Rochemolles Lake and Dam – Col du Sommeiller Gravel Climb loop from Rochemolles

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Rochemolles Lake and Dam – Col du Sommeiller Gravel Climb loop from Rochemolles

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Rochemolles Lake and Dam – Col du Sommeiller Gravel Climb loop from Rochemolles

04:50

36.1km

1,440m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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4.93 km

Rochemolles Lake and Dam

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Located in the town of Bardonecchia, and perched at more than 2,000 meters, the artificial lake of Rochemolle is sumptuous. Its dam supplies a hydroelectric center in the town of the city.

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5.33 km

Lago di Rochemolles

Lake

7.87 km

Gravel Track to Rifugio Scarfiotti

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track in good condition up to 6km from the summit.

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8.16 km

Bridge before the Scarfiottii refuge

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Characteristic passage on the bridge from where you can take beautiful photos before the crossroads that leads to the Refuge.

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10.7 km

Gravel switchbacks with panoramic views on Colle del Sommeiller

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17 hairpins take you up the last part of the Colle del Sommeiller climb.

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18.5 km

Col du Sommeiller Summit

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The Col du Sommeiller culminates at 2995 meters above sea level. It is climbed by a long gravel track on the Italian side. You will come across many bikers and …

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18.5 km

Col du Sommeiller

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With a cycling buddy Andreas I reached the 3000 meter high col in July 2021. On the way we passed snow walls and the col itself was also covered with …

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18.6 km

Col du Sommeiller Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Located on the southern border between France and Italy, the Col du Sommeiller peaks at 2,995 meters above sea level. Its long climb of 26 kilometers is accessible by mountain …

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32.8 km