Col du Galibier – Panorama / Galibier loop from P6 des Verneys

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Valloire

Col du Galibier – Panorama / Galibier loop from P6 des Verneys

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Col du Galibier – Panorama / Galibier loop from P6 des Verneys

04:03

48.1km

1,650m

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: August 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.96 km for 11.4 km

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

After 15.4 km for 1.12 km

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

After 31.6 km for 12.6 km

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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.5 km

Mountain Pass

15.3 km

Cima del Col du Galibier

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Spectacular pass to try at least once in a lifetime

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15.4 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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16.7 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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17.3 km

Final gravel section up of the old route

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With 10% of average slope, this old road is not easy, shorter but steeper than the classic road, I recommend large section tyres of 40mm minimum in tubeless with low pressure as the RADDLER model of WTB.

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20.9 km

One of the hardest but most beautiful stretches

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24.1 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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25.5 km

Ascent to the Col du Galibier

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28.2 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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48.1 km

End point

Parking

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