From La Grave to Col du Galibier

Conquer one of the Tour de France's most legendary passes: the Col du Galibier!

Description

Detailed itinerary :

Turn right out of the parking lot towards Briançon and continue straight ahead on the RD 1091.

On leaving the village of La Grave, go through the Serre du Coin tunnel, then the Ardoisières tunnel (caution: the tunnels are poorly lit).

At the end of the tunnel, continue on the RD 1091 and go around the village of Villar d'Arène.

On leaving Villar d'Arène, continue in the direction of Briançon, to the summit of the Col du Lautaret.

At the Col du Lautaret, turn left towards the Col du Galibier on the RD 902. Climb for about 6 km.

At the tunnel, turn right and continue up the Col du Galibier to the summit. Don't forget to take the photo once you've reached the top.

Return to La Grave by the same route.

Équipements

• Public WC
• Cycle tourism route
• Free car park

Environnements

• Mountain view
• Panoramic view

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

• Distance 40km
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 1395m
• Dénivelé négatif 1407m
• Durée journalière 05h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Précision balisage Directional road signs
• Passage délicat Be careful when crossing the Serre du Coin tunnel and the Ardoissières tunnel, which are poorly lit.
• Nature du terrain Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
• Altitude moyenne 2042m
• Altitude maximum 2622m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/06 to 01/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Langues parlées

• French

Localisation