Chianale – Chianale Village loop from Grange Vallone

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Chianale – Chianale Village loop from Grange Vallone

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Chianale – Chianale Village loop from Grange Vallone

04:20

52.0km

1,710m

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: September 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.4 km for 19.3 km

Closed: • October-June (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Parking

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9.33 km

View of the Pontechianale dam

Highlight • Other

Viewpoint with a view of the Pontechianale dam. Interesting for those who are a bit of an engineer inside.

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10.1 km

Castello

Highlight • Settlement

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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10.7 km

Lago artificiale di Castello

Lake

15.8 km

Chianale

Highlight • Settlement

Included among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, and rightly so: a pearl of newly restored houses, small churches, museums, and tourist services. Absolutely worth visiting.

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15.8 km

Romanesque bridge that has united the two halves of the village across the Varaita since time immemorial. Arriving from the valley, it is the village's calling card, and already gives an idea of what awaits us shortly after.

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16.0 km

Chianale

Highlight • Settlement

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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17.0 km

Winding descent from Colle dell'Agnello

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Nice descent, small road, little traffic, many hairpin bends and beautiful scenery.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-d-agnel and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Col_Agnel

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26.0 km

Colle dell'Agnello - Col Agnel

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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36.0 km

Chianale Village

Highlight • Settlement

Nicknamed the Borgo di Pietra, Chianale is a small village of Occitan culture located at 1800 meters above sea level and recently included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

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