• Cycle Tourism
    • Active & Green

MTB-Torre S. Maria, Alpe Arcoglio inferiore e Alpe Piasci

from Sondrio e Valmalenco

A classic route offering a chance to visit some of the Torre Santa Maria mountain meadows. There is no direct easy link on roads between Arcoglio and Piasci, only a really bumpy trail, so this route has two separate aims: the amazing views offered by both options are worth the effort. The average gradient and length at times make medium pedal assist necessary. The climb starts on tarmac and continues on concrete and rough track. There are a good many hairpins before you cross to the north and reach a turn-off just before Braccia. Here go left to your first meeting with the Arcoglio Inferiore baite or mountain chalets and views out over the Bernina mountain range and Pizzo Scalino. Returning to the previous turn-off and a short crossing with final climb brings you out in the vast meadow with the Piasci baite.

(texts and technical data by Federico Pollini)

Departure / return place: Torre S.Maria 790 m

Arrival place / maximum quota: Alpe Arcoglio inferiore 1960 m

Total gradient slopes: 1250 m

Total gradient descents: 1250 m

Slopes’ total length : 13,3 km

Descents’ total length : 13,3 km

Plain total length : 0 km

Total kilometers: 26,6 km

Slopes’ middle inclination: 9 %

Slopes’ maximum inclination: 12 %

Time taken: 3-4 h

Difficulty: impegnativo

Take me here: MTB-Torre S. Maria, Alpe Arcoglio inferiore e Alpe Piasci

On the same topic

Show all

MTB-San Giuseppe, Sasso Alto

San Giuseppe, I Barchi, Lago Palù, Alpe Palù, Passo Campolungo, Monte Motta Sasso Alto - ritorno a San Giuseppe
  • Cycle Tourism

MTB-Chiuro,San Gaetano

Chiuro, Castionetto, Torre di Castionetto, Dalico, Costa di San Gaetano - ritorno a Chiuro
  • Cycle Tourism

Cycling to Cernusco sul Naviglio

Cycling to Cernusco sul Navigliov
  • Cycle Tourism

Cycling along the Navigli

Discovering the incredible Navigli area of Lombardy on two wheels.
Cycling along the Navigli
  • Cycle Tourism

The Lakes Ringway

An itinerary on two wheels immersed in a unique atmosphere.
Lecco's Brianza by bike along the lakes ringway
  • Cycle Tourism

MTB-Chiesa, Alpe dell'Oro

Chiesa in Valmalenco, Val Rosera, sterrata lungo il torrente Mallero, Sabbionaccio, Sevenedo Inferiore, Chiareggio, Alpe dell’Oro - ritorno a Chiesa in Valmalenco
  • Cycle Tourism

MTB-Berbenno, Alpe Caldenno

Berbenno di Valtellina, Polaggia, Gaggio, Prà Isio, Alpe Caldenno - ritorno a Berbenno di Valtellina
  • Cycle Tourism

MTB-Albosaggia, San Giacomo

Albosaggia Porto, Albosaggia Centro, Contrio, Cà dei Boscacci, San Giacomo, San Bernardo di Faedo, Cà Romeri, Cà dei Giugni, Giambelli, Gandola, Albosaggia Centro, Monaci, Pedruzzi, Albosaggia Porto
  • Cycle Tourism

Between Ticino and Oglio

Artificial canals, aristocratic villas and historic towns with spectacular examples of industrial archaeology to discover by bike
Monastero di San Pietro in Lamosa, Torbiere del Sebino
  • Cycle Tourism

From Como to Cremona

Canals, tricycles and a funicular that made history. And, to drive away hunger, high-calorie soft cheeses (with or without bread)
Dal Comasco al Cremonese
  • Cycle Tourism

MTB-La via dei Terrazzamenti

ovest. Morbegno, Ponte di Ganda, S. Croce, Selva Piana, provinciale per Dazio, Dazio, Regolido, S. Antonio, Bosco, Pilasco, Masino, Ardenno, Villapinta, Ronco, Maroggia, Piasci, Monastero, Regoledo di Berbenno, Foppa, Molini, Polaggia, Postalesio, Vendolo, Castione, Moroni, Triasso, Rocce Rosse, Colombera S. Anna, Campoledro, Sondrio est. Sondrio, Ponchiera, Montagna, Poggiridenti, Tresivio, Ponte, Chiuro, Castionetto di Chiuro, Teglio, Bianzone, Villa di Tirano, Tirano
  • Cycle Tourism

By bike through the streets of Lodi

Discovering the Liberty style on two wheels
By bike through the streets of Lodi
  • Cycle Tourism

Cycling along the waterways

From Brianza's lakes to the canals of Milan, a cycle tour in surrounded by nature, villages and some surprising views
Cycling along the waterways - Lombardy
  • Cycle Tourism

The most beautiful bike climbs

It's time to discover the charms of high-altitude cycling: 9 bike climbs in Lombardy
8 bike climbs in Lombardy
  • Cycle Tourism

From Valtellina to Cremona area

Terraced vineyards, mountain bike trails and characteristic eateries. And a lake that you can by steamer, taking your bike with you
From Valtellina to Cremona area
  • Cycle Tourism

On Two Wheels From Pavia to Milan

From Pavia to Milan: six stages to discover on two wheels.
First stop
  • Cycle Tourism

Walled Cities Bike Lanes Itinerary

Walled Cities Bike Lanes Itinerary, pedalling in Lombardy
  • Cycle Tourism

From Garda to the Po

Frescoes depicting lobsters and pomegranates. Freshwater fish and spicy ravioli. The route between Lake Garda and the Po offers many delights
Piazza Sordello a Mantova
  • Cycle Tourism

Garda and the course of the Chiese

A velodrome fit for champions. And more: churches, lakes, museums and an excellent virgin olive oil. From Garda to the course of the Chiese
The axis of the Chiese river, discovering the eastern lakes
  • Cycle Tourism

Cycling from Tirano to Sondrio

Discover the Beauties of Alta Valtellina: The terraces, the Sanctuary of Madonna di Tirano, the Little Red Train and much more
Tirano to Sondrio
  • Cycle Tourism