Mountain bike from Colere to Giovetto Natural reserve

Azzone and its historic center, the restored sawmill, and the unique scents of the forest inside the Giovetto Park are the absolute main carachters of this fascinating route. A long and beautiful dirt descent from Passo del Giovetto to the “Lago Giallo” area. Then we follow the panoramic asphalt road down to Dezzo di Scalve in the valley. The final steep climb from Dezzo to Colere completes the return.

Technical details

Difficulty: MC/MC
Length: 23.2 km
Moving time: 2 h 00 min
Rideability: (95% uphill)—(100% downhill)
Recommended period: April – October
Asphalt: 50% — Dirt road: 40% — Trail: 10%
Min altitude: 744 m — Max altitude: 1320 m
Elevation gain: Ascent 1393 m — Descent 1400 m
Push sections: YES — Bike carrying sections: NO — GPS track: YES
GPS TRACK IS ESSENTIAL
Tested and approved by: Gian Pietro M.- Nicola T.

Rating: Good
Technical advice: Always carry caution, good manners, respect, and courtesy. Pay attention to marked deviations. Carefully evaluate weather conditions before starting. A long and beautiful dirt descent from Passo del Giovetto to “Lago Giallo”. Then follow the panoramic asphalt road down to Dezzo di Scalve in the valley. The final steep climb from Dezzo to Colere completes the return.

Route

The starting point is Colere, at the parking area of the sports field. Head to the main road and turn right, passing through Colere’s main square, then a few meters ahead, turn right onto Via Riga. Follow the dirt road and just after crossing the bridge, turn right downhill and follow the road called Via de O’, which is steep, partially cemented, and leads to Dezzo di Scalve.

At the intersection with the Provincial Road SP (ex SS) 294, turn left. At the bridge, turn right and follow the asphalt climb for about two kilometers up to Azzone. In the town center, the asphalt flattens out; continue straight toward the church, pass it, and follow the signs for the Natural Reserve of the Giovetto Woods. From here, follow faithfully the beautiful dirt road fully immersed in nature. Pass the restored sawmill, then at the next fork, follow the dirt road turning right into the Formica Rufa Reserve. Continue until reaching Passo del Giovetto.

WATCH FOR THE NEXT TURN

From Passo del Giovetto, turn right on dirt for the long and fast descent until reaching the asphalt road leading to Borno. Turn right and follow the asphalt toward Dosso. Continue until the bridge in Dezzo di Scalve, turn right, pass the junction to Presolana Pass, and immediately turn left to rejoin Via de O’ for the return to Colere.
Follow faithfully the steep cemented road, later on dirt, pass the fitness trail, and reach the asphalt. At the stop, continue straight, then follow the pedestrian path to return to the starting point.

Original text adapted. For more information and detailed route maps, you can download the printable sheet or click here (Route n. 5).
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