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Col du Clapier

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    1. Col du Clapier via Hannibal's Route (CAI Route 805)

    16.7km

    08:10

    1,410m

    1,410m

    Historic alpine pass where Hannibal likely crossed, offering sweeping views over the Po Valley and Turin.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Historic Alpine crossing from France to Italy, following Hannibal's legendary route to Turin views.
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    December 23, 2024

    Colle Clapier, located in the Cottian Alps, is a historic Alpine pass that connects Italy and France. At 2,491 meters above sea level, it offers breathtaking views and a route full of history, considered by some scholars to be one of the possible passages crossed by Hannibal during his famous crossing of the Alps.

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      July 8, 2020

      A mountain pass that marks the Italian-French border, not far from Lake Savine

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        July 29, 2019

        The Col where Hannibal may have crossed the Alps. Whether or not true, the views and the walk are beautiful.

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          Elevation 2,520 m

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          Location: Giaglione, Torino, Piedmont, Italy

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