Nivolet Pass
Colle del Nivolet
Italy · Piedmont
2,612m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,612m
- Route length
- 20 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 30
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SCeresole Reale
20 km · max 10%
▲Nivolet Pass (2,612m)
Descent
EColle del Nivolet (dead end)
Spectacular dead-end road in Gran Paradiso National Park reaching 2,612m. Stunning alpine lakes, ibex sightings, and pristine wilderness. Closed to private traffic on some summer weekends.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,382m gain
↓414m loss
1,571m → 2,634m → 2,539m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
30
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 45.5167°N, 7.1500°E
- Start (Ceresole Reale)
- 45.4333°N, 7.2167°E
- End (Colle del Nivolet (dead end))
- 45.5167°N, 7.1500°E
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