Road and mountain landscape at Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio
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🇫🇷 🇮🇹SavoyMountain pass · Roadbook

Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio

Historic high alpine crossing with a wide character.

Elevation
2,083m
AlpinChaser Score
3.3out of 5

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Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio · 2,083 m
approaches
Original polyline · not a symbolic route
Region
Savoy
Best approach
Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis
Scenery
4.0 / 5
Riding challenge
2.0 / 5
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Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio at a glance.

The most important values in one clear overview.

Elevation
2,083 m

Height of the crossing

Region
Savoy

Alpine area and surroundings

Best approach
Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis

AlpinChaser recommendation

Scenery
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Technique
2.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Road condition
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Ride DNA
3.3/ 5
AlpinChaser total score
Editorial
3.3
Community
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How this pass feels.

Large and clear enough to compare before the ride, without hiding decisive values in small cards.

Scenery4.0
Flow4.0
Technique2.0
Road condition4.0
Traffic3.0
Popularity3.0
Our recommendation

How we would ride this pass.

Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis

From Lanslebourg, the pass climbs evenly and smoothly, with clear lines and less traffic than from Susa.

What stays with you
  • Historical transition
  • Open high Alps
  • Vast landscape
Before departure
  • Fog near the pass
  • Grazing animals on the road
  • Rapid weather changes
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The road in pictures.

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Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio – alpine road impression
Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del MoncenisioPhoto: Florian Pépellin
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio

How high is Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio?

Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio reaches an elevation of 2,083 metres in Savoy.

Is Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio worth riding by motorcycle?

The Mont Cenis is not a technical pass, but a generous high Alpine crossing. Wide bends, a good overview and moderate speed characterize the riding. The AlpinChaser riding score is 3.3 out of 5.

Which is the best approach to Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio?

Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis is the recommended approach. From Lanslebourg, the pass climbs evenly and smoothly, with clear lines and less traffic than from Susa.

What should motorcyclists consider on Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio?

Fog near the pass Grazing animals on the road Rapid weather changes

When is Col du Mont Cenis / Colle del Moncenisio open?

High-alpine roads can be affected by seasonal closures, snow, construction or short-notice restrictions. Check the official local road status on the day of travel.

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