The Road to Colle d'Esischie is Not for Timid Drivers

Colle d'Esischie is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,370m (7,775ft) above sea level, located in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Colle d'Esischie

Where is Colle d'Esischie?

The pass is situated in the Province of Cuneo, in the northwestern part of Italy, near the French border, and links the Valle Grana and the Vallone di Marmora.

Is Colle d'Esischie Paved?

The road to the summit is fully paved but extremely narrow and sometimes bumpy, with broken sections. It has countless curves and is quite steep, reaching a 15.0% grade in some sections. The pass has been climbed in the Giro d’Italia bicycle race and boasts a never-ending series of hairpins.

How Long is Colle d'Esischie?

The pass is 47 km (29.2 miles) long, running north-south from Ponte Marmora to Demonte.

Is Colle d'Esischie Open in Winter?

Set high in the Cottian Alps, a mountain range in the southwestern part of the Alps, the road is closed in winter.

 

 

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