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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The Col du Lautaret from Briançon is a climb located in the Grand Briançonnais region. This climb is 26.3 kilometers long, with an elevation gain of 801 meters. The Col du Lautaret from Briançon has an average gradient of 3%.

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Location: Villar-D'Arêne, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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