Col de Montgenèvre
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| Col de Montgenèvre | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1854 m. |
| Location | Hautes-Alpes,  France /  Italy |
| Range | Cottian Alps |
| Coordinates | |
| Traversed by | Route nationale 94 |
The Col de Montgenèvre (Italian: Passo del Monginevro) (el. 1854 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Cottian Alps, between France and Italy.
The pass is named after the village Montgenèvre, Hautes-Alpes), which lies in the vicinity of the pass. It links Briançon in the upper Durance valley with Cesana Torinese and Susa in the province of Turin, Piedmont.
The Col de Montgenèvre is an important road connection, and is kept open in winter.
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