Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Colle delle Finestre

Colle delle Finestre

Italy · Piedmont

2,178m

Key Facts

Elevation
2,178m
Route length
18 km
Max gradient
14%
Hairpins
42
Driving difficulty
Demanding (4/5)
Surface
Mixed (partly unpaved near summit)
Open
June - October

Route & Map

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Route

SMeana di Susa
18 km · max 14%
Colle delle Finestre (2,178m)
Descent
EUsseaux
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Famous for its dramatic unpaved final 8km to the summit, memorably featured in the Giro d'Italia. The descent to Usseaux is fully paved.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

769m1,119m1,470m1,820m2,170m0 km10 km20 km2,170m
1,476m gain
793m loss
769m → 2,170m → 1,452m

Difficulty

Demanding

4/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

42

A relentless sequence of switchbacks

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.
  • Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.

Coordinates

Summit
45.0833°N, 7.0583°E
Start (Meana di Susa)
45.1167°N, 7.0667°E
End (Usseaux)
45.0500°N, 7.0333°E
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