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Old Galibier Road
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by 14 explorers
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Location: Le Monêtier-Les-Bains, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France
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July 12, 2020
Hiking
Memory of cycling: The runners reached the Col du Galibier by climbing the old road, which is almost impassable today. This old, very difficult road started two kilometers down from the Lautaret pass towards Briançon, immediately to the left after the bridge over the Galibier torrent. The new road (D 902), was opened in 1938. The old refuge was built between 1870 and 1880. The new refuge dates from 1937.
Today this road is very pleasant to hike.
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Best Hiking Routes to Old Galibier Road
5.0
(1)
48
hikers
10.7km
03:33
550m
550m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(2)
13
hikers
14.0km
05:37
960m
960m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Distance 5.27 km
Downhill 560 m
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Location: Le Monêtier-Les-Bains, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France