Colle della Fauniera
Italy · Piedmont
2,481m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,481m
- Route length
- 22 km
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - September
Route & Map
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Route
SDemonte
22 km · max 14%
▲Colle della Fauniera (2,481m)
Descent
EColle della Fauniera (dead end)
Dramatic dead-end climb in the Maritime Alps. Famous Giro d'Italia summit, sometimes designated as Cima Coppi. Also known as Colle dei Morti. Extremely challenging.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑556m gain
↓221m loss
766m → 1,110m → 1,101m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
2
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
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
- 44.3333°N, 7.2500°E
- Start (Demonte)
- 44.3167°N, 7.3000°E
- End (Colle della Fauniera (dead end))
- 44.3333°N, 7.2500°E
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