Colle delle Finestre from Meana di Susa

Route overview

Riders seeking a short but steep and mostly unpaved climb with significant elevation gain.

7.8 km climb of Colle delle Finestre from Meana di Susa, Italy, with 693 m gain on mostly unpaved minor roads.

The ride starts at Meana di Susa (1477 m) beneath Monte Fassolino and Rocca Gian Losa. It climbs 7.8 km along the Strada Provinciale del Colle delle Finestre, mostly unpaved gravel surface (99%). The average gradient is 8.9% with a maximum of 10.8%. The first half carries 53% of the elevation gain, passing near Punta Boulian and Punta Tandues around 3-4 km, then near Punta Prato di Fiera and Monte Pintas before reaching the top at 2171 m. The road is a minor road throughout. Water sources include drinking water off-route at km 0 and Sorgente Rio Arneirone spring on-route at km 4.8. There are no cafés, shops, or toilets on the climb, and the longest stretch without them is 4.8 km from the start.

Highlights

• Colle delle Finestre summit at 2171 m
• Punta Tandues peak near km 3.6
• Strada Provinciale del Colle delle Finestre road
• Spring Sorgente Rio Arneirone at km 4.8

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

33 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–21 °C in those months

Know before you go

• Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 4.8 km from the start
• 99% of the climb is gravel and unpaved
• 7.6 km on minor roads with no cycle lanes
• Steep gradients with 6.8 km over 8% and 0.8 km over 10%

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.