Col du Galibier

The Col du Galibier is undoubtedly one of the most famous classic climbs of the Tour de France. It is not without good reason that it is also referred to as the roof of the tour. When you pedal between the serpentines, you can see why. The closer you get to 2634 m, the more likely it is that you will find snow. Like-minded people in shorts and short-sleeved jerseys often shoot past meter-high mountains of snow. Garnished with the panorama of Mont Blanc and the barren lunar landscape, it is a real treat. Pure Tour de France feeling!

The Col du Galibier is the transition from the Arc valley ("Maurienne") to the Durance valley and to the more southerly passes such as the Col d'Izouard or Col de Vars and the Cote d'Azur. The used north side is clearly heavier with a good 1900 meters.
After the Col du Telegraphe you can fill your bottles again in Valloire - from there it is still 1200 meters in altitude.

The most beautiful col during the entire tour