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Pont de Novalesa – Lago Grande loop from Susa

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Italy
Piedmont
Torino
Susa

Pont de Novalesa – Lago Grande loop from Susa

Hard

4.3

(17)

664

riders

Pont de Novalesa – Lago Grande loop from Susa

04:56

69.9km

2,450m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 27.4 km for 6.08 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 33.6 km for 11.9 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 45.6 km for 6.08 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

8.86 km

Pont de Novalesa

Highlight • Bridge

2

11.5 km

Bridge over the Cenischia

Highlight • Bridge

Take a break to admire the view, before the hairpin bends up to Moncenisio.

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3

11.8 km

Series of hairpin bends in the hardest section from Novalesa to Moncenisio, starts immediately after the bridge for about 3 km, the hardest sections reach 15%

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4

16.0 km

Lac de Ferrera

Highlight • Lake

challenging but rewarding climb. Departure from Susa (500 m above sea level), initial steady climb up to Novalesa (820 m), then deviation to the left towards the town of Moncenisio …

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5

16.1 km

Lago Grande

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It is a natural alpine lake that is located near the town of Moncenisio, precisely in the locality of Frera. Enjoy its tranquility.

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6

16.1 km

Ferrera Moncenisio Signpost

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On the secondary road of Colle del Moncenisio. Nice place

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7

26.8 km

View of the Mont Cenis Lake Dam

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You have just under 8 km left at 5-7% to reach the highest point of the road.

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39.4 km

Col du Mont Cenis

Mountain Pass

42.9 km

Les Roches Blanches

Alpine Hut

10

44.2 km

Pyramid Chapel of Mont Cenis

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful chapel, also a museum, but also a nice hotel and restaurant in the village.

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69.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

20.5 km

3.34 km

358 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.5 km

394 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,090 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Comments

May 19, 2025,Mont Cenis // ouverture
The simplicity of discovering that cycling is beautiful because the marmots, instead of moving away, come closer
Ascent from Novalesa, between nightmare memories and full waterfalls

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Arrived in Susa today. Left yesterday evening. Did some shopping and power nap. Tough opening ride, but beautiful climb, the Mont Cenis. First part very beautiful but with steep parts (19%).
Enjoyed beautiful surroundings

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To be done strictly during the week: zero traffic!

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Alternative itinerary to get to the Moncenisio dam, trying to avoid the busy state road as much as possible. Shortly after the start of the climb, turn off to Venaus and through Novalesa to reach the small village of Moncenisio, where we have two possibilities. Either go back on asphalt to Bar Cenisio, or take the Sentiero del Re (on …

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September 14, 2022,Moncenisio pomeridiano
A now classic repetition, enhanced however by the climb from Novalesa which, as friend Mauro defined it, "is a real mountain climb!".
In fact, the old road that climbs from Novalesa can at times inspire fear due to some sharp tears, but the views that widen over the Novalesa basin and the enchantment of the Ferrera lake are worth the …

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