Ascent to Col Agnel and hamlets of the Val Varaita

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Ascent to Col Agnel and hamlets of the Val Varaita

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Ascent to Col Agnel and hamlets of the Val Varaita

05:20

64.6km

1,980m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.0 km for 157 m

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Parking

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232 m

Sampeyre

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At first glance, the town doesn't seem like much, because it is surrounded by several 1960s buildings with questionable architecture to say the least. Entering the centre, however, you find …

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16.4 km

Castello

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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 …

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32.8 km

Colle dell'Agnello - Col Agnel

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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 …

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42.8 km

Chianale

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Chianale, a hamlet of Pontechianale, is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is located at the entrance to the road that leads to Colle dell'Agnello, the crossing between Italy and France.

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