Colle di Sampeyre
| Colle di Sampeyre | |
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 Colle di Sampeyre | |
  Colle di Sampeyre Location within Alps | |
| Elevation | 2,284 m (7,493 ft) |
| Third Approach | |
| Location | Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy |
| Range | Cottian Alps |
| Coordinates | 44°33′4″N 7°7′8″E / 44.55111°N 7.11889°E |
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
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[edit]- 1 2 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.
- ↑ 86th Giro d'Italia - Grand Tour. Stage 18 - May 29: Santuorio Vico-Chianale, 175 km - cyclingnews.com
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