Passo di Tesina

Passo di Tessina

The Passo di Tesina in Valle Stura offers a transnational trail tour of superlatives with historic buildings in high alpine terrain.

Description

Start on the Lombarda Pass road from Vinadio to Isola 2000 on the Italian side. Here the route is initially on asphalt up to the Santuario di Sant'Anna di Vinadio church (2075 meters above sea level). From here on, a different uphill sets the tone: On an old military road, you wind your way towards Col du Lausfer and immerse yourself in a breathtaking mountain world. Surrounded by eagles and ibexes, you crank and push your bike up to 2430 meters above sea level. The moment of crossing is classic for a yoke. Suddenly you have the next valley in front of you and the orientation for the next step of the tour. The route briefly descends to Lac Lausfer Supérieur on difficulty S2 to S3, before you push your bike again briefly up to Colle Saboule (2460 meters above sea level). Passing the old military buildings of the Vallo Alpino again, the route then continues on a difficulty level of S2 to S3 up to the Passo di Tesina (2400 meters above sea level). At the Passo di Tesina, you have the starting point in sight again and the last trail descent without a climb in front of you. The route continues on a difficulty level of S2 to S3 back to Santuario di Sant'Anna di Vinadio and from here continues along the trail to the starting point at the pass road. Conclusion: A fantastic tour in the heart of the Maritime Alps with a historical background, breathtaking views and a natural and animal landscape that is rarely found in the Alps.

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