Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

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After 34 m for 10.4 km

Closed: • October 20-May 31 (otherwise open)

After 18.3 km for 10.4 km

Closed: • October 20-May 31 (otherwise open)

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Parking

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3.28 km

Memorial to Marco Pantani at Les Granges du Galibier

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In Les Granges du Galibier, not far from a local cheese shop, a stele was erected in 2011 to commemorate the exact spot where Marco Pantani attacked in the famous …

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3.40 km

Les Granges du Galibier

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Here you can stop to buy local products or have a snack.

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6.17 km

View and winding road

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The hairpin bends of the D902 at Col du Galibier.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-galibier and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Col_du_Galibier

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10.7 km

Le Poutre Restaurant

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Excellent place for lunch or dinner on your way to or return from the Galibier.

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14.4 km

Straw sculptures

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Valloire, located in Savoy at the foot of the Col du Galibier, has ancient origins linked to the name "Vallis Aurea" (Golden Valley) dating back to the 11th century.

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14.5 km

International Straw and Hay Sculpture Competition Artworks

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I took a lot of photos here, these sculptures made with straw are incredible.

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19.4 km

View of Plan Lachat

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Very special view on this splendid stretch of road.

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21.3 km

Plan Lachat Mountain Hut

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Nice for a rest break before the steepest part. This will have been my end point of this climb. A breathtaking view of the last ramps.

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28.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

335 m

125 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

325 m

135 m

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Highest point (2,540 m)

Lowest point (1,560 m)

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Sunday 3 May

3°C

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95 %

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Memorial to Marco Pantani at Les Granges du Galibier

Les Granges du Galibier

View and winding road

Le Poutre Restaurant

Straw sculptures

International Straw and Hay Sculpture Competition Artworks

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Plan Lachat Mountain Hut

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