ALPS OFFROAD: Most beautiful rides in Piedmont - Maira Varaita to Colle Valcavera

Welcome to the valleys Maira, Stura and Varaita - and to the breathtaking mountain passes, ridge roads and old military trails, that connect this region in the Italien Piedmont region.
If someone would ask me, where paradise is, I would answer, that paradise must be a place in the mountains. Not because you are closer to the sky, and closer to heaven, but because paradise can only be, where your heart beats a bit louder from excitment and astonishment.
Let me take you to a place, that made my heart sing from joy, to some of the most beautiful valleys of the alps, to the most stunning roads that you could imagine to travel on a motorcycle - and one of the most exciting dirt- and gravelroads in Italy, the Varaita Maira Ridge Road:
The highlights of our visit in the Piedmont region in Italy:
00:00 Introduction to the area
01:25 Approaching the first mountain passes
04:04 Visit Colle Valcavera mountain pass
07:03 Nervewrecking pass-road to Colle Fauniera
10:13 Descent to the town Marmora over the mountain pass Colle Esischie
10:54 The best hotel ever: Ceaglio Marmora
13:10 Attempt to ride Maira Stura Ridge Road offroad
14:14 Change of plans - ride to Colle di Sampeyre
16:28 The big challenge - Varaita Maira Ridge Road!
21:45 Descent to San Damiano Macra
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  • @Got2Go
    @Got2Go2 жыл бұрын

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  • @stepheneldridge6998
    @stepheneldridge69982 жыл бұрын

    Super video Lea...that mountain track was my idea of heaven on the T7!!. Lovely filming as well!! Cheers, Steve 😀👍👏

  • @jahanzaib9390
    @jahanzaib93902 жыл бұрын

    Subhanallah subhanallah subhanallah wt a mountain what a beautiful colours 🌎 wow so beautiful Lea your video very 👍

  • @johnroberts2290
    @johnroberts22902 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning place and if i win the lottery I will happily retire on the highest mountain there ☺️. Definitely my heaven.Thanks Lea for a beautiful video.👍💐

  • @clydecardy7410
    @clydecardy74102 жыл бұрын

    You were right Lea - absolutely stunning - thanks for taking us on the ride, stay safe.

  • @cemayhan
    @cemayhan2 жыл бұрын

    "Paradise should be somewhere on mountains " loved this

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill34962 жыл бұрын

    With views like that they are no wrong roads. Those cow path roads are great. Done a many a mile of those. Very few autos or people. Many here in the eastern mountains of US with beautiful views. But there are only one set of Alps. Much enjoyed.

  • @nikoscosmos
    @nikoscosmos2 жыл бұрын

    Some tricky tracks with cloud chasing and thankfully no Winebagos! A beautiful gem of an area. Really lovely.

  • @MichaelW969
    @MichaelW9692 жыл бұрын

    You made me laugh out loud today! lol. What a magnificent ride. I'm glad you made it safely. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ttrguy9952
    @ttrguy99522 жыл бұрын

    Lea Jaw Dropping Scenery!!! Only you could capture the beauty and wonder of this place the way you did! Breathtaking footage Lady!!! Now you get 2 dozen + 1 roses beautiful Lady!!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 + 🌹 Ride SAFE and BE safe Lea! 🙌👏👏👏👏👏👌👍✌🤙🙂👋

  • @madventurosox8677
    @madventurosox86772 жыл бұрын

    God, Piedmont & Mamora 👀👀 GORGEOUS!!!

  • @dharmapersona2084
    @dharmapersona20842 жыл бұрын

    The Alps are always so beautiful 😄

  • @nevaaisaka4777
    @nevaaisaka47772 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful indeed, so much to see n floating thru the scenery like a dream..N coffee☕

  • @johnstaring3210
    @johnstaring32102 жыл бұрын

    What stunning country you have just shown us. Wow, just WOW !!

