La diligenza

This is a short but nice route to do by bicycle on the paved road from Montaldo to Trisobbio. The first part of the route runs along the Rio Stanavasso and then the Rio Merdarolo. Along the way there are many small country churches to visit. We recommend a break in Trisobbio to visit the castle and the village before returning to the starting point.

A bicycle route that starts from the Lavagnina lakes, passing over the dam, begins the uphill stretch. Difficult to do in the saddle without an E-MTB, there will be so many pieces where there is the need to push. You then arrive at the first "summit" and the first crossroads, but the uphill stretch continues, with less slope. The altitude is about 700m, in some points you can admire beautiful views. Carry on until you reach Strada Cirimilla, and then reach Capanne di Marcarolo. From here you...

The track descends from the village to go towards the swimming pool and then reach one of the most beautiful areas of the country which is the golf course. Part of it is private property but it is possible to cross it because from there you can reach a community of priests. Do not disturb only when there are races in progress, there is usually a sign inviting silence, in case you can also detour to an unmarked road near the villa. Once you reach the villa with the community of priests "Villa...

The route is for the most part flat apart from the route in the inhabited center. When you are in Predosa on the first dirt road before returning to the road, turning towards Via Ovada, you can also continue towards the center of Predosa, there is a stretch of dirt road that seems almost absent but following it you practically arrive in the center. Returning from Predosa to Capriata, just before the motorway bridge, there is a road on the left which can be an alternative if you want to...

The route starts from a place where you can park easily. It starts with a small climb after leaving the paved part, but generally the road is very well maintained especially in the last part. Once you arrive at the small piece of paved road between San Cristoforo and Caprirata you can decide whether to continue to San Cristoforo on the road where you have a beautiful view of the castle or continue following the indicated path. If you decide to continue on the paved road you can return to the...