A long descent but without any particular technical difficulties, it features a varied alternation of paths, dirt tracks, mule tracks and paved sections, which enliven the route. The landscape is of considerable naturalistic interest and fades from the high mountains to the vine terraces of the valley floor.

Technical description:

1) THE RISE.
– FROM TIRANO (by car or bike): from the Tirano bus station square, ride along the right bank of the Adda River and take the bike path, following it to Lovero. Cross the bridge and reach Vervio from where a paved road climbs toAlpe Susen. We then continue on a dirt road to the parking lot located below the Schiazzera Shelter (2.30/3 hours).

– FROM THE SCHIAZZERA PARK (2,000 m.): push the bike for ten minutes to the Schiazzera Shelter (2,077 m asl) and climb up along a path, in places by hand bike, until it meets the Sentiero Italia at an elevation of 2,176 m. From here, pedaling on a mule track, we reach the maximum elevation of the trail placed on the traverse at 2,210 m asl.

2) THE DESCENT
– FROM SCHIAZZERA TO TIRANO: 12 km (elevation gain: 1,782 m.)
Descent appreciable for length, smoothness and absence of steep inclines and difficult sections, with frequent alternation of trails, dirt roads and asphalt.
The first stretch to Sovo is all on easy trail. From here you follow a dirt road, take a mule track on the left with several switchbacks, then a dirt road again and then more asphalt until you reach above Baruffini.
The final part that descends to Tirano runs amidst terraced vineyards, which from here extend for miles up the Rhaetian slope toward the Lower Valtellina.

Thanks to the Valtellina Terziere Superiore Tourist Consortium.

Length: 14 km
Height difference in ascent: 452 m
Downhill elevation gain: 2049 m
Highest point: 2209 m
Lowest point: 424 m
Type of surface: mixed

Municipality of departure: Vervio
Starting location: Vervio
Municipality of arrival: Tirano
Place of arrival: Tirano

Recommended period:
May to October

Useful links:
http://www.fivecrazydown.com/
http://www.valtellinaturismo.com/