In the index of Cyclingcols.com for the most heavy climbs in Europe the eastside of the Faunièra is number 13 and 3th overall of Italy (after the Northside of the Finestre (9th) and the Westside of the Zoncolan (7th). Number 14 is the Northside of the Galibier (including the Telegraph) but without the decent in the middle. The Fauniera will be a very touch ride.

The warmup for this roundtrip will be smooth, going down through the valley almost to Cuneo passing the Montemale di Cuneo. This is the area of the gran fondo 'La Fausto Coppi'. The real GF includes the Sampeyre. which we will pass tomorrow.