On the roads of the Campionissimo
The Streets of Coppi
Three rings between Tortonese, Gaviese and Ovadese on the roads linked to the history of Fausto Coppi. The 196 km in total can be tackled separately or combined in a multi-day journey, choosing the distance and altitude difference based on your preparation.
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Trails
01Ring 1
Tortona→Tortona
Ring with departure and arrival at Tortona, 80.6 km and +1124 m of altitude difference: one of the three rings dedicated to the streets that were Fausto Coppi's training ground. From Tortona you go up towards Castellania, the birthplace of Fausto and Serse Coppi, then Sant'Agata Fossili, Cassano Spinola, Val Borbera, Garbagna, Avolasca and Sarezzano before returning.- 80.6 km
- +1124 m
- 6 h 15 min
02Ring 2
Gavi→Gavi
Ring with departure and arrival at Gavi, 69.7 km and +869 m of altitude difference: one of the three rings dedicated to the streets that were Fausto Coppi's training ground. From Gavi you can reach Voltaggio and the Eremiti pass; the return passes through Basaluzzo, Novi Ligure, Villa Coppi and Tassarolo.- 69.7 km
- +869 m
- 5 h 35 min
03Ring 3
Ovada→Ovada
Ring with departure and arrival at Ovada, 46.6 km and +677 m of altitude difference: one of the three rings dedicated to the streets that were Fausto Coppi's training ground. From Ovada you touch Trisobbio, Morsasco, Rivalta Bormida, Predosa and Castelferro; the climb towards Mantovana leads to Rocca Grimalda and the return.- 46.6 km
- +677 m
- 3 h 40 min
Contents and images from the official sheets indicated.