Highlight • Mountain Pass
Road cycling
5.0
(636)
Cycling
4.9
(254)
Mountain biking
4.9
(78)
Hiking
5.0
(8)
Gravel riding
5.0
(6)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)
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Road cycling

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Best routes near Col du Galibier

4.8
(58)
3,939
riders
74.2km
03:58
1,450m
1,450m
Cycle the challenging Col du Galibier from Briançon, a 46.1-mile route with 4750 feet of gain and stunning Alpine views.

4.7
(27)
1,755
riders
86.5km
07:13
2,850m
2,850m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(24)
1,006
riders
38.8km
02:29
1,170m
1,170m
This difficult 24.1-mile road cycling route from La Grave to Col du Galibier climbs 3851 feet through Écrins National Park.
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Elevation 2,620 m
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