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Colle dell'Agnello (2,744 meters above sea level - Col Agnel in French; Còl dl'Agnél in Piedmontese) is an Alpine pass in the Cottian Alps (Monviso Alps), as well as the second-highest road pass in Italy and the third-highest in Europe [N 2], preceded only by the Colle dell'Iseran [N 3] in the French Alps and the Stelvio Pass in the Ortler Alps. Located southwest of Monviso, between Pan di Zucchero and Punta dell'Alp, it connects Italy to France from the Piedmontese municipality of Pontechianale to the French municipality of Molines-en-Queyras in the Hautes-Alpes department [N 4]. It was inaugurated in 1973 by expanding a pre-existing dirt military road; It has been a transit point for several stages of the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France and a popular destination for summer camps for amateur astronomers, offering one of the observation sites with the darkest, most pristine sky and accessible by normal vehicles.

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One of the most beautiful climbs in the French Alps.

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Just before the summit is this beautiful refuge.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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