Col Agnel
Col Agnel / Colle dell'Agnello
France / Italy · Hautes-Alpes
2,744m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,744m
- Route length
- 28 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 21
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SMolines-en-Queyras
28 km · max 10%
▲Col Agnel (2,744m)
Descent
EPontechianale (Italy)
Third-highest paved pass in the Alps and highest Franco-Italian border crossing. Connects the Queyras to Pontechianale through barren high-altitude terrain.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑963m gain
↓1,179m loss
1,848m → 2,727m → 1,632m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
21
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.6839°N, 6.9783°E
- Start (Molines-en-Queyras)
- 44.7267°N, 6.8525°E
- End (Pontechianale (Italy))
- 44.6233°N, 7.0325°E
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