  • @creedm3040
    @creedm30402 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Crazy beautiful! There were some definitely steep drop offs. Made my heart flutter. I wouldn’t have moved either and you were Stopped. So that was her issue for sure! Best!

  • @ingridgundert2638
    @ingridgundert26382 жыл бұрын

    Oh, yes so beautiful and thank you very much for the great shots . Driving the beautiful connections in the Alps, as maira stara, assietta, lgks, is so impressive and sooooooo close to heaven 😍thank you very much, many memories have been awakend, take care 🤗

  • @bikerbaz60
    @bikerbaz602 жыл бұрын

    Stunning scenery and amazing drone footage, thanks.

  • @danielpitarella
    @danielpitarella2 жыл бұрын

    Magnifique !!! A place to be, a place to ride.

  • @alexsanderh.nakazono6715
    @alexsanderh.nakazono67152 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful images, accompanied by relaxing music. Thank you from Brazil!

  • @x101abndevil4
    @x101abndevil42 жыл бұрын

    You said your video was going to have stunning scenery and breathtaking views and WOW did you deliver! This video is almost magical the way the mountains and sky combine for some of the most beautiful video you have ever shared. Thanks again for taking us along for the ride.

  • @RMGHD
    @RMGHD2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful episode! You are without a doubt the queen of that drone!

  • @adamwilson9986
    @adamwilson99862 жыл бұрын

    What a ride. Id be nervous on some of them roads. So beautiful. Great video as always.

  • @charliem5332
    @charliem53322 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful. I wanted this video to be twice as long.

  • @CT1903Can
    @CT1903Can2 жыл бұрын

    The difference between behind the scenes and after the Camera is mysterios 🙃🤔😆😆 so good

  • @njpaddler
    @njpaddler2 жыл бұрын

    That surely beats the view outside of my window in suburban New Jersey. I'm putting my eyes back into my head now. They popped out about 4 minutes in to this video. Absolutely beautiful, I agree.

  • @didierbolzer5914
    @didierbolzer59142 жыл бұрын

    Merci encore à toi pour ce splendide voyage .Amitié de Bordeaux

  • @christophmensch3945
    @christophmensch39452 жыл бұрын

    What i really like: commenting here feels like co-working on your algorithm! You use the comment to make all possible actions (a Like, a heart, a good answer) which is good for the algorithm and the commenter feels appreciated and connected! Your video and community work is real Wertarbeit, I like to be part of it and have the impression you enjoy it!

  • @Got2Go

    @Got2Go

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do!!! This time and the next two weeks commenting so late (and not so much though), because I am busy with other important things (aka making new videos for the channel 🤗)

  • @niels4361
    @niels43612 жыл бұрын

    Puhhh, I finally got my breath back. These views ARE stunning: Thank you for taking us with you. Can't wait untill next thursday

  • @tomasjarlebo3333
    @tomasjarlebo33332 жыл бұрын

    extremely beautiful !! and the hotel and the food !! wow😍

  • @The_SoloMan
    @The_SoloMan2 жыл бұрын

    You are a legend ❤️

  • @canuk_guy873
    @canuk_guy8732 жыл бұрын

    😍📷🏍💕gorgeous scenery and roads!

  • @Schweinmesser
    @Schweinmesser2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! So beautiful! That's awesome they let you park in the barn. That place you stayed is amazing. The food looked so delicious! Oh no! More roads closed. 😟I'm not surprised. You did give us a heads up last week. Take care and ride safe!

  • @robin_hornychwanderer9583
    @robin_hornychwanderer95832 жыл бұрын

    Everytime amazing Lea, I looked at the beautiful scenery and almost breathless

  • @lawrencebrandt8448
    @lawrencebrandt84482 жыл бұрын

    WOW breath taking picturest, beautiful and many more words , the scenes at the 19 + minute running time the absolute best , but I agree a bit sketchy passing others , thank you lea I do believe that show will be hard to beat , but try lol

  • @evalinder9211
    @evalinder92112 жыл бұрын

    Lea, the footage is mesmerizing. I can't wait to go on my bike but this is Sweden and I have to wait a month or two. I'm so glad that I have your wonderful videos to enjoy.

