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Fenestrelle

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Fenestrelle

Fenestrelle is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Roure, 34km from Col d'Izoard.

Fenestrelle is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 317, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Fenestrelle sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fenestrelle to your route.

About Fenestrelle

The Fenestrelle Fortress, better known as the Fenestrelle Fort is a fortress overlooking Fenestrelle. It is the symbol of the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, northern Italy. It is the biggest alpine fortification in Europe, having a surface area of 130 hectares (320 acres). The fortress, built by Savoy between

Read more 1728 and 1850 under the design of the architect Ignazio Bertola, guards the access to Turin via the Chisone valley and stands at altitudes between 1,100 and 1,800 m. The territory was acquired in 1709 by the Duchy of Savoy (later known as the Kingdom of Sardinia) after the defeat of the French at Fort Mutin (Fenestrelle).

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Where is Fenestrelle located?

Fenestrelle is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.0359 latitude, 7.0494 longitude.

What is the population of Fenestrelle?

Fenestrelle has a population of approximately 317 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
317
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.0359, 7.0494

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Fenestrelle

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Colle delle Finestre

A legendary 2,178 m Piedmont climb from the Susa Valley: 33 paved hairpins followed by a historic unpaved military road to the summit, made famous by dramatic Giro d'Italia stages.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Sacra di San Michele

A dramatic Romanesque-Gothic abbey perched atop a rocky peak in the Susa Valley, said to have inspired The Name of the Rose.

24 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Mont Cenis

A historic Franco-Italian border crossing with a large summit lake and plateau, once traversed by Napoleon's armies on the route between Turin and Lyon.

27 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Fréjus Road Tunnel

A 12.9 km Alpine tunnel linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy, the main all-year alternative to Mont Blanc on the Lyon-Turin route.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Col d'Izoard

A famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Colle dell'Agnello

At 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.

38 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Agnel

One of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.

40 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Col de l'Iseran Summit Cafe

A small cafe at the top of the Col de l'Iseran (2,770m), the highest paved pass in the Alps and a key stage of France's legendary Route des Grandes Alpes.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Fenestrelle

  • Right hereColle delle FinestreA legendary 2,178 m Piedmont climb from the Susa Valley: 33 paved hairpins followed by a historic unpaved military road to the summit, made famous by dramatic Giro d'Italia stages.
  • 27 kmCol du Mont CenisA historic Franco-Italian border crossing with a large summit lake and plateau, once traversed by Napoleon's armies on the route between Turin and Lyon.
  • 32 kmFréjus Road TunnelA 12.9 km Alpine tunnel linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy, the main all-year alternative to Mont Blanc on the Lyon-Turin route.
  • 34 kmCol d'IzoardA famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.
  • 38 kmColle dell'AgnelloAt 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.
  • 40 kmCol d'AgnelOne of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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