Chianale Village – Lac de Pontechianale loop from Col Agnel / Colle dell'Agnello

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Chianale Village – Lac de Pontechianale loop from Col Agnel / Colle dell'Agnello

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320

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Chianale Village – Lac de Pontechianale loop from Col Agnel / Colle dell'Agnello

02:28

34.7km

1,260m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.39 km for 9.67 km

Closed: • October-June (otherwise open)

After 23.7 km for 9.66 km

Closed: • October-June (otherwise open)

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Start point

Parking

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1.39 km

Colle dell'Agnello - Col Agnel

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Agnel Pass is located on the border between France and Italy. At 2,744 meters, it is one of the highest passes in France. From Guillestre, the climb is 42 kilometers long with an average gradient of 4.13%. However, from Château-Ville-Vieille, the climb is 21 kilometers with an average gradient of 6.6%. The last section is particularly difficult as the air becomes thinner.

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11.4 km

Chianale Village

Highlight • Settlement

Nicknamed the Borgo di Pietra, Chianale is a small village of Occitan culture located at 1800 meters above sea level and recently included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

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14.0 km

Grange del Rio Junction to Colle e Cima Rosetta

Highlight • Trail

A single track in a beautiful flower-filled valley. At the bottom, turn right and climb to the hill and from there to the summit. From the hill, you can descend into the valley next to the nearby Vallanca refuge, at the foot of Monviso.

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15.2 km

Forno della borgata Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

The Forest hamlet oven is an ancient community oven for baking bread.

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15.8 km

Lac de Pontechianale

Highlight • Lake

On foot or by bike, the lakeside is beautiful, even on the more pedestrianised southern side.

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16.7 km

Lago artificiale di Castello

Lake

17.4 km

Castello

Highlight • Settlement

Small village at the beginning of Lake Pontechianale. There is an interesting sundial clearly visible from the street, and a beautiful fountain which also acts as a water point. The dam, built in the early 1940s, is worth a look. The Alevè tourist refuge offers an excellent base. The lakeside promenade towards the Maddalena hamlet (Pontechianale) is beautiful.

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