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Colle Croce di Ferro is an Alpine pass in the Graian Alps that connects the Susa Valley with the Viù Valley. Administratively, it marks the border between the municipalities of Bussoleno and Usseglio.

Location from where the road to the lake Dietro la Torre starts, accessible only on foot unless authorized

the road to get to Pian sulé is full of rocks that have fallen in recent months and in several sections the asphalt is destroyed, so much so that you have to be very careful when going downhill. beyond Pian there are 2 km of asphalt until it becomes a dirt road before reaching Alpe Bessanetto. To continue further, we recommend knobby MTB tires, as it is very slippery on the gravel

Amazing place, to see at least once in your life

From Mezzenile, 2024 brought new asphalt and it's a good ride compared to before. Beautiful but the second half is quite challenging, especially the last 3 km. Top views at the top from both sides. It deserves it.

Hill that joins Viú to Mezzenile, all asphalt

Road with little traffic even on a Sunday in July, demanding especially in the final stretch going up from Viù. The final kilometer is closed to motor traffic every Thursday in July-August (so says a sign). Disastrous asphalt in the upper part of the descent towards Mezzenile, craters, depressions, various debris, you can never get the bike to run. I think it's better to go up on that side and go down to Viù

The last 3 km are monstrous.