Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 18, 2025

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.58 km

Viewpoint

3.77 km

Col du Lautaret

Highlight • Mountain Pass

After the village of Grave, here you are at the famous Col du Lautaret.

Its neighbor the Col du Galibier is very close. If you still have enough courage, desire …

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13.1 km

Final gravel section up of the old route

Highlight • Cycleway

With 10% of average slope, this old road is not easy, shorter but steeper than the classic road, I recommend large section tyres of 40mm minimum in tubeless with low pressure as the RADDLER model of WTB.

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13.7 km

Below the Galibier refuge

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Legendary pass and one of the most famous climbs of the Tour de France. Here you are not far from the Galibier refuge, at almost 2560 meters, where you can …

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14.2 km

Monument dedicated to the founder of the Tour de France

Highlight • Other

14.4 km

Monument to Henri Desgrange

Highlight • Monument

15.5 km

Col du Galibier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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15.5 km

The most unforgettable day of my life.

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Without a doubt, today was one of the most special and beautiful days of my life. I climbed from the Le Grave side, passing Lautaret and catching sight of Galibier, …

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30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

12.7 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

372 m

237 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Col du Lautaret

Final gravel section up of the old route

Below the Galibier refuge

Monument dedicated to the founder of the Tour de France

Monument to Henri Desgrange

Col du Galibier

The most unforgettable day of my life.

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