The Col de Larche, located on the border between France and Italy, is an emblematic mountain passage in the Alps. With its 1,996 meters of altitude, it offers breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding Alpine peaks. This historic route has been used for centuries for trade and the passage of military troops. Today, the Col de Larche continues to be an essential crossing point, attracting nature lovers and adventurers in search of alpine discoveries.

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Enbicia2

August 22, 2023

Cycling

The Col de Larche (Italian: Colle della Maddalena) is a pass through the Southern Alps on the border between France and Italy. It connects the Larche valley (a branch of the Ubaye valley in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), with the Valle Stura di Demonte, Italy. It is located at 1,991 meters above sea level, between the Ubaye and the Mercantour massif, and is open all year round.

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Joachim

October 3, 2023

Road cycling

Pleasantly even and quite quiet climb from the Val Ubaye. Gasthaus am Vertex was closed when I drove at the end of September 2023. Kiosk was open. Motorcyclists were a little more annoying than on my previous passes (Lauterat, Vars).

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1. Vinadio – Col de la Lombarde loop from Argentera

159km

09:42

4,190m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Stura Valley – Vinadio loop from Borgo San Dalmazzo

122km

06:03

1,840m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Ubaye River – Quiet alternative route loop from Uvernet

82.1km

04:09

1,310m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 2,000 m

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Thursday 5 March

3°C

-3°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Val-D'Oronaye, Barcelonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Col de Larche

1. Vinadio – Col de la Lombarde loop from Argentera

2. Stura Valley – Vinadio loop from Borgo San Dalmazzo

3. Ubaye River – Quiet alternative route loop from Uvernet

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