Panorama / Galibier – Col du Galibier loop from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Panorama / Galibier – Col du Galibier loop from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

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3,887

riders

Panorama / Galibier – Col du Galibier loop from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

05:42

95.2km

2,480m

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: August 5, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 46.5 km for 2.27 km

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.62 km

Viewpoint

13.7 km

Lac du Chambon and its dam

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A lake with crystalline colors.

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15.6 km

Lac du Chambon is an artificial lake created by the Chambon dam on the Romanche River. It is located along the departmental road 1091 (formerly national road 91), between Bourg-d'Oisans and the Col du Lautaret.

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28.2 km

La Grave

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A majestic mountain that towers above all the others.

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28.3 km

Dreamlike view of the Meije massif

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This point offers a spectacular view of the massif.

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43.1 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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46.2 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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47.5 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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56.1 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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95.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.7 km

22.8 km

17.6 km

< 100 m

Surfaces