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Col du Mont Cenis from Modane

Modane
Col du Mont Cenis from Modane - Xavier Spertini
  • Col du Mont Cenis from Modane - Alexandre Gros / Maurienne Tourisme
  • Col du Mont Cenis from Modane - Alexandre Gros / Maurienne Tourisme

After traversing the Haute Maurienne and going up some steep switchbacks lined with kilometre markers, you emerge at the Col du Mont Cenis beside its eponymous lake at almost 2000 m.

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Bar
  • Public WC
  • Parking nearby
  • Cycle tourism route

Environments

  • Close to a public transportation
  • Close to a motorway
  • Forest location
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Station district
  • Lake 5 km away
  • River 5 km away

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 05/05 to 12/11.
Open out of winter season and depending on snow conditions.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

  • Subject to favorable weather

  • Subject to snow conditions

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Location

Animals

Pets allowed : No