Col du Télégraphe – Col du Galibier loop from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

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Col du Télégraphe – Col du Galibier loop from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

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Col du Télégraphe – Col du Galibier loop from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

09:54

126km

3,530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 53.9 km for 22.9 km

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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.1 km

Hermillon Roundabout

Highlight • Other

Great eye-catcher for the place.

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30.2 km

Col du Télégraphe

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It's essential to pass the Télégraphe test before tackling the Galibier. The name "Télégraphe" is strange, but the explanation for its name is quite simple: this mid-level pass, with an …

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47.2 km

Valloire Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Nice alpine town near the Col du Galibier.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valloire

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50.0 km

International Straw and Hay Sculpture Competition Artworks

Highlight • Monument

I took a lot of photos here, these sculptures made with straw are incredible.

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62.3 km

Mountain Pass

65.1 km

Cima del Col du Galibier

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Spectacular pass to try at least once in a lifetime

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65.2 km

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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88.3 km

Ascent to the Col du Télégraphe from Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

I must say that this climb is no joke with its gradients, very beautiful.

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126 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.8 km

19.0 km

7.78 km

4.07 km

245 m

102 m

Surfaces

123 km

1.88 km

958 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,630 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

5°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2024,007 - Le Monêtier-les-Bains nach Pontamafrey

Early morning climb to the col du Galibier. It's worth it, it's still fresh and breakfast is good. The Galibier is not steep from the south and has a wonderful view down to Mon Viso. The descent into the valley is long, with the col du Télégraphe in between, which you can quickly eat up. Millions of bikers come towards …

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