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Col de l'Échelle

Scenic stop · France

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Scenic stop · France. Updated October 2026.

About this place

The lowest pass between France and Italy, linking the Vallée de la Clarée with the Vallée Étroite in the commune of Névache. The D 1T is paved, closed from November to May.

Where it is

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6 km from Bardonecchia

1,767 m above sea level

Around here

  1. 49kmTeam Lacroce Di Lacroce FaustoWorkshopE
  2. 16kmNico MotoMoto shopS
  3. 6kmBardonecchiaNearest town

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