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Panorama / Galibier – Col du Galibier loop from Col du Lautaret

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Briançon

Villar-D'Arêne

Panorama / Galibier – Col du Galibier loop from Col du Lautaret

Hard

4.8

(41)

1,885

riders

Panