Col de l'Échelle
Closed by snow through winter and into spring
Pass status
Is the Col de l'Échelle open?
A guide to the typical season and the live weather at the top, not a live open or closed status. Always check the official road status before you travel.
The drive
A narrow, tranquil forest crossing from the wild Claree valley into Italy, the quiet cult alternative to the busy Montgenevre.
Passes nearby
Season questions
Is the Col de l'Échelle open right now?
The official road status is the only definitive answer, and it changes fast up high. As a guide: the typical driving season runs June to November, and the pass closes for winter snow outside it. Our road note: Closed by snow through winter and into spring The live summit weather on this page helps judge conditions today.
When does the Col de l'Échelle usually open and close?
In a typical year it is driveable from June to November. Exact dates shift with the snowpack: a heavy winter can push opening weeks later, and early snow can shut it ahead of schedule.
How high is the Col de l'Échelle?
The summit of the driven road sits at about 1,798 m (5,899 ft), which is why the season is set by snow rather than by the calendar.