North of Alba, the colors of lush nature and roads with little traffic make cycling along this scenic route pleasant and relaxing.

Prominent among the many towns traversed are Santo Stefano Roero (reached after a beautiful climb full of hairpin bends), with its 800-year-old medieval tower, and Corneliano d’Alba, where Diego Rosa, a professional road cycling cyclist, lives.

Technical description:
The route is 45 km long. It starts in Alba, with 5 km slightly uphill on a main road, and then turns left and runs up the first climb of 1,500 m, with a gradient of 8-9%. It is important to pay attention to the next descent, which is very steep, at the end of which the route continues between ups and downs typical of this area, until it faces the fantastic climb to Santo Stefano Roero.

At this point you can regain your strength thanks to a few kilometers on a slight descent, followed by a final undemanding and pleasant climb to Monteu Roero. From here it’s back to Alba between descents and plains.
Be careful not to underestimate the elevation gain, which is not high in absolute terms, but is constantly changing on these roads.

Route type: loop
Length: 45 km
Height difference in ascent: 567 m
Downhill elevation gain: 569 m
Highest point: 412 m
Lowest point: 169 m
Type of surface: asphalt

Technical tips:
Customary clothing for road cycling. Even in winter, dress light: you are always pushing on these roads because the roads in the Roero are a constant up and down.
The route is suitable for everyone, although the first climb is challenging.

Municipality of departure: Alba
Starting location: Alba
Municipality of arrival: Alba
Arrival location: Alba

Recommended period:
March to November

Where to park:
In Alba (starting point), in front of Bar Rondò, on the large traffic circle at the entrance to the city.

Useful links:
http://www.ecomuseodellerocche.it