Mountain bike between Pian di Vione and Valle Richetti

The tranquility, the deep green, and the scent of the forest floor are the main features of this beautiful route. Due to the steep sections, in some brief uphill stretches it is necessary to push the MTB. The connection between Colere and Teveno along the “old road” is smooth, fun, and completely immersed in the woods. Attention is required on the long descent from Teveno to the Valbona power plant, as the coarse road surface tests your suspension, brakes, arms, and legs.

Technical details

Difficulty: MC/MC
Length: 15 km
Moving time: 1 h 27 min
Rideability: (95% uphill)—(95% downhill)
Recommended period: April – October
Surface: Asphalt 30% — Dirt road 50% — Trail 20%
Min. elevation: 755 m — Max. elevation: 1167 m
Elevation gain: Ascent 938 m — Descent 921 m
Bike pushing required: YES — Bike carrying required: NO — GPS track: YES
GPS TRACK IS ESSENTIAL
Tested and approved by: Gian Pietro M. – Riccardo P. – Nicola T. – Alex B.
Rating: Good
Technical advice: Always carry caution, good manners, respect, and courtesy. Pay attention to marked trail deviations. Carefully evaluate weather conditions before starting.

Route

The starting point is Colere, at the parking lot by the sports field. Facing the sports field, go right and immediately left, keeping the cemetery on your left, and take the downhill trail which you will follow faithfully to the bridge.

Cross the bridge, continue straight along the dirt uphill road, which later becomes asphalt. Upon reaching Valzella, continue straight on asphalt until the top of the climb. At the last houses of the small village, turn right to resume the dirt road leading to a restored farmhouse. Continue straight, following the trail until it intersects another dirt road.

WATCH FOR THE NEXT TURN

Turn left along a steep uphill section until you reach the asphalt road again at Magnone. Turn right and, after about 300 m, at a sharp curve, turn right and descend a set of concrete steps. Resume the trail and follow it faithfully without deviation until reaching the cemetery in Teveno. Turn left onto asphalt until the main road, then right on asphalt, crossing the bridge on the Provincial Road.

WATCH FOR THE NEXT TURN

Immediately after the bridge, take the long, beautiful, and challenging dirt descent leading to the Valbona power plant. Continue until you intersect the asphalt road again, follow it past the industrial area in “Ponte Formello,” until the stop sign. Turn right toward Dezzo di Scalve.

WATCH FOR THE NEXT TURN

Upon reaching Dezzo, a few meters before the junction for Passo della Presolana, take the “Via de O’” to the right, following it faithfully. Continue up the cemented road, which later becomes dirt. Pass the fitness trail, the first houses, and reach the asphalt at the stop. Continue straight, then follow the pedestrian path leading back to the starting point.

Original text adapted. For more information and detailed route map, you can download the printable route sheet or click here (Route No. 3).
Route published in collaboration with ORANGEMTB
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