Col du Galibier

Col du Galibier

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Distance35 km
Duration3 h 47
DifficultyIntermediate
Elevation gain+869 m

The route

De Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne à Valloire, Col du Galibier déroule 35 km, à l'assaut des sommets. De niveau intermédiaire et exigeant, suivant principalement des routes ouvertes (100 %), il grimpe 869 m au total — un vrai défi. Comptez environ 3 h 47 de vélo. En chemin, on croise Cristal In Rock, Grotte de la Vierge et Moulin Troccaz.

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Terrain & conditions

Terrain
Minor road
100 %
Greenway
0 %
Trail
0 %
Elevation
430 m1658 m2885 m
Climbs+869 m
Descents-1285 m
Highest point : 2600 m
Lowest point : 715 m
Weather
Today
9°
Tomorrow
11°
Day after
9°
Wind : 2 km/h SE · Indicative forecast

Essential information

Route typeOne way (reversible)
Signposting34
SurfaceShared minor roads
Recommended directionSaint-Michel-de-Maurienne → Valloire

Services along the way

Water fountain
Toilets
Bike parking
Bike repair
Picnic area

Points of interest nearby

Grotte de la ViergeHeritage · 15 m away
Grotte de la ViergeHeritage · 17 m away
Stèle Marco PantaniHeritage · 29 m away
Gabriel JulliardHeritage · 32 m away
Cristal In RockMuseum · 66 m away
Croix de la Roche BernardHeritage · 163 m away

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