  • @ryanmalone2681
    @ryanmalone26812 жыл бұрын

    Those were epic landscape shots. Amazing roads.

  • @nyp3939
    @nyp39392 жыл бұрын

    Awesome roads. The gravel was a bit scary and I wouldn't do it two up with luggage. The asphalt is my limit. Great ride. Thanks.

  • @ewendavidson8787
    @ewendavidson87872 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic, simply amazing. I’m going to watch it again and again. I must ride these roads too and stay at the same place. Everything, just the way I would like it. We’ll done both of you.

  • @Got2Go

    @Got2Go

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s definitely a place you should go to! So stunning!

  • @redsorgum
    @redsorgum2 жыл бұрын

    Making the lady ride her bike on the right side……🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Absolutely stunning views! The place you stayed at looks very cool. I was thinking about all the delicious food to eat in Italy 🇮🇹🍝

  • @patricepuech4566
    @patricepuech45662 жыл бұрын

    Superb road trip in these magnificent mountains!

  • @theheroblob5036
    @theheroblob50362 жыл бұрын

    A genuinely inspiring video! Thank you so much for sharing it with us... 👍

  • @chris191168
    @chris1911682 жыл бұрын

    Amazing roads and fantastic view, I would love to ride there.

  • @alainwagener
    @alainwagener2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful ;-) ... and for sure, some breathtaking "roads" . Another very nice video. Thanks for taking us with u Lea.

  • @thomasgrubbstrom8097
    @thomasgrubbstrom80972 жыл бұрын

    Most stunning roads!

  • @keithprentice2100
    @keithprentice21002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your lovely journey with us all😁👍🏻 You have given my wife and I some serious inspiration to plan a great trip next year. Looking forward to your next instalment.

  • @tizianovercellino6319
    @tizianovercellino63192 жыл бұрын

    this is one of the best itinerary that you presented. I'm from Piedmont and I'm planning to go exactly trough this passes. one clarification the city of the region you are referring to is Cuneo not cueno! ::))

  • @CR-lz5yx
    @CR-lz5yx2 жыл бұрын

    Wahnsinnsbilder 👍👍👍

  • @peterb4620
    @peterb46202 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing scenery. Amazing motorbike riding. Thank you for taking us along with you on this epic and beautiful journey.

  • @bengtjohansson5221
    @bengtjohansson52212 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lea for a nother fantastic video. Its soo beutyful with the Alps. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lmstrutt
    @lmstrutt2 жыл бұрын

    This is certainly the most beautiful video that you've done! And with the scariest roads! Thank for sharing your part of the world with us.

  • @johnburgess5534
    @johnburgess55342 жыл бұрын

    Superb scenery, brilliant drone work, what a treat to ride with you. JB

  • @BibtheBoulder
    @BibtheBoulder2 жыл бұрын

    Utterly breathtaking views.....

  • @traceyshaw4515
    @traceyshaw45152 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning, thanks for sharing!

  • @deanmaguire9773
    @deanmaguire97732 жыл бұрын

    Well..l am completely lost for words...Lea what a out of this world bike ride.. truly a bucket list bike ride. I was actually moving and leaning side to side as if l was riding my own bike there with you two...awesome and thank you so much for showing this magical opportunity to go through these mountains beautiful...congrats to you Lea and travel partner...spectacular vid ❤ 🏍👍

  • @California__Sun
    @California__Sun2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Beautiful ❤️ so glad to see you riding with such Joy❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant89202 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks for the ride along and video thanks for sharing

  • @rosinanteaufreisen
    @rosinanteaufreisen2 жыл бұрын

    Super Video 👍 Grandiose Landschaft und die Pässe ein Traum 👍🤩

  • @telestrat060
    @telestrat0602 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful! I`m so glad that you explored this area. The most beautiful mountain scenery I`ve ever seen.

