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Snowkite

Exceptional snowkite spot at Col Agnel (2,744 m), the 2nd highest paved pass in the Alps, on the Franco-Italian border in the Queyras (Hautes-Alpes). Vast riding area between Col Agnel, Col Vieux (2,806 m) and the slopes of Pain de Sucre (3,208 m), with panoramic views of Mont Viso (3,841 m).

Varied terrain: flat zones around the col, moderate slopes towards Col Vieux, and steeper terrain towards Pain de Sucre for experienced riders. High altitude ensures excellent snow and long season (October to June).

Primarily an end-of-season spot (May-June) when the road is accessible. In winter, the road is closed at Pont de Lariane — access requires a long approach on touring skins (19 km) or Nordic skiing on the groomed trail.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Col Agnel / Pain de Sucre / Col Vieux: when to go?

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Season · peak

217h

in January · 22 rideable days

The season runs from November to April, peaking in January: 17 rideable days a month and 217 hours of usable wind, at -2 °C. The low point is June, at 0 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 61%13-20 knots · 32%21-30 knots · 7%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 61% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -4 °C. The wettest month is June, with 181 mm. Snow depth peaks in March, at 37 cm.

Monthly averages: Col Agnel / Pain de Sucre / Col Vieux

Monthly averages — Col Agnel / Pain de Sucre / Col Vieux — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	22.0	217 h	-4 °C	89 mm
February	19.5	196 h	-2 °C	68 mm
March	16.5	155 h	-2 °C	176 mm
April	14.0	145 h	1 °C	145 mm
May	3.0	21 h	4 °C	108 mm
June	0.0	0 h	12 °C	181 mm
July	0.0	0 h	13 °C	89 mm
August	0.0	0 h	14 °C	113 mm
September	0.0	0 h	7 °C	131 mm
October	0.0	0 h	4 °C	110 mm
November	13.5	97 h	-1 °C	77 mm
December	16.0	130 h	-3 °C	62 mm

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Technical details of Col Agnel / Pain de Sucre / Col Vieux spot

The spot works with winds from N, SSE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Local association recommendations

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Spot functioning

High-mountain snowkite spot in Queyras Regional Nature Park. Riding area between Col Agnel (2,744 m), Col Vieux (2,806 m) and Pain de Sucre slopes.

Late season (May-June): drive to 2,630 m car park.

Mid-winter: road closed, access by touring skins from Pont de Lariane (19 km). Refuge Agnel (2,580 m, staffed) for overnight stays.

Spot opening date

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Spot type: Freeride (Ski touring access)
Altitude: 2,737 m

Parking

From Briançon or Guillestre, head towards Molines-en-Queyras then D205 towards Col Agnel. In late season, park at the large car park (2,630 m) 2 bends after Refuge Agnel.

In winter: road closed at Pont de Lariane (1,860 m). Access by touring skins or Nordic skiing (19 km, 720 m gain, ~2h30-3h). Refuge Agnel (2,580 m, staffed) offers overnight stays.

Wind specificities

Works mainly in north-west wind. South wind also works, pushing towards Col Vieux area.

High altitude ensures generous wind. The col channels wind between France and Italy.

Watch for Nebbia (Italian fog) rising quickly in south-east wind.

Hazards

High altitude (2,700-3,200 m): fast-changing weather, freezing wind.

Nebbia: Italian fog that rises quickly, reducing visibility to zero.

Rocky terrain under thin snow, especially around Pain de Sucre.

Steep slopes near Pain de Sucre — experienced riders only.

Avalanches: wind slab risk on north-facing slopes. Beacon/shovel/probe recommended.

Remoteness: very isolated in winter. Bring skins, charged phone, inform someone.

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