Colle di Sampeyre

Colle di Sampeyre
Colle di Sampeyre
Elevation2284 m
LocationProvince of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
RangeCottian Alps
Coordinates44°33′4″N 7°7′8″E / 44.55111°N 7.11889°E / 44.55111; 7.11889
Colle di Sampeyre is located in Alps
Colle di Sampeyre
Colle di Sampeyre
Location of Colle di Sampeyre Pass in the Alps.

Colle di Sampeyre is a mountain pass in the province of Cuneo in the Cottian Alps. It connects the Varaita valley and the Maira valley.[1]

The Colle di Sampeyre can be climbed from Stroppo, Sampeyre and Elva. It has been featured in the Giro d'Italia twice, in 1995 and 2003.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Alberto Ferraris; Ivano Vinai (2003). Passi e valli in bicicletta. Piemonte. Ediciclo Editore. pp. 54–61. ISBN 978-88-85318-81-6. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  2. ^ 86th Giro d'Italia - Grand Tour. Stage 18 - May 29: Santuorio Vico-Chianale, 175 km - cyclingnews.com
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