Tour of 105
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Tour of 105

Details

Roisan (the village of Moulin)

Departure location

Roisan

Municipality

average

Effort

MC

Difficulty

693 m

Ascent vertical drop

2h 30m

Total time

Description

The Giro del 105 is a challenging loop route, ideal for those looking for an intense yet rewarding ride. After an initial warm-up section, the route really gets going with a long, continuous climb to the highest point, featuring steady gradients that require a good pace and a minimum level of fitness.

Once at the summit, the varied and dynamic descent alternates between smooth sections and slightly more technical passages, ensuring the ride remains thoroughly enjoyable. The return leg leads g...

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Details

Roisan (the village of Moulin)

Departure location

Roisan

Municipality

average

Effort

MC

Difficulty

1h 35m

Ascent time

0h 55m

Descent time

2h 30m

Total time

738 m

Starting elevation

1.290 m

Arrival elevation

693 m

Ascent vertical drop

19.400 m

Total length

alcuni

Exposure

Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct

Best period

medium

Crowding

Overview

The Giro del 105 is a challenging loop route, ideal for those looking for an intense yet rewarding ride. After an initial warm-up section, the route really gets going with a long, continuous climb to the highest point, featuring steady gradients that require a good pace and a minimum level of fitness.

Once at the summit, the varied and dynamic descent alternates between smooth sections and slightly more technical passages, ensuring the ride remains thoroughly enjoyable. The return leg leads gently back to the start, completing a well-balanced loop along dirt tracks and unpaved roads, through woodland and open countryside.

Reaching the start

Access to the starting point of the Giro dei Ru is straightforward and easily reached by car. From Aosta, head up the Valpelline along the SR28 towards Roisan. Once you reach the village, follow the signs for the sports ground / Grand Combin area.

Once you reach the sports area, you can park near the sports ground. The starting point of the route is on a dirt track not far away; it is easy to spot and can be reached directly by bike.

The approach is short and presents no particular difficulties, making the route easy to reach even for families or those coming from outside the valley.

The route

The Giro del 105 is a challenging circular route, designed for those who want to tackle a more intense ride without sacrificing the pleasure of discovery. The route builds up gradually, allowing you to ease into the rhythm of the ride before tackling the main climb, the real highlight of the tour.

After an initial warm-up section on smooth terrain, the climb takes shape and leads the cyclist along a continuous, steady ascent. The gradients, whilst never extreme but consistently steep, require good pacing and a minimum level of fitness, making the route accessible to cyclists already accustomed to medium-length rides. As you gain altitude, the landscape opens up, offering ever-wider views of the valley and the surrounding mountains, which make the effort of the climb well worth it.

Once you reach the highest point, the route changes in pace and character. The descent is varied and dynamic, alternating between smooth sections and slightly more technical passages – never extreme, but still enough to keep you on your toes. It is a fun descent, inviting you to let the bike run freely without ever losing control, making the most of the good surface and the route’s clarity.

The return to the starting point is gradual, gently guiding the cyclist as the loop comes to a close. This helps to make the overall experience well-balanced, without any sudden final bursts of effort, but with a sense of fulfilment.

The terrain is mainly on dirt tracks and unpaved roads, with sections passing through woodland and others in more open countryside, in a constant alternation of environments that make the route interesting from a scenic point of view. Despite the absence of significant technical difficulties, the ride still requires physical effort, especially in the central section.

The Giro del 105 is therefore ideal for cyclists looking to test themselves on a route of medium difficulty, combining climbs, fun descents and the beauty of the countryside. A well-rounded route, where the effort is always proportionate to the final sense of satisfaction.

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15 August 2026, 15:49