Places
Viewpoint·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Colle dell'Agnello
Piedmont
The road up the Valle Varaita tops out at a bleak, beautiful col with marmots, glacial rubble and a full-frontal view of Monviso's west face. Short walks lead onto the ridge either side; the descent into the Queyras is one of the great alpine drives.
Duration
Half day
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
Late June – early October
Parking · Free
Free roadside parking at the col and at Chianale village lower down.
Water
No water at the pass; fountains in Chianale, the last village before the climb.
Highlights
- Monviso west face from the col
- Marmot colonies in the boulder fields
- Old frontier stones and barracks
With your dog
Leashed dogs on the pass road and tundra paths; keep clear of grazing flocks.
