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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Saint-Martin-D'Arc

Col du Télégraphe – Col du Galibier loop from Saint-Michel - Valloire

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Saint-Martin-D'Arc

Col du Télégraphe – Col du Galibier loop from Saint-Michel - Valloire

Hard

4.9

(14)

1,338

riders

Col du Télégraphe – Col du Galibier loop from Saint-Michel - Valloire

09:58

155km

4,650m

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: February 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 24.2 km for 12.6 km

Closed: • October 20-May 31 (otherwise open)

After 118 km for 12.6 km

Closed: • October 20-May 31 (otherwise open)

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Start point

Train Station

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12.4 km

Col du Télégraphe

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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17.6 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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35.5 km

Col du Galibier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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35.5 km

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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40.0 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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44.2 km

Lautaret Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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76.8 km

Col du Granon Military Base

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Military station at the top of the Col du Granon.

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76.9 km

Col du Granon summit

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Get ready for the Col du Granon. This over 11 kilometer long climb is a tough Alp with an average gradient of 9.3% and the steepest 100 meters at 18%. …

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155 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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106 km

31.4 km

14.7 km

3.19 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

153 km

2.00 km

215 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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