Driving the wild unpaved road to Punta di Verzel
Punta di Verzel is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.871m (6,138ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian region Piedmont.
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Set high in the Catena del Gran Paradiso mountain range of the Western Pre-Alps, in the northern part of the country, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. The climb offers a beautiful view of the Canavese and Serra. Usually recommended from April to November, depends from the presence of snow; usually autumn is more dry so it’s recommended.
4x4 vehicle required. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep with 30 hairpin turns. Thunderstorm activity can quickly change unpaved roads to four-wheel-drive condition or make them impassable.