Once in Murazzano, the cyclist might well choose to take a short break to refresh him or herself with some of the delicious locally produced cheese (also known as 'Murazzano') in order to continue refreshed along the challenging route that awaits. The route now takes the visitor through tranquil pasture land until the village of Mombarcaro, reached only after grappling with the ascent 'Fausto Coppi'. Mombarcaro is known as 'the peak of the Langa' for its height above sea level and is also renowned for its 'Strada Romantica' or 'romantic road' which forms part of an entire system of clearly indicated 'romantic roads' distributed throughout the Langa, all possessing a series of breathtaking views.
The next stop is Sinio, which includes other stretches of 'Strada Romantica', and is where the next taxing stretch of road begins. This is part is dedicated to Gino Bartali and runs between Sinio and Albaretto della Torre. This is the most gruelling stretch of road of the whole trail where expert cyclists will really put their skill and endurance to the test. After this heroic enterprise the extraordinary beauty of the landscape will reward all your efforts.
