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Refuge Napoléon Col d'Izoard – Briançon loop from Cesana Torinese

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Refuge Napoléon Col d'Izoard – Briançon loop from Cesana Torinese

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Refuge Napoléon Col d'Izoard – Briançon loop from Cesana Torinese

06:21

79.6km

2,360m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.0 km for 6.61 km

Closed: • October 1-June 15 (otherwise open)

After 39.8 km for 6.61 km

Closed: • October 1-June 15 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.76 km

Col de Montgenèvre cyclist's tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

A quiet bike path (stay left!) which avoids the main road going into the larger tunnel just to the right/north. The old road tunnel here is a strangely quiet section …

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6.28 km

Church of the Visitation of Mary, Claviere

Highlight • Religious Site

In the center of Claviere

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8.86 km

Montgenèvre

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Montgenèvre is a small town nestled between the Clarée and Suse valleys. It is famous for its eponymous pass, highly appreciated by cyclists.

In the ski resort, Montgenèvre offers a …

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13.0 km

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

Highlight • Other

33.3 km

Viewpoint

39.6 km

Refuge Napoléon Col d'Izoard

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refuge Napoléon is a place you must stop during your bike ride over the Col d'Izoard. Nowhere else do the cakes taste as good as here. And that is not …

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57.8 km

Briançon

Highlight • Settlement

Briançon is a fortified city in the heart of the French Alps. At 1,326 meters above sea level it is one of the highest cities in France. Its fortifications, designed …

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71.2 km

Access to Montgenèvre and Napoleon Obelisk

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Obelisk dedicated to Napoleon Napoleon was inaugurated on April 12, 1804.
It is located at the entrance to the village of Monginevro (Italy side) and its history is linked to the construction of the road to the pass.

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79.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

29.1 km

6.34 km

2.64 km

Surfaces

77.7 km

1.82 km

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,280 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

23°C

11°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Refuge Napoléon Col d'Izoard – Briançon loop from Cesana Torinese

Col de Montgenèvre cyclist's tunnel

Church of the Visitation of Mary, Claviere

Montgenèvre

View of Briançon

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

Refuge Napoléon Col d'Izoard

Briançon

Access to Montgenèvre and Napoleon Obelisk

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