Col de Montgenèvre

(latitude: 44°56′ N :: longitude: 6°43′ E :: altitude: 1,854 m)

The Col de Montgenèvre is a mountain pass in the Cottian Alps (Hautes-Alpes) which links Briançon in the upper Durance valley with Cesana Torinese and Susa in the province of Turin which is in Piedmont. On the border with Italy is a village and ski centre Montgenèvre. The Col de Montgenèvre is an important road connection and is one of the most important mountain passes between France and Italy.

author: Boštjan Burger