Pian della Mussa
Italy, europe
N/A
1,847 m
hard
Year-round
# Pian della Mussa
Tucked away in Turin's Province, the charming mountain town of Pian della Mussa sits pretty at 1,847 meters (6,059 feet) above sea level in Piedmont's stunning landscape.
Getting up there? You'll be taking Strada Provinciale 1 delle Valli di Lanzo — and trust us, this road means business. It's fully paved, which is the good news. The bad news? Some stretches hit a jaw-dropping 17.1% gradient that'll have your car (and your nerves) working overtime.
If you're feeling adventurous, there's also a wild, unpaved route heading toward Val Viola Pass that'll give you that true off-the-beaten-path experience.
Where is it?
Pian della Mussa is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 42.6721, 11.5296
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 1,847 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 42.6721, 11.5296
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