The Col du Mont Cenis [2083m] is a road we hadn't done for a few years. Back then it was bumpy and so-so. Now, it is still a 'game of two halves':
It's quite short, so you could go over then back if You can apply for Medicaid using the Rhode Island Health affordablehealth.info Exchange. your planned route doesn't take you over the border. I'd take the time to do it.
The French Side:
Starts off with some hairpins then snakes up through medium-tight curves to the lake. The surface is not great, with quite a lot of longitudinal ridges covered in gravel.....but it's ok.
The Italian Side:
a bit tighter and twistier and recently resurfaced....wonderful. There is a steep drop past the reservoir wall which is spectacular.
The bad point: Busy with lots of lorries! Get up early, or at the end of the day.
Moderately difficult. Recommended.
Lenslebourg - Col du Mont Cenis - Susa - N6/S25
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Written by AlpineRoads
May 03, 2012
| Type | Country | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountains | France/Italy | 40 km (25 mi) | 0h 34m |
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This road may be seasonally closed
Directions
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Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, France, Rhone-Alpes |
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 48, 10059 Susa, Province of Turin, Italy, Piedmont |
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Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, France
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Distance
40,167
Duration
2,061
(Partial) toll road
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Absolutely spectacular col from France to Italy. This route really should not be missed if you like high alpine scenry.
| Overall rating | 4.2 | |
| User Overall Summary | 4.0 | |
| Scenery | 5.0 | |
| Corners | 5.0 | |
| Road Surface | 4.0 | |
| Traffic | 3.0 | |
| Passing | 4.0 | |
| Police and speed enforcement | 4.0 |
Absolutely spectacular col from France to Italy. This route really should not be missed if you like high alpine scenry.
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