LOOP ROUTE OF GARDETTA -BC

Good, after a rich breakfast you are ready to head out. No cars! You leave directly from here on your MTB.

The circuit presents the “climbing” to a series of passes, in a various environment:
A first hill in the shadow of the woods is followed by a second one situated in wide pastures and steep rocky slopes.

Leave the Marmotte Hotel and head towards the valley along the dirt track that from B.ta Frere drops along the right side of the Maira stream to B.ta Maddalena.
Here you need to turn onto the pavement until Prazzo Superiore, where turning right you return to the river and pass a little bridge; continue going up along the forest track, towards the valley, and go up until Colle San Giovanni (1650 m).
Here you need to follow the paved road, first downhill, then uphill towards Preit and Grange Pratolungo, where you should avoid crossing the bridge on the left. Reach Colle del Preit, where the paved road is substituted by a dirt track that reaches first Rifugio della Gardetta (2335 m) and then Passo della Gardetta (2437 m).

You have arrived at the panoramic destination! A bit of effort but it was worth it, right?
Time for photos! Snap away and share with our hashtag:

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For the descent, take the trail that with a steep slope brings you in Vallone di Unerzio, where you can visit Viviere, Pratorotondo, Chialvetta and Gheit. From there, take “La scurcio”, a single trail that brings you to b.ta Frere.

You have returned to the Marmotte Hotel. Today’s excursion is over. Good Job!
Now you can enjoy a well deserved rest in the garden, sipping a nice cold beer!

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