How to drive the unpaved road to Cima Mares?

Cima Mares is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.561m (5,121ft) above the level, located in the Italian region Piedmont.

Cima Mares

Where is Cima Mares?

The peak is located in the Piedmont region, in the northwestern part of the country, within the Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso. At the summit there’s a small church.

How long is the road to Cima Mares?

Starting from Canischio, the road to the summit is 6.9 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 759 m and the average gradient is 11%.

Is the road to Cima Mares unpaved?

Starting from Canischio the first 1.2 kilometers are paved though very narrow. The remaining part is totally unpaved, very narrow and steep. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended.
Pic: Valter Giovando