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Col du Galibier – Col du Télégraphe loop from Briançon

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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Col du Galibier – Col du Télégraphe loop from Briançon

Hard

4.9

(34)

2,073

riders

Col du Galibier – Col du Télégraphe loop from Briançon

07:03

120km

2,930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 56.0 km for 228 m

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Start point

Train Station

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28.4 km

Lautaret Pass

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The Col du Lautaret is the last climb before heading to the summit of the Col du Galibier. The Lautaret route can be quite busy; the best day to ride is Sunday, when heavy goods vehicles are banned.

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32.6 km

Panorama / Galibier

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As you ascend it's hard to take in the full scenery, but the views on the way down are absolutely breathtaking. Forget the Strava Kom (it's already taken by the pros anyway) and pause for a photo!

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37.0 km

Col du Galibier Panoramique vers le parc national des Écrins

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The Col du Galibier from Briançon is a climb located in the Grand Briançonnais region. This climb is 34.8 kilometers long, with a positive elevation gain of 1,398 meters. The …

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37.0 km

Col du Galibier

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Reaching an altitude of 2,642 meters, the Galibier Pass connects Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne to Briançon via the Télégraphe and Lautaret Passes. The Tour de France first crossed the Galibier on July 10, …

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41.4 km

Les Granges du Galibier

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Here you can stop to buy local products or have a snack.

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60.2 km

Col du Télégraphe

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It's essential to pass the Télégraphe test before tackling the Galibier. The name "Télégraphe" is strange, but the explanation for its name is quite simple: this mid-level pass, with an …

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65.3 km

Valloire Village

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France is known, among other things, for its many festivals. Valloire is no exception to this rule and offers every year, at the end of June-beginning of July, a unique …

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99.0 km

View to the Lautaret pass summit

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From this point you can enjoy an excellent view and set off to climb the Galibier.

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120 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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62.1 km

38.8 km

16.1 km

2.78 km

362 m

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< 100 m

Surfaces

118 km

1.77 km

224 m

101 m

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