BARDONECCHIA Colle della Scala - Névache - Laval

From Campo Smith head towards the hamlet Les Arnauds and the district Melezet, then continue towards Pian del Colle, where the true ascent to Colle della Scala begins. Pass by the Seven Fountains Dam and continue until the junction with the road leading to Valle Stretta. Keep left following the signs for Colle della Scala (Col de l'Échelle). Once you reach the pass, descend until you meet road D994G, where you must turn right towards Nevache. Before entering the village keep right and take the road that goes into the Vallée de la Clarée. Initially, the climb develops along some hairpin bends until reaching a cross located a short distance from the road. From there on, the route continues to rise but more gently and passes several groups of scattered huts until reaching Fontcouverte and then Laval, beyond which it is no longer possible to continue as the asphalt ends. The return is on the same route as the outward journey.

Road bike

Gravel

The road to Colle della Scala is subject to rockfalls especially in bad weather, so you may find stones or gravel on the road surface

By car:

- A32 Motorway Torino - Bardonecchia, Bardonecchia exit

- State Road 24: Torino - Oulx and then State Road 335: Oulx - Bardonecchia

Once Bardonecchia is reached, head towards Campo Smith

By train:

- line Torino Porta Nuova - Bardonecchia

From the Bardonecchia train station head towards Campo Smith

Campo Smith parking areas

Enjoy the view from the last hairpin bend of the climb towards Colle della Scala