Bike routes of Conte Rosso
Cycling through History, Flavors and Nature in the Lower Susa Valley
Discover the Lower Susa Valley and its surroundings by bike: an authentic land, far from the most famous tourist routes, where the plains meet the Alps and history intertwines with landscapes.
Among morainic hills, medieval villages and hidden vineyards, this cycling journey combines the pleasure of slow discovery with the taste of Piedmontese cuisine, without forgetting the charm of the great climbs that have shaped the history of cycling.
Here every pedal stroke is a genuine encounter with the land. Authentic flavors – from natural wines to high-altitude olive oil, all the way to zero-km Piedmontese cuisine – tell stories of passion and sustainability. Cultural stops, from the Sacra di San Michele to Roman and Medieval Susa, reveal the depth of a valley that has always been a crossroads of peoples and memories.
Alongside culture and taste, there’s also space for sport: cycle routes alternating gentle flat roads with legendary Giro d’Italia climbs such as Colle del Lys and Colle Braida, offering challenges and unforgettable views.
The journey is completed by the warm and responsible hospitality of Ostello Casa Conte Rosso, a place that is not just a logistical base but an essential part of the experience, in the medieval village of Avigliana, among little shops and corners that take you back in time.
There will be time for conversation over a good dish and a glass of wine at the Ristorante Ciclocucina, part of the Casa Conte Rosso project, where cyclists are always welcome!
Pedal as much as you can and explore as much as you want
Choose from our proposals according to your time:
Colle del Lys: Giro d’Italia Climbs
• Ascent to Colle del Lys (1311 m), one of the most beloved challenges for local cyclists, with spectacular views over the Turin plain and surrounding Alps.
• Return to Avigliana by bike.
Culture & Landscapes: Sacra di San Michele and Colle Braida
• Bike tour to the Sacra di San Michele, a thousand-year-old abbey and symbol of Piedmont.
• Guided tour of the monastery and time to admire the panorama of the entire valley.
• In the afternoon, ride to Colle Braida (1007 m), a historic Giro d’Italia climb.
• Return to Avigliana by bike.
Morainic Hills & Natural Wines
• Bike tour along dirt roads, woods and cultivated fields of the Rivoli–Avigliana morainic hills.
• Wine tasting at Cascina Prever in Villarbasse: stories of vineyards, family and sustainability.
• Return to Avigliana by bike.
Via Francigena Cycle Route & Roman Susa
• Bike tour along the Via Francigena Cycle Route from Avigliana to Susa: a varied path through farmland, historic villages, woodland and Alpine views.
• Visit to the Roman and medieval center of Susa: Arch of Augustus, Porta Savoia, amphitheater and Roman aqueduct.
• Return to Avigliana by bike or train.
The Via Francigena & Alpine Olive Grove
• Ride along a stretch of the Via Francigena Cycle Route to Borgone di Susa.
• Visit to Oliveto Rossetto, a farm that cultivates olives in a unique environment, between the plain and the first Alpine slopes.
• Return to Avigliana by bike or train.
Avigliana Medieval Village & Natural Park of the Lakes
• Bike tour to discover the Lakes Park and some local producers with tastings.
• Return by bike to the medieval historic center with a visit to artisan shops and a small aperitif.
• Option to dine at Ristorante Ciclocucina.
Create your own journey and combine the proposals for a slow and mindful discovery of our territory. We are waiting for you!
Practical Information
• Base: Ostello Casa Conte Rosso – Avigliana
• Included services: overnight stay at Ostello Casa Conte Rosso, local product tastings, GPX tracks and maps, cultural information and brochures, visits and tastings as per program, cycle-tour assistance, bike storage and e-bike charging.
• Recommended period: March to November
• Level: medium–high, with routes adaptable to different training levels.
• E-bike rental available
• With guide or independently – choose how to live your journey: accompanied by a local guide or with roadbook and full freedom.
How to reach Avigliana
• By plane
Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) – 35 km from Avigliana (about 40 minutes by car or private transfer).
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) – 150 km (about 2 hours by car or train). International hub with intercontinental flights.
Milan Linate (LIN) and Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) – useful alternatives for European arrivals.
• By train
Avigliana lies on the Turin–Susa–Bardonecchia line (SFM 3). Regional trains run from Turin Porta Nuova every 30–60 minutes (duration: 35 min). TGV and Frecciarossa connections from Paris, Lyon and Milan to Turin Porta Susa.
• By car
From Turin: 25 km, about 30 minutes via the A32 Turin–Bardonecchia motorway (exit Avigliana Est or Ovest).
From France: via the Montgenèvre or Mont Cenis passes, directly connected to the Susa Valley.
