OFF-ROAD

IN THE HIGH SUSA & CHISON VALLEYS

The old military roads which wind through the valleys, plateaus, villages and high alpine pastures of this part of Italy, are a favourite location for off-road motorcyclists and 4X4 vehicles along with hikers and cyclists.

In all there are approximately 140 kms of off-road routes linking the Susa and Chisone valleys via the area’s best-known high-altitude unpaved roads.

Visit Piemonte: The Historic Mountain Roads

Off-Road Information

The former military roads in this area of Italy offer some of the best off-road riding and driving in the Alps.

The most famous, the Strada dell’Assietta (Assietta road) reaches an altitude of 2,550 m. at the Testa dell’Assietta (head or top of the Assietta). It is here that the battle of Assietta took place in 1747.

Along this and other routes, you can see the fortified military remains and even one or two World War II gun emplacements.

Motorised vehicles are welcomed except on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 17:00 in the months of July and August and at any other posted times. Always check.

The maximum speed limit of 30km/h is in force. You will be sharing the road with hikers and cyclists.

Interactive Off-Road Map

This map includes a number of off-road routes for 4x4s and motorbikes. Select the route and click the tab that pops-up for further information or select one of the routes displayed below.

As with any mountain activity, please be well-prepared for changing mountain conditions.

Always check the weather forecast, bring appropriate clothing and come prepared for any eventuality.

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Strada dell’Assietta

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 142.5 km

Duration: 5:00 h

Ascent: 4,765 m

Highest: 2,545m

Lowest: 484 m

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Strada dell’Assietta

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 142.5 km

Duration: 5:00 h

Ascent: 4,765 m

Highest: 2,545m

Lowest: 484 m

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Strada dell’Assietta

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 142.5 km

Duration: 5:00 h

Ascent: 4,765 m

Highest: 2,545m

Lowest: 484 m

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Pramand & Colle del Sommeiller

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 181 km

Duration: 7:50 h

Ascent: 6,087 m

Highest: 2,987 m

Lowest: 1,018 m

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Valle Argentera & Monti della Luna

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 100.4 km

Duration: 4:35 h

Ascent: 2,501 m

Highest: 2,416 m

Lowest: 1,245 m

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Colle del Moncenisio (Mont Cenis)

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 118.8 km

Duration: 4:20 h

Ascent: 2,690 m

Highest: 2,179 m

Lowest: 400 m

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Colle Lazzara & Colle Vaccera

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 105.2 km

Duration: 5:10 h

Ascent: 2,795 m

Highest: 2,082 m

Lowest: 475 m

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A map showing off-road routes can be obtained directly from the Sauze d’Oulx Tourist Office.

Please note: seasonal restrictions are usually in effect on some roads. Please contact the Tourist Offices for updates or view the details tab in the interactive map for restrictions on routes.

In addition, the Fraternali maps 1- Alta Valle Susa (Bardonecchia, Oulx, Sauze d’Oulx, Salbertrand, Exilles, Chiomonte, Névache) along with Fraternali map 2 (Alta Valle Susa, Alta Val Chisone) may be of use.