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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Modane

View of Fort Victor-Emmanuel – Col du Télégraphe loop from Fourneaux

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Modane

View of Fort Victor-Emmanuel – Col du Télégraphe loop from Fourneaux

Hard

4.5

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151

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View of Fort Victor-Emmanuel – Col du Télégraphe loop from Fourneaux

05:43

97.7km

2,320m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 54.3 km for 40 m

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14.0 km

View of Fort Victor-Emmanuel

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Beautiful view of Fort Victor Emmanuel.

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14.9 km

Barrière de L'Esseillon

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Fort-Victor Emmanuel, better known as the Barrière de L'Esseillon, is a series of five forts built in the 19th century on the rocky lock or "rocky close" which closes the …

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30.2 km

Retenue de Bissortette

Lake

34.6 km

L'Arc

Lake

5

38.4 km

Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

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Beautiful, very welcoming town.

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6

38.7 km

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

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50.5 km

Col du Télégraphe

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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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55.7 km

Valloire Village

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France is known, among other things, for its many festivals. Valloire is no exception to this rule and offers every year, at the end of June-beginning of July, a unique …

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55.8 km

Fontaine

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Drinking water point in Valloire. Filling up water bottles before climbing Galibier.

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61.5 km

Gipfel Col de Telegraphe

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A splendid natural balcony where you can stop to admire the landscape. The view opens up to the surrounding mountains and valleys: a perfect place for a break, some photos, and to silently enjoy the beauty of the trail. 🚴‍♂️🏔️📸

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97.7 km

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50.0 km

22.7 km

21.6 km

3.12 km

117 m

116 m

106 m

Surfaces

95.0 km

2.43 km

297 m

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Lowest point (720 m)

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