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La Maurienn'Ita - Day 4/4: Val-Cenis (Lanslebourg) > Moncenisio (Italy)

Val-Cenis
Lake and Alpine Garden of Mont-Cenis - OT Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise
  • Lake of Mont-Cenis - M. Trochu
  • Pyramid of Mont-Cenis - S. Moro

Stage 4/4. A few more efforts on this final stage to cross the Col du Mont-Cenis and reach Italy!

Description

Last and big step before reaching Italy, with the ascent of the beautiful Mont-Cenis pass. This historical passage will lead you to an alpine jewel: the Mont-Cenis lake. Its turquoise waters will not leave you indifferent, for sure! Don't hesitate to get off your bike to discover the secrets of this site full of history at the Pyramid museum or, why not, go and attack the fortifications!
And remember that at this point in your journey, Italy has never been so close!

Equipment

  • Cycling itinerary
  • Electrically Assisted Bicycle Route

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 01/06 to 15/10.
Ask about the opening/closing of the Mont-Cenis pass to the department via the website "savoie-route.fr" because the dates can change from one year to another according to the snow conditions.

Subject to snow conditions.

Additional opening

  • Subject to snow conditions

Spoken languages

  • French

Location

Animals

Animals accepted : No

La Maurienn'Ita - Day 4/4: Val-Cenis (Lanslebourg) > Moncenisio (Italy)
At the crossroads between the rue du Mont-Cenis and the Route de l'Iseran Val-Cenis Lanslebourg 73500 Val-Cenis
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