5 Laghi, Val Sanguinio (completa)

Loop tour with many non-pedalable sections that passes through the 5 Lakes Valley and descends from the Sanguinio Valley. However, the effort of the climb is repaid by the endless descent (about 2h). Start from Valgoglio, at an altitude of 900 meters. It climbs on first paved, then beaten road until about 1800m.

From here the all-pushing trail begins to the Lago Nero refuge. (About 300m positive elevation gain). Last water point.

Continue with push and pedaled sections to Lake Aviasco.

Last section (300 meters of elevation gain) push on less challenging slopes, last 30 meters before Aviasco pass to be done with bike on shoulder. Ascent to Aviasco mountain in sections rideable.

Flat 500-meter traverse on scree/gravel to Val Sanguinio pass. (Just before the pass there is an awkward step to do with bike in hand, best if you are two.)

Here begins a very long descent (7km over 1000 meters of elevation gain) that in about 1-2 hours will take us to the Gianpace refuge. This is initially a freeride descent. Then on trail, often single track ll Mountain, with lots of interesting passages and a few raises. Final descent from Gianpace hut on very rocky and super fun trail. Tour not for everyone, very physically demanding, which I recommend doing with non-electric mtb.