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Villar-D'Arêne

Panorama / Galibier – Col du Galibier loop from Col du Lautaret

Hard

4.7

(18)

528

riders

Panorama / Galibier – Col du Galibier loop from Col du Lautaret

02:01

24.9km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.55 km for 2.34 km

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.48 km

Ascent to the Col du Galibier

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2

3.16 km

3

4.21 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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4

7.36 km

Below the Galibier refuge

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Legendary pass and one of the most famous climbs of the Tour de France. Here you are not far from the Galibier refuge, at almost 2560 meters, where you can …

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5

8.66 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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6

8.71 km

Cima del Col du Galibier

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Spectacular pass to try at least once in a lifetime

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7

17.4 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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21.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

22.4 km

Beatiful view

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B

24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

7.62 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,610 m)

Lowest point (1,860 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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