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Col Agnel from Pontechianale

Pontechianale, ItalyRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

16 km
Distance
1,028 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,028 m
Distance
16 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0000 km5 km10 km16 kmHighest point2,727 m at 16.0 kmStart0 kmFinish16 km

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists prepared for a short but steep climb with over 1000 m elevation gain.

A 16 km climb from Pontechianale to Col Agnel in Italy with 1028 m elevation gain.

The route begins near Pontechianale at 2.9 km and immediately passes through Genzana and a forest area. The main climb starts at km 3, ascending 12.9 km with an average gradient of 8%, reaching a maximum of 11.9%, to a summit altitude of 2726 m at 15.9 km. The climb accounts for 80% of the route's length and includes 9.2 km over 5% gradient, 8 km over 8%, and 5 km over 10% gradient. The surface is predominantly paved (86%), mainly on the SP251 main road covering 12.7 km, with 2.9 km on track. There are no cycle lanes on the main road section. Riders pass through Chianale at 6.1 km, where a restaurant and convenience store are located slightly off-route. Drinking water can be found at several points along the route, including springs near km 9.3 and 14.4. The longest stretch without a café, shop, or water is 5.1 km between km 9.3 and 14.4. Ruins worth seeing are near km 6.6 and 9.7, close to the route.

Highlights

  • Col Agnel summit at 2726 m
  • Punta dell'Alp peak at 3031 m nearby
  • Steep gradients up to 11.9%
  • Ruins near km 6.6 and 9.7

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Pontechianale 2.9 km
  2. Genzana 3 km
  3. Forest 3 km
  4. Chianale 6.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Dente dell'Agnello3 km12.9 km1027 m8 %11.9 %2726 m

High point 2726 m at 15.9 km; low point 1698 m. Passes beneath Punta dell'Alp, Dente dell'Agnello.

Dente dell'Agnello · starts at 3 km

12.9 km at 8% · 1027 m
18002000220024002600ELEVATION (M)9.2%10%10%10%11%9.4%11%8.8%10%0 km12345678910111212.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Dente dell'Agnello · 2,726 mSTEEPEST 11.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
80% main road · 18% track
Main roads
12.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
SP251 (13 km)
Surface
86% paved · 14% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
80% climbing · 19% descending · 1% flat
Steep sections
9.2 km over 5% · 8 km over 8% · 5 km over 10%
Longest descent
2.9 km from 0.1 km, dropping 385 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 2.2 kmDrinking water · 80 m off route
  2. 2.9 kmBike rental · 480 m off route
  3. 2.9 kmFarmacia Bourlot · pharmacy · 600 m off route
  4. 5.8 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route
  5. 6 kmLocanda La Peiro Groso · restaurant · 40 m off route
  6. 6.2 kmSfiziositá · convenience store · 100 m off route
  7. 9.3 kmSpring · on the route
  8. 14.4 kmSpring · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 6.6 km — Ingresso opera Centro 9 (ruins)
  • 9.7 km — Ricovero Carlo Emanuele III (ruins)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 09 min

Know before you go

  • 12.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 5.1 km longest stretch without café, shop or water
  • Steep gradients up to 11.9%
  • 14% gravel or unpaved road

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.