Strada dell'Assietta

Classic loop ride on the "Assietta Road," more or less on the east-west ridge separating the Susa and Chisone valleys. This is a former military road well passable with a gravel bike. The road is open every year from mid-June to late October due to snowfall at high altitude. Maximum elevation 2540 m above sea level. Motor vehicle access is prohibited on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July and August.

No technical difficulties. The only section to be traveled with caution, only in rain/wet weather, is the descent from Col Basset to Sestriere due to slippery ground (fine dust).

• Start/end from the free so-called "cyclist parking lot" in Pourrieres (Val Chisone).
• Ascent on paved road to Pian dell'Alpe. Little traffic.
• From Sestriere, return on paved road with some traffic. There are sections where alternatives would be possible, but this is the fastest option.

Full information: http://www.stradadellassietta.it/