RIVAROLO – COLLE DEL NIVOLET: PEDALLING TO DISCOVER THE CANAVESE DISTRICT

01/04/2026 - 31/10/2026
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Rivarolo Canavese
Heroic cycling

Description

The “carovana rosa” (the official vehicles and sponsor vehicles that precede the riders at almost every stage) arrived for the first time in the Orco Valley in 2019 during the 13th stage Pinerolo-Ceresole Reale with arrival at Lake Serrù above Ceresole Reale. Rivarolo was “Stage City” on 22 May 2022, for the section that climbs to Cogne. It had already hosted an arrival of the Giro in 2014.


Program

Day 1

Check-in to a hotel in Rivarolo, "Stage City" of the Giro d'Italia 2022 for the hamlet which climbs to Cogne and offers harmony, good food and outdoor living in close contact with nature in a friendly and comfortable setting.
Afternoon at leisure, to discover the most fascinating places of the area. We recommend a visit to the centre of Rivarolo Canavese which is found in the plain of the Canavese district, do not miss out on the medieval Malgrà Castle to continue along the High Street with its arcades and shops.
Evening dedicated to tasting excellent beers of a well-known local producer at his brewery, an excellent excuse to accompany the delicious hamburgers created with fresh bread of a well-known bakery of the area which uses 0-mileage flour and stuffed with all the local specialties such as excellent minced meat and the cheeses aged in the valleys of the Canavese district, or to taste the delicious vegetarian version.
Return to hotel and overnight accommodation.

Day 2

Rich breakfast in hotel.
A day pedaling among the clouds. On your saddle towards the Park of the Gran Paradiso. Between roads closed to traffic, the Canavese area is perfect for cycling,
and a true breeding ground for cyclists. The beauty of Serrù awaits and there is no shortage of effort. The 71 km route with an elevation gain of 2,522 m starts from Rivarolo Canavese to tackle a first flat stretch towards Ozegna, Castellamonte and Cuorgnè to Locana. The road is always slightly uphill but with gentle gradients. Continue to Noasca and following a series of hairpin bends with demanding gradients return to almost flat ground. The arrival in Ceresole Reale and the beautiful view of the lake will prepare you for the last uphill climb. After a short flat section start the last truly demanding 15km stretch. Arrive at Lake Serrù, the finish line of stage 13 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia. The last 5.5 km remain before reaching Colle del Nivolet.

LENGTH 71km
ELEVATION GAIN 2,511m
MIN. ALTITUDE 286
MAX. ALTITUDE 2616m
BIKE Road/Gravel

Day 3

Breakfast in hotel and checkout.
Transfer to Settimo Vittone among the heroic grape varieties that produce the excellent wines of the territory, such as Nebbiolo and Carema,
Lunch in agriturismo will be a further confirmation of what these lands have skilfully handed down with their culinary traditions.

Rates / Supplements

Price per person from:

€ 246,00 (groups of 1 pax)

The price does not include:

• Transfers, any tourist tax, extras, personal expenses, and anything not listed under "The price includes"
• Medical and baggage insurance
• Cancellation insurance

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Rivarolo-Nivolet
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