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Col de Larche | 1991 METER | Les Gleizolles Vinadio

The Col de Larche is a 1991-metre-high, but relatively flat road crossing between France and Italy. It leads from the Vallée de l'Ubaye to the Valle Stura di Demonte. It lies between the Alpine peaks of Tête de Moise in the northeast and Tête de l'Enchastraye in the south and is considered the border between the Cottian Alps in the north and the Maritime Alps in the south. The Col de Larche has a second name, which sometimes leads to confusion: Colle della Maddalena. This is also the name on the pass sign. However, the signposting to the pass from the French side is via the name Col de Larche. 

The photo shows the Italian side with the La Maddalena logo. From here, a winding stretch of road begins, featuring 14 hairpin bends and curves over a distance of around 5 kilometres.

Tip, place of interest: a little further down the Stura Valley lies the Forte Vinadio, an old fortress that overlooks the entire valley.
More images of the pass:
The eastern slope of the Col de Larche or Colle della Maddalena: this route is characterised by 14 hairpin bends and curves.
The eastern slope of the Col de Larche or Colle della Maddalena: this route is characterised by 14 hairpin bends and curves.
The eastern slope of the Col de Larche or Colle della Maddalena: this route is characterised by 14 hairpin bends and curves.
Forte Vinadio, viewed from the direction of Colle della Maddalena. The country road passes through the large fortress gate here.
Forte Vinadio, viewed from the direction of Colle della Maddalena. The country road passes through the large fortress gate here.
Forte Vinadio, viewed from the direction of Colle della Maddalena. The country road passes through the large fortress gate here.
The eastern slope of Colle della Maddalena (Col de Larche).
The eastern slope of Colle della Maddalena (Col de Larche).
The eastern slope of Colle della Maddalena (Col de Larche).
The eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena, 1,991 metres high. The road is winding but well-maintained.
The eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena, 1,991 metres high. The road is winding but well-maintained.
The eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena, 1,991 metres high. The road is winding but well-maintained.
The hairpin bends on the eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena – beautiful and spectacular.
The hairpin bends on the eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena – beautiful and spectacular.
The hairpin bends on the eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena – beautiful and spectacular.
View towards the Stura Valley. The route continues towards Vinadio and the turn-off to Col de la Lombarde.
View towards the Stura Valley. The route continues towards Vinadio and the turn-off to Col de la Lombarde.
View towards the Stura Valley. The route continues towards Vinadio and the turn-off to Col de la Lombarde.
The western approach to the Col de Larche (Colle della Maddalena) is straighter and wider. Suitable for all vehicles.
The western approach to the Col de Larche (Colle della Maddalena) is straighter and wider. Suitable for all vehicles.
The western approach to the Col de Larche (Colle della Maddalena) is straighter and wider. Suitable for all vehicles.
The summit of the Col de Larche – as seen from the western approach – is a spacious area with a large car park, restaurants and shops.
The summit of the Col de Larche – as seen from the western approach – is a spacious area with a large car park, restaurants and shops.
The summit of the Col de Larche – as seen from the western approach – is a spacious area with a large car park, restaurants and shops.
The eastern approach to the Col de Larche, Colle della Maddalena, is pure driving pleasure: winding but stress-free to drive.
The eastern approach to the Col de Larche, Colle della Maddalena, is pure driving pleasure: winding but stress-free to drive.
The eastern approach to the Col de Larche, Colle della Maddalena, is pure driving pleasure: winding but stress-free to drive.
A view towards the French ramp, the West Ramp, which offers beautiful views but few bends.
A view towards the French ramp, the West Ramp, which offers beautiful views but few bends.
A view towards the French ramp, the West Ramp, which offers beautiful views but few bends.
Forte Vinadio in the Stura Valley, east of Colle della Maddalena, is well worth a visit. The fort is just a few kilometres past the turn-off for Col de la Lombarde.
Forte Vinadio in the Stura Valley, east of Colle della Maddalena, is well worth a visit. The fort is just a few kilometres past the turn-off for Col de la Lombarde.
Forte Vinadio in the Stura Valley, east of Colle della Maddalena, is well worth a visit. The fort is just a few kilometres past the turn-off for Col de la Lombarde.
The upper section of the eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena, just below the lake.
The upper section of the eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena, just below the lake.
The upper section of the eastern approach to Colle della Maddalena, just below the lake.
A view of Lake Maddalena, which lies just south of the border, on the Italian side.
A view of Lake Maddalena, which lies just south of the border, on the Italian side.
A view of Lake Maddalena, which lies just south of the border, on the Italian side.
Passtracks close by:
Colle del Preit, Col de la Restefond, Col de la Bonette, Colle Cologna, Colle Margherina

Videos

Il Col de Larche o Colle della Maddalena | 1991 m: percorso variegato per tour in moto. Alpenpaesse-Videos | Alpen-Marathon 10 hours ago
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Der Col de Larche oder Colle della Maddalena | 1991 M: Abwechslungsreiche Strecke für Motorradtouren. Alpenpaesse-Videos | Alpen-Marathon 10 hours ago

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Country Frankreich
Region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Coordinates 44.41500000, 6.90778000
Elevation 1991 m
Max. slope
Toll road no
Road surface Asphalt
Cul-de-sac no
Length 48 Km
Travel time Normal
Route Les Gleizolles Vinadio
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