Colle Fauniera (Fauniera Pass) – Colle Fauniera loop from Demonte

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Colle Fauniera (Fauniera Pass) – Colle Fauniera loop from Demonte

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Colle Fauniera (Fauniera Pass) – Colle Fauniera loop from Demonte

04:12

49.0km

1,740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.3 km

Alpine Road of the Grana and Maira Valleys

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

A high alpine side street that offers the possibility to go round trips to the side valleys Valle Grana and Valle Meira.

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21.3 km

Scenic road of Colle della Fauniera

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Stretch of road that connects the Colle della Fauniera to the Colle di Valcavera, passing through a spectacular gorge and with breathtaking views over the upper Vallone dell'Arma.

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23.9 km

Passage Through the Rocks of Vallone dei Morti

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Not far from the Fauniera brow, a suggestive stretch of road passes through the rocks of the Vallone dei Morti, so called because of a war that took place here.

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24.4 km

Monument to Marco Pantani

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Colle Fauniera starting from the Maira Valley. Challenging route on asphalt. Approximately 1800 meters starting from Acceglio. Beautiful ride.

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24.5 km

Colle Fauniera (Fauniera Pass)

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Colle Fauniera connects the Stura di Demonte valley through the lateral Vallone dell'Arma with the Grana Valley, both in the province of Cuneo. And it is particularly loved by cyclists …

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24.5 km

Colle Fauniera

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Colle Fauniera is a well-known alpine pass, because there is the statue of Pantani. The Gran Fondo of Fausto Coppi passes here.

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26.0 km

Colle Valcavera

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Stunning views in these areas.

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32.3 km

The Big Red Chair at Rifugio Carbonetto

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The Carbonetto refuge is located at an altitude of 1874 meters above sea level, in the Arma di Demonte Valley, gateway to the Cottian Alps, which unites the Stura, Grana …

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49.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

1.42 km

441 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

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Comments

July 5, 2022,colle della Fauniera

Words would not be enough to describe the landscape of this historic hill, famous for being a legend in the Giro d'Italia in the Pantani years. It takes hard training x 12% slopes.

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