Colle delle Finestre


Colle delle Finestre is a mountain pass in the Cottian Alps, in the Italian region of Piemonte, Italy, linking the Susa Valley and Val Chisone. The road was built around 1700 to gain access to the fortresses in the area, mainly the Forte di Fenestrelle.
The road is very popular for both cyclists and motorbikes with magnificent views of the surrounding mountain ranges. It serves as a tourist attraction. From Susa, the mountain pass is long at an average of 9.1%, the maximum gradient being 14%. The final of road leading to the summit from the Susa end have not been asphalted.

Giro d'Italia

The pass was first tackled by the Giro d'Italia in 2005. In 2018, Chris Froome attacked on the climb, gaining over three minutes over rivals and setting up his victory. In 2025, Simon Yates overturned a substantial deficit to his rivals, thereby setting up his victory in the Giro. In 2026, the pass will feature in the Giro d'Italia Women for the first time.
YearStageCategoryStartFinishLeader at the summit
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