VILLAR PEROSA Monte Rocciacotello Ring

We ascend to the 18th-century church of San Pietro in Vincoli, a historic-architectural monument overlooking the lower valley. Continuing on the paved road, we pass the hamlets Caserme and Didiera, then on a dirt track we proceed to the hamlet Podio and from here a long traverse leads us to Colle Cumola (935 m). Following the dirt trail we arrive at Colle di Pramartino (916 m), which has seen the Giro d'Italia pass several times; then following the signs we take the path that leads to the Belvedere, where the imposing marble face of the Statue of Liberty, a work by sculptor Edoardo Rubino, stands out; from the square you can admire a vast panorama of the Pinerolo plain.

Passing at the foot of Monte Rocciacotello, we descend through the woods towards Porte, quickly reaching the locality Fontana degli Alpini (745 m), where we can refill water. We take a traverse that at mid-slope leads us, first on dirt and then on asphalt, to San Benedetto (820 m), another splendid panoramic point over the territories of Porte, Turina and San Germano Chisone. We continue again on dirt descending towards the hamlet Prietti of Villar Perosa, then along Via Trieste we quickly return to the valley floor and to the starting point.

Adequate clothing and equipment are recommended.

Coming from Turin, take the motorway to Pinerolo, then continue towards Val Chisone. Follow the SR23 del Sestriere to the village of Villar Perosa.

At the starting point there are numerous free parking spaces.

Between Colle Cumula and Colle di Pramartino, the route overlaps with the Ring 15 "Pedemontano" of UPSLOWTOUR.

At the starting point (Cinema-Theater "A Window on the Valleys") there is a free charging point for e-bikes, as well as a pump track for adults and children.