  • @andrewewan624
    @andrewewan6242 жыл бұрын

    Wow !! Hollywood will be calling you.. superb photos.. video.. drone footage IF that is heaven or hell..l happy to go to either..😁 Thank you for taking us along Stay safe..

  • @davidezecchi450
    @davidezecchi4502 жыл бұрын

    Nemmeno io che abito in Piemonte conoscevo tutti questi passi! Grazie 👍

  • @leocomans9311
    @leocomans93112 жыл бұрын

    What a stunning ride again Lea, thank you again. And so glad the dog decided not to capture your drone, than we had to miss some beautiful pictures. See you next week, greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @lucymason4142
    @lucymason41422 жыл бұрын

    Omg that was amazing, my favourite area to, so nice to have a long film too. You were so brave biking on that rough narrow road. Well done, I loved this video. Amazing quality too. Wasn’t that accommodation stunning..

  • @dauchaudhary6724
    @dauchaudhary67242 жыл бұрын

    absolutely love your new adventure, thanks a lot C for all the amazing impressions and all the backgrounds!! watching your video

  • @charlesharris2749
    @charlesharris27492 жыл бұрын

    "Breathtaking" views is right. You know, we didn't have any Alps back in Texas, and even less here in Florida! I've seen pictures, of course, but now I feel like I've come close to being there. Thanks so much for the inspiringly well done video!

  • @cwarren4396
    @cwarren43962 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful ride! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jeg569
    @jeg5692 жыл бұрын

    Stunning scenery Lea, must have been a hell of an adventure, laughed at the mountain bike lady waving you over and swearing. Looking forward to next week.

  • @Dobbification
    @Dobbification2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome in Italy 🇮🇹💙

  • @Sequenox
    @Sequenox2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing ride Lea! The Alps are so magical. I can't wait to see them again. We have nice mountains in California, but they are not the Alps. Love your videos as always, they are the best!-Jim

  • @frankr111th
    @frankr111th2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing views. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @burenvanpaul
    @burenvanpaul2 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful views... thank you so much... this is also where I have to go this year, Top Tip!

  • @matthewrschuler
    @matthewrschuler2 жыл бұрын

    Great video footage of a beautiful ride!

  • @MichaelKallelisOn2Wheels
    @MichaelKallelisOn2Wheels2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic ride! Paved roads, dirt roads, mountain passes, great hotel. What more can you ask for?

  • @nasirbasra
    @nasirbasra2 жыл бұрын

    👍 Now... in end ....when i calculates all my 50's comments about this vlog.... very difficult ..in only single word ... "Stunning" 👍

  • @robhahn7422
    @robhahn7422 Жыл бұрын

    Your trip inspired me and a friend to cross the French-Italian border at the Col de la Lombarde. After Demonte we went on to the Colle Fauniera, had our lunch in Marmora, on to Col d’Sampeyre. After that we went back to France crossend the border at the Colle Dell’Angello. Thanks for making everyone part of your travels. Stay save.

  • @nurrobby438
    @nurrobby4382 жыл бұрын

    💚👍👍👍 Beutiful countries....coolllllll

  • @eberu9371
    @eberu93712 жыл бұрын

    just the area where I plan to go you confirm my choice

  • @johnvaleriewelbers2995
    @johnvaleriewelbers29952 жыл бұрын

    Wow absolutely beautiful 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 love to get to that area one day🤓

  • @NooBiker
    @NooBiker2 жыл бұрын

    This was a special episode for sure. Fantastic views, great challenging roads a d a beautiful pensione to stay in 👍💪👏👏👏

  • @christophmensch3945
    @christophmensch39452 жыл бұрын

    Lea!! This video is one motorcycle adventurer superlative!! Absolutely awe inspiring views and such cool riding options!! I’m out of words and can’wait the next episode!!

  • @paulbronnenberg2075
    @paulbronnenberg20752 жыл бұрын

    REALLY amazing mountains and passes ! I admire your courage! THANKS YOU for sharing !!

  • @ricksmith1842
    @ricksmith18422 жыл бұрын

    Another pass better than the last!! Oh so beautiful. I hit the "LIKE" way before this was over!! Thanks for this trip adventure!!

  • @user-ll9zs4nc1t
    @user-ll9zs4nc1t2 жыл бұрын

    متابع من العراق السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته كل التوفيق أن شاء الله 🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤

  • @CiPi63
    @CiPi632 жыл бұрын

    Io vivo in Piemonte...;-) Valle Maira & Valle Varaita sono veramente dei posti bellissimi!!!!! :-)))) Super Video!!!

  • @grast961
    @grast9612 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic set of mountain passes, I have just shown this to my son and it looks like next year’s summer travels plans are looking good. Thank you for sharing such a brilliant destination.

  • @ulfakerblom9200
    @ulfakerblom92002 жыл бұрын

    Great video and so fine roads. Looking forward to your next episode.

  • @user-fh8rp6sb7w
    @user-fh8rp6sb7wАй бұрын

    Amazing.one part,and the music nearly had me in tears! Phil,in england

  • @Kuppes
    @Kuppes2 жыл бұрын

    TP is really a wise guy. The last pass, road, valley, etc. is ever the best. I´ll see it with my own eyes and yes, it is! Holy shit, Varaita Maira is absolute f***ing bad. ( I believe i´d choosen it too 😀) You deserved the biggest beer, for your work. BTW, you never have wrong choises during a ride on the bike inside the alps. Thxi for this great episode 😙

  • @ruudschut6286
    @ruudschut62862 жыл бұрын

    What a magnificant scenery. I so want to go for a ride in that area. 👍

  • @rickc6726
    @rickc67262 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Stunning...thanks for the Vlog!🙂👍

  • @jamesp1045
    @jamesp10452 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. I really enjoyed it.

  • @RidingPandas
    @RidingPandas2 жыл бұрын

    Guys… what can I say! 😍 I (Andrea) spent a bunch of summer vacations in Demonte with my uncle family and did many treks in Val Maira and Vale Stura… you made me remember such a beautiful time of my life that I spent in nature! Now I want to go back to those places by motorcycle!!! 😊

  • @Got2Go

    @Got2Go

    2 жыл бұрын

    You definitely should! Might be even better on a bike than the memories you already made there

  • @chema1546
    @chema15462 жыл бұрын

    Ok 👌👍 super Lea 😸

  • @sammayet9002
    @sammayet90022 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, awesome and spectacular

  • @FisherBiker155
    @FisherBiker1552 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lea for having told so well the valleys of the mountains that I know very well and that I often tour. She made me really happy that it was one of your favorite days !! Come back to Piedmont there is still a lot to see! On the other hand Piedmont in Italian literally means at the foot of the mountains! Soon.

  • @mohammednaseer374
    @mohammednaseer3742 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery through out the way, especially restaurant location is much impressive !

  • @calbackk
    @calbackk2 жыл бұрын

    A very enjoyable ride. In my opinion these tours in south and central Europe are really really interesting for us up here in the North. Thank you.

  • @emanueleghio7649
    @emanueleghio76492 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! Thank you.! ..i'm from Valle Maira (my father from Dronero and my mum from Acceglio) now I live in Valle Varaita and I love so much our valleys! Thank you for your visit and your video- work!

  • @abdulrahmanaljamea8458
    @abdulrahmanaljamea84582 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful vlogs from a wonderful woman,, greetings from Iraq ❤

  • @annekezeinstra6231
    @annekezeinstra62312 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfull trip. Those mountains 😍 what a very heavy trip.

  • @veysisitilci7697
    @veysisitilci76972 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lea,your video today was very exciting.