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Old Galibier Road

Old Galibier Road

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    1. Col du Galibier – Chemin du Roy loop from Villar-d'Arêne

    58.7km

    08:15

    2,570m

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 15, 2023

    Once on top of the Lautaret, the real deal begins: the ascent of the Galibier. Not via the main road, but over the "Ancienne Route", or, the Old Galibier Road. Until 1938, this was the way to go to reach the summit at 2,642 metres (8,668 ft). The Old Route is steep at times, but it's fully rideable. The giants of the Barre des Ecrins and the La Meije will watch over you during this climb.

      October 26, 2021

      Wide, quiet, car-free path, suitable for gravel

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        August 20, 2024

        Beautiful and epic climb, easy to travel. Be careful of the possible presence of sheepdogs.

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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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