Chianale Village – Lac de Pontechianale loop from Queyras Regional Nature Park

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Chianale Village – Lac de Pontechianale loop from Queyras Regional Nature Park

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Chianale Village – Lac de Pontechianale loop from Queyras Regional Nature Park

04:37

68.0km

2,280m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.0 km for 9.66 km

Closed: • October-June (otherwise open)

After 45.5 km for 9.66 km

Closed: • October-June (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 m

Pierre-Grosse

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A pretty village in the Queyras park.

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10.4 km

Scenic hairpin bends

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Last steep kilometres of the climb from the French side, amazing views on the stone structures and the valley opening up, strong winds which can make the climbing tough!

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23.0 km

Chianale Village

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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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27.3 km

Lac de Pontechianale

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On foot or by bike, the lakeside is beautiful, even on the more pedestrianised southern side.

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28.1 km

Lago artificiale di Castello

Lake

32.9 km

The municipality is located close to the area where the Varaita Valley splits, continuing westwards with the Bellino valley and north-west with the Varaita di Pontechianale valley.
A nice little village to visit.

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34.1 km

The Mill of the Forges, Casteldelfino

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice agriturismo to stay with friendly people and delicious food

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55.1 km

Panoramic View of the Valley

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From Colle dell'Agnello the view over the Varaita valley is spectacular.

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60.6 km

Symbolic statues

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On the way to the Agnel pass, 3 characters seem to watch over the road. Their mysterious appearance breaks the monotony of the climb a little by trying to evoke …

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