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Colle Fauniera | 2481 METER | Demonte Caraglio
Colle Fauniera is a 2481-metre-high Alpine pass in the province of Cuneo in the Italian region of Piedmont. The pass road runs in a U-shape from Caraglia to the northeast, over the pass and to Demonte to the southeast, through the Vallone dell' Arma, a side valley of the Valle Stura. The pass road is paved throughout, but in some places it is only a single lane. It leads through a lonely, scenic mountain world, especially in the upper part of the southwestern ramp. In the area of the pass summit, a little north of the pass road, there are further pass summits, the Colle d'Esischie, Colle del Vallonetto and, of course, the Colle Fauniera.
Note: If you drive off the Colle Fauniera in a southwesterly direction, towards Demonte, there is a short, winding and somewhat steep gravel road.
From the Colle Fauniera, a little above the Rifugio Fauniera, the road branches off over the Coll d'Esischie and leads down to Ponte Marmora.
The Maira-Stura border ridge road also branches off here, from the view of the ramp of Demonte (southwest), just below the Colle Fauniera. First pass: Colle Valcavera – gravel.
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The eastern slope of Colle Fauniera between San Magno Abbey and the summit.
The eastern slope of Colle Fauniera between San Magno Abbey and the summit.
Just below the summit (eastern approach) of Colle Fauniera, the Marmora approach (northern approach) joins the route. The approach leads over Colle d'Esischie.
Just below the summit (eastern approach) of Colle Fauniera, the Marmora approach (northern approach) joins the route. The approach leads over Colle d'Esischie.
The turn-off towards the north ramp, leading down to Marmora – as seen from the summit of Colle Fauniera.
The turn-off towards the north ramp, leading down to Marmora – as seen from the summit of Colle Fauniera.
A short section of the southern ramp at Colle Fauniera is single-lane. The downhill ramp winds through hairpin bends. The uphill ramp features a narrow 180-degree bend. The hairpin bends are gravel-surfaced.
A short section of the southern ramp at Colle Fauniera is single-lane. The downhill ramp winds through hairpin bends. The uphill ramp features a narrow 180-degree bend. The hairpin bends are gravel-surfaced.
Part of the south ramp is a single lane. The ramp leading down is gravel-surfaced. Here is the junction.
Part of the south ramp is a single lane. The ramp leading down is gravel-surfaced. Here is the junction.
View of the Colle Fauniera pass summit, 2,481 metres high – as seen from the southern approach.
View of the Colle Fauniera pass summit, 2,481 metres high – as seen from the southern approach.
On the eastern slope of Colle Fauniera stands the well-known monastery of San Magno. It is well worth visiting the monastery and stopping off at the adjoining café.
On the eastern slope of Colle Fauniera stands the well-known monastery of San Magno. It is well worth visiting the monastery and stopping off at the adjoining café.
The road on the eastern slope of Colle Fauniera is in poor condition in the upper section, from the monastery of San Magno onwards.
The road on the eastern slope of Colle Fauniera is in poor condition in the upper section, from the monastery of San Magno onwards.
The northern approach to Colle Fauniera. The road climbs up to the pass summit via the Colle d'Esischie and Colle Vallonetto Alpine passes, which are situated within a kilometre of each other.
The northern approach to Colle Fauniera. The road climbs up to the pass summit via the Colle d'Esischie and Colle Vallonetto Alpine passes, which are situated within a kilometre of each other.
The eastern slope of Colle Fauniera, just above the monastery of San Magno.
The eastern slope of Colle Fauniera, just above the monastery of San Magno.
The southern approach to Colle Fauniera, from Demonte, is narrow and in places poorly surfaced.
The southern approach to Colle Fauniera, from Demonte, is narrow and in places poorly surfaced.
A view from the southern slope of Colle Fauniera.
A view from the southern slope of Colle Fauniera.
The southern slope of Colle Fauniera, looking towards the Maira-Stura area.
The southern slope of Colle Fauniera, looking towards the Maira-Stura area.
The southern approach to Colle Fauniera – service station.
The southern approach to Colle Fauniera – service station.
The eastern slope of Colle Fauniera. Just below the summit, you come across the unassuming Colle Vallonetto – identifiable only by a simple sign.
The eastern slope of Colle Fauniera. Just below the summit, you come across the unassuming Colle Vallonetto – identifiable only by a simple sign.
The southern slope of Colle Fauniera, with a view of the turn-off to Colle Valcavera – leading into the Maira-Stura area.
The southern slope of Colle Fauniera, with a view of the turn-off to Colle Valcavera – leading into the Maira-Stura area.
The northern slope of Colle Fauniera – also known as Colle d'Esischie – heading towards Marmora is relatively well wooded. The road is extremely narrow.
The northern slope of Colle Fauniera – also known as Colle d'Esischie – heading towards Marmora is relatively well wooded. The road is extremely narrow.
The southern slope of Colle Fauniera – just below the summit, you drive through this gorge – is undoubtedly the most popular spot for photos.
The southern slope of Colle Fauniera – just below the summit, you drive through this gorge – is undoubtedly the most popular spot for photos.
The pass on the southern slope of Colle Fauniera – spectacular.
The pass on the southern slope of Colle Fauniera – spectacular.
Colle Fauniera, southern approach: The section between the junction for Colle Valcavera and the summit.
Colle Fauniera, southern approach: The section between the junction for Colle Valcavera and the summit.
Colle Fauniera, south-facing slope, just after the turn-off for Colle Valcavera.
Colle Fauniera, south-facing slope, just after the turn-off for Colle Valcavera.
The Colle Fauniera plateau, overlooking the Val Grana.
The Colle Fauniera plateau, overlooking the Val Grana.
A view along the ridge of Colle Fauniera, looking north. The Alpine passes of Colle Vallonetto and Colle d'Esischie are located within a kilometre of here.
A view along the ridge of Colle Fauniera, looking north. The Alpine passes of Colle Vallonetto and Colle d'Esischie are located within a kilometre of here.
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Colle Fauniera, Colle de Vallonetto, Colle d'Esischie, Colle Valcavera, Colle Bandia
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| Country | Italien |
| Region | Piemonte |
| Coordinates | 44.38585130, 7.12163710 |
| Elevation | 2481 m |
| Max. slope | |
| Toll road | no |
| Road surface | Asphalt |
| Cul-de-sac | no |
| Length | 60 Km |
| Travel time | Normal to slow |
| Route | Demonte Caraglio |
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