Where is Colle delle Finestre?
Italy, europe
7.9 km
2,203 m
hard
Year-round
Colle delle Finestre: Picture this – you're cruising through the Piemonte region of Italy, winding your way up a mountain pass that tops out at a staggering 2,203 meters (7,227 feet)! This is Strada Provinciale 172 (SP172), also known as Strada del Colle delle Finestre, linking the Susa Valley and Val Chisone.
Get ready for a wild ride with 45 hairpin turns! While mostly paved, the final 7.9 kilometers (4.9 miles) from Susa are gravel, adding to the adventure. This unpaved section is actually a historic military road dating back to the 1700s.
The full stretch from Depot to Susa clocks in at 34.3 km (21.31 miles). If you're starting in Depot, prepare for a 16 km climb with an average gradient of 7% and an elevation gain of 1,125 meters. Coming from Susa? Buckle up for an 18.62 km ascent, boasting an average gradient of 9.1% and a whopping 1,694 meters of elevation gain! The maximum gradient hits a leg-burning 16.5% in sections!
Open usually from June to the end of October, it's no wonder cyclists and motorcyclists flock here for the challenge and the incredible views. Just a heads-up: after its appearance in the Giro d'Italia, the road's condition can suffer from summer traffic.
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 7.9 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,203 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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