Colle Fauniera
Colle dei Morti
Italy · Piedmont
2,481m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,481m
- Route length
- 47 km
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Hairpins
- 30
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - September
Route & Map
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Route
SDemonte
47 km · max 14%
▲Colle Fauniera (2,481m)
Descent
EPradleves
High Cottian Alps pass linking the Valle Stura (Demonte, via the Vallone dell’Arma) with the Val Grana (Castelmagno and Pradleves). A legendary Giro d’Italia climb, also known as Colle dei Morti, with a Marco Pantani memorial at the summit. Very narrow single-track road with rough, frost-damaged asphalt.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,805m gain
↓1,772m loss
781m → 2,488m → 814m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
30
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - September (Best: June - August)
- ›Open June - September. 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.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.3856°N, 7.1218°E
- Start (Demonte)
- 44.3147°N, 7.2996°E
- End (Pradleves)
- 44.4166°N, 7.2803°E
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