This is a stunning climb up from the river with a steady gradient. Surrounded by pine trees, this climb is beautiful on a sunny day and is good preparation for the Galibier if you are heading that way.

Sven Schwarzrock

July 10, 2024

Road cycling

The Col du Télégraphe is the eternal 'little brother' of the famous and much higher Col du Galibier.
This is the approach to the pass.

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1. Col du Télégraphe – Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne loop from Le Col

28.6km

01:54

930m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Col du Télégraphe – Valloire Village loop from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan

61.5km

03:27

1,280m

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3. Col du Télégraphe – Col du Galibier loop from Ligne Nouvelle Lyon - Turin

118km

07:22

3,340m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 12.0 km

Uphill 1,200 m

Downhill 370 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Saint-Martin-D'Arc, Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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

1. Col du Télégraphe – Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne loop from Le Col

2. Col du Télégraphe – Valloire Village loop from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan

3. Col du Télégraphe – Col du Galibier loop from Ligne Nouvelle Lyon - Turin

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