Road · From the map · Italy
Cycling in Pontechianale
Riding from Pontechianale offers a steep climb to Col Agnel, passing through Genzana, forest, and Chianale.
Riding in Pontechianale in numbers
- 1
- 16 km
- 16 km
- 1,028 m
- Surface
- 86% paved · 14% gravel or unpaved
- Roads
- 79% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,726 m on Col Agnel from Pontechianale
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Pontechianale
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Pontechianale
From Pontechianale, cyclists can tackle the Col Agnel route, a challenging 16 km point-to-point ride heading through Genzana, a forested area, and Chianale. This route ascends to a high point of 2726 m, making it suitable for those seeking significant climbing. The main roads on this route are largely without cycle lanes, adding to the challenge. Riding from Pontechianale primarily covers Italian territory on roads that are mostly paved, with a small portion of gravel or unpaved surfaces. There are no railway stations near the route, and cyclists should be aware of a stretch of over 5 km without services along the way.
- The route from Pontechianale to Col Agnel is mountainous, featuring a sustained climb of almost 13 km with an average gradient of 8%, peaking at nearly 12%. The highest elevation reached on this route is 2726 m. Around 14% of the surface is gravel or unpaved, and the remainder is paved.