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Colle del Sommeiller

Colle del Sommeiller

Hard

5.0

(5)

48

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Colle del Sommeiller

06:29

56.8km

1,810m

Gravel riding

With an altitude of 2,993m, the Colle del Sommeiller is one of the highest roads in Europe. This challenging 26 kilometer climb above Italian Bardonecchia has it all: scree slopes, hairpin bends, a blue turquoise mountain lake at the top and breathtaking views.

Due to the height and the many…

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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Bardonecchia - Val Fredda

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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17.2 km

Gravel switchbacks with panoramic views on Colle del Sommeiller

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17 hairpins take you up the last part of the Colle del Sommeiller climb.

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25.7 km

Col du Sommeiller

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With a cycling buddy Andreas I reached the 3000 meter high col in July 2021. On the way we passed snow walls and the col itself was also covered with …

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37.2 km

Rifugio Scarfiotti

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On the way up or down the Col de Sommeiller you will pass Rifugio Scarfiotti where you can enjoy a snack and a drink.

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56.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

12.4 km

2.10 km

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

14.6 km

6.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,980 m)

Lowest point (1,260 m)

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Trail Reviews

Neil Henderson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

July 14, 2024, Definitely my most sketchy gravel ride ever!

Falling rock exploded about a meter in front of me! Warning, they make no sound while falling, keep an eye out!