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: April 1, 2026

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194 m

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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7.00 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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11.0 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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15.4 km

Reaching an altitude of 2,642 meters, the Galibier Pass connects Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne to Briançon via the Télégraphe and Lautaret Passes. The Tour de France first crossed the Galibier on July 10, …

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15.4 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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19.7 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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22.6 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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30.6 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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30.8 km

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30.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

< 100 m

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International Straw and Hay Sculpture Competition Artworks

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Les Granges du Galibier

Col du Galibier

The most unforgettable day of my life.

Memorial to Marco Pantani at Les Granges du Galibier

View and winding road

Straw sculptures

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