The route starts from the Bellano shore to the Alpe Chiaro resort. Start the ride from the scenic Piazza San Giorgio, located in the heart of downtown Bellano, a short walk from the train station parking lot. Continue in a northerly direction along the eastern shore of Lake Como until you reach the ascent that, through numerous hairpin bends, leads to Sanico, passing through Vendrogno and encountering the Sanctuary Madonna delle Lacrime, of Lezzeno and the Museum of Milk and the History of Muggiasca. Once in Sanico, the route continues in the direction of Mornico, Narro and the Alpe di Giumello.  During this part of the route the gradients gradually increase, remaining always on a paved road. This is a climb about 20 km long, with initial gradients around 7 percent, gradually increasing to maximums of 12 percent. When you get to Alpe Giumello, you start on a gently descending dirt road that leads to Alpe Chiaro. The route offers spectacular views of Lake Como and the Valsassina. Along the way, there are several points to refuel with water. After crossing Alpe Chiaro, you reach the giant bench #233 where the view of Lake Como is priceless.