The magical landscapes of the Alta Langa in Piedmont, pedaling over the ridges of beautiful hills rich in hazelnut groves and then descending to the valley floor, where world-famous vineyards reign.
From Cortemilia to Castino, from Cossano Belbo up to Mango, silent villages immersed in the scent of the vineyards, in a triumph of hairpin bends and continuous ups and downs that need well-trained legs.

Itinerary featured in the Guidebook Viatoribus: “Italia in Bici con Gusto”

Itinerary description:
The loop bike tour starts and returns to Cortemilia (Cuneo) for a total length of 74 km.
Taking State Road 29, the village of Castino is reached uphill. Bending to the right, we continue in the direction of Cossano Belbo, along one of the most spectacular roads in the Langhe (SP 31) surrounded by hazelnut groves, vineyards and unique views. We continue on SP 592 to Santo Stefano Belbo, turning left just before entering it in the direction of Camo. Here the climb becomes important, with hairpin bends with gradients between 8-10%; fatigue repaid by superb views that open up onto the ridge road (SP 190) that arrives at Mango.
Then we pedal in the direction of Alba, passing through Neive and up to the locality of Tre Stelle, from where it is worth a detour to the small hamlet of Barbaresco. From Tre Stelle, turn towards Treiso (SP 230), then ascend towards Benevello.
Resuming the SS 29, go back down to Borgomale and up to Castino, continuing all the way downhill to Cortemilia.

Route type: loop
Length: 74 km
Height difference in ascent: 1490 m
Downhill elevation gain: 1490 m
Highest point: 649 m
Lowest point: 196 m
Type of surface: asphalt

Technical tips:
The elevation gain is significant, so it takes trained legs to tackle this route. However, the effort is rewarded by the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Municipality of departure: Cortemilia
Place of departure: Cortemilia
Municipality of arrival: Cortemilia
Place of arrival: Cortemilia

Recommended period: March to October