A military road to Colle Bandia

Colle Bandia is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,429m (7,969ft) above sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo, Italy.

Colle Bandia

Where is Colle Bandia?

The pass is situated on the border between the Stura Valley and Maira Valley, in the Piedmont region, in the northwestern part of Italy, near the French border.

Is the road to Colle Bandia unpaved?

The road to the summit is mostly unpaved but navigable by most passenger vehicles in good weather. Better avoid it if you don’t like narrow mountain roads where meeting an oncoming vehicle might be a nightmare. It’s an ex-military natural surface cart track with a modest slope.

Is Colle Bandia worth it?

Set high in the Cottian Alps, Piedmont, along the path are several obsolete military barracks. Near the summit sits Caserme della Bandia. The drive provides stunning views.

How long is the road through Colle Bandia?

The road through the pass is 3.8km (2.36 miles) long, running west-east from Colle Margherina to Colle di Valcavera.

 

 

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