Col Agnel

  • Mountain pass
Elevation : 2744m
05350 Molines-en-Queyras

Description

The Col Agnel, the second-highest pass in the French Alps, is the gateway from the Queyras Regional Nature Park to the Val Varaita in Piedmont. A pass dominated by imposing peaks: the Taillante ridge, Pain de Sucre, Pic d'Asti and Mont Viso.
Located at the bottom of Aigue Agnelle valley, the Col Agnel is a must for cycling enthusiasts, and is regularly used by riders in the Italian Giro. Make a pitstop at the Agnel refuge, before reaching the Col Agnel at 2,744 m, the only road between the Queyras and Italy. From here, you can gaze across the Val Varaïta from this magnificent viewpoint. Europe's highest border pass boasts an exceptional view of Mont Viso; it is also the starting point for numerous hikes to lakes Foréant, Egorgéou and Baricle.

Services

Car park

Openings

From 16 June 2026 until 10 November 2026 - Open everyday
The opening date is an estimate, to within 15 days, as is the closing date.

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

Location

Col Agnel
Elevation : 2744m
05350 Molines-en-Queyras

Environment

Environment
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Updated on 30 April 2026 at 17:28
by Office de tourisme du Guillestrois et du Queyras
(Offer identifier : 515723)
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