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A mountain village with many small shops selling local products and clothes.

Ideally located refuge, obviously, clean, efficient, good meals and a very good hiker's picnic!

the marmottes might cross the road, so take care when going downhill on your bike!

This Colle dell'Agnello is one of the most classic climbs in the Western Alps, and has often been the scene of stages of the Giro d'Italia. Very challenging both for its length and the difference in altitude, and for its altitude (it starts from 1,800 meters in Chianale and reaches almost 2,750 meters on the hill). The views, however, are stunning and worth the effort. The French side is less steep, so those who tackle it during trips lasting several days can plan the climb from France, which is less challenging, and enjoy the descent and the views.

Picturesque mountain village on the way to the Col de la Noir

Just 2 kilometres from the top of Colle dell'Agnello, right next to the road (on the right if you go up), after overcoming the steepest slope of the pass, a hairpin bend where Nibali attacked very hard when he climbed in the 2016 Giro, we find this small lake on the right. It is a lovely place to stop for a picnic and relax and enjoy the scenery.

The last village on the Italian side is a very well-preserved village with cobbled streets, beautiful and well-decorated houses, and a couple of places where you can eat or have a drink. It is worth stopping to refuel and take a photo at the village fountain before tackling the very tough 10 km stretch to the summit. It is also a good place to have a sandwich or something at lunchtime.

The climb and descent on the Italian side are very complicated. Going up, from the last village, Chianale, to the summit is 10 kilometers with an average gradient of 10% and some ramps of 16%. Very hard! Going down, as the road is very steep, there are many straights and steep slopes, the road is narrow... it becomes uncomfortable having to use the brakes hard and continuously.