10th September 2017 – #lagnel2744 -Non-competitive cycling event

The #Agnello col road will be completely closed to traffic from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both the Italian side (from the former customs house in Chianale) and the French side (from Pont de Lariane, Molines).

Departure: Pontechianale
Length:14.1 km
Ascent: 1.117m
Average grade:8%
Maximum grade:15%
Height top: 2.744m
FREE ADMISSION

Meeting point: in Pontechianale, in front of the Tourist Office. Distribution of freebies kindly offered by sponsors.

Starting time: rolling start from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.

Refreshments will be offered at the top of the Agnello col, meeting point of French and Italian cyclists

Bike test: it will be possible to try the latest bike models of the brands Cannondale, Colnago, Trek, Officine Mattio, Cipollini, BMC and to rent the new E-bikes, electric pedal assisted cycles. Reservations required by Cicli Mattio, Tel. +39 0175 270058.

The helmet is compulsory, gloves, windbreaker and/or warm clothes are recommended for the descent. Check your bike before the climb.  Even if the road will be closed to traffic, please respect road rules keeping on the right and moderate your speed while descending.

Complete regulations of the event (in Italian) on the websites www.vallidelmonviso.it and www.freedomtoride.it

Enjoy your lunch in one of the restaurants in Pontechianale:

–          Bar da Giò – fr. Chianale, tel. +39 347 9681454

–          Locanda La Peiro Groso – fr. Chianale, tel. +39 0175 950200;

–          La Polenteria da Pietro e Piera – fr. Chianale, tel. +39 0175 950213;

–          Ristomuseo Le Montagnard – fr. Chianale, tel. +39 0175 950101;

–          Ristorante Laghi Blu – fr. Chianale, tel. +39 0175 950189;

–          Bar La Buca di Bacco – fr. Maddalena, tel. +39 349 6309422;

–          Aury’s Bar – fr. Maddalena, tel. +39 347 8761320;

–          Pizzeria La Fusino – fr. Maddalena, tel. +39 0175 950142;

–          Pizzeria Quetzal – fr. Maddalena, tel. +39 0175 950141;

–          Rifugio CAI Savigliano – fr. Genzana, tel. +39 0175 950178;

–          Hotel Ristorante Chalet Seggiovia – fr. Maddalena, tel. +39 0175 950410;

–          Ristorante Miralago – fr. Castello, tel. +39 338 9830225;

–          Rifugio Alevè – fr. Castello, tel. +39 347 7672234.

Information:

IAT Frassino – p.zza Marconi 5 – 12020 FRASSINO

Tel. +39 0175 970642 – info@unionevallevaraita.it  www.vallidelmonviso.it