Alpine passes- are they open yet?

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Heading over the Col des Saisies, Cormet de Roselend and Col du Petit St Bernard tomorrow, assumed being the start of June they would be open.. Will they?

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XJ Flyer said:

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Global warming bullst.

Thanks for that, so "yes" but go easy over the top by the looks of it.

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AdiT said:

Don't forget to stop at the "Italian Job" tunnel on the way down the Petit StBernard below LaThiule.

Ah hadn't realised that, might have some Matt Munro in the car as it happens. I'll look out for erratically driven heavy plant.

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Update- petit st bernard all open but the section from the summit down to La Thuile is being rebuilt and resembles a gravel track. Col d'Isran closed.

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Indeed, probably better than either of the other two. Just planning tomorrows route to Vence from Aosta, long day.

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Thanks for the suggestions. Trundled down the SS26 to Turin, Autostrada to Cuneo and then took the SS20 over the Col de Tende, not fast but scenic and only 10 mins wait for the tunnel. Just past Saorge took the D2204 to Sospel- absolutely epic! Well made road, empty, straights are relatively short so speeds sensible(ish) and stunning scenery. Then dropped down to the motorway via the D2566, a bit more traffic but easily dealt with and again stunning.

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AdiT said:

SHHHH! Don't tell everyone about the D2204 We found it by accident a few years ago and you're right it is epic. Did you detour up the Turini and back at Sospel? The D2204 after Sospel is just as good (better) as the bit before and better than the D2566.

Haha, I did wonder whether there comes a point that you have to make your own way in the wild and also let others seek for themselves. Didn't do any detours, been on the road for 5 days and had 8 hours in the saddle today so destination prevailed. Having a week off then back on it for the return.