward Sea di Torre. Further along, the trail winds through wooded terrain and, in good conditions, offers smooth riding at the S2 level all the way down to the Valle Pellice. The final meters of the tour invite you to coast down on paved surfaces and return leisurely to the center of Torre Pellice.

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