Primary Piemonte base at the foot of the Maritime and Cottian Alps. Direct access to Colle di Fauniera, Colle dell'Agnello, and the Cuneo climb circuit. Most established cycling base in the region.

Piemonte plain town with access to the Po valley endurance roads and the Colle dell'Agnello approach from the east. Flatter immediate surrounds than Cuneo with longer approach rides to the cols.

Susa valley base with direct access to Col du Mont Cenis, Colle del Moncenisio, and the French border cols. Gateway to the Fréjus sector and the Piemonte–French Alps crossover routes.

High Susa valley base at approximately 1,350 m near the Montgenèvre pass. Direct access to the highest Piemonte cols and the French border climbs. Altitude-ready base for serious climbing blocks.

Valle d'Aosta city base with access to the Gran San Bernardo, Col de la Thuile, and Cervinia approach roads. Gateway to the Aosta valley's major high-alpine passes.

Ligurian Riviera base with direct access to the Cipressa and Poggio climbs from the Milano–Sanremo parcours. Coastal endurance roads and punchy Ligurian climb network.

Western Ligurian base with access to the same Riviera coast roads and inland valley climbs as Sanremo. Slightly quieter infrastructure but similar terrain access.