Colle del Nivolet Cycle Route

Route

1. Start from the mountain town of Noasca, where there’s lots of accommodation options. Take a look at our accommodation link at the foot of the page.
2. The SP460 road climbs for 8.4km until you turn right to the SP50. Follow the SP50 and hairpins begin in earnest at 16km, as trees begin to give way to wild mountains views all around you.
3. At 20km enjoy the Lago Serru (lake) before continuing on the twisting road upwards, as hairpins twist you onwards, apssing buildings on the left at Agnel at 21.3km,just before reaching Lago Agnel on the left, as the spectacular raised mountain road takes you over the valley beside the waters of the lake.
4. Eventually, the hairpins and gradient ease and the summit lakes lead you to the mountain refuse and restaurant of the summit. Take some well earned refreshments, get that extra jacket on and then descend with care, stopping at one of the lower mountain villages for coffee on the way down.
5. There’s a great little cafe on the left at the village of Villa at the 44km point, where you can get a drink and snack to keep you going on the last section.

Mountain descents re tiring, so please take the opportunity for rest breaks.