Explore Valsesia 🇮🇹
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Looking for your next European cycling holiday?
Explore the lush green valley and hills of Valsesia on FulGaz.
While it’s an area renowned for its winter sports, riding here offers a stunning alternative for those looking for incredible views but without the lung-busting climbs of other regions.
While it’s not an area with major mountain passes, it offers many possibilities for bike, e-bike or MTB in a region that is a hidden gem of Italy. This valley is a little bit of the beaten path and not overcrowded with throngs of tourists so it makes for the perfect holiday destination.
There’s also plenty to see and do off the bike, with the region including canoeing, hydrospeeding, fishing and of course the food and wine here are always a winner.
You can find all these routes in FulGaz by searching “Valsesia” in the app.
SCOPELLO TO ALAGNA VALSESIA
The climb between Scopello and Alagna Valsesia is one of the classics of Valsesia. Toward the end of the valley floor trail, which climbs steadily with a gradient of about 4%, there is a breathtaking view of the southeast face of Monte Rosa, which at 4634 meters is the second-highest mountain in Europe. On a clear day, it's possible to see the dark outline of the Regina Margherita Hut (4554 meters, the highest hut in Europe) touching the sky.
More InfoSCOPELLO TO MERA
The climb to Alpe di Mera (1560 m) is an exciting road through the woods with practically no traffic. From Scopello you will face 24 hairpin bends with 872 meters of elevation gain with an average gradient of 9%. The climb becomes progressively more challenging, with slopes reaching 14% in the final stretch. However, the fatigue of the climb is short-lived as there are stunning views of Monte Rosa. The KOM of the climb belongs to Simon Yates, with an amazing 28'36" clocked during the Giro d'Italia 2021. Are you ready to beat him?
More InfoVARALLO TO FOBELLO
Known for its Sacro Monte, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the beautiful town of Varallo, a magnificent valley floor route will take you after 17.6 kilometres with an average gradient of 2.4 per cent and 426 meters of elevation gain to Fobello, riding up the wild Mastallone Valley. Here, after cycling without traffic in the quiet atmosphere of the valley, you will be surprised to discover elegant and stately villas. If you are a fan of racing and rally cars, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Lancia Museum.
More InfoABOUT THE REGION
At the foot of Monte Rosa, the second-highest mountain in the Alps, there’s a cycling paradise, waiting to be discovered. There are no great Alpine passes, but around Valsesia and Lake Orta the possibilities for cycling adventures are endless.
Hear from the team at Rouleur on how they explored the region and took the roads less travelled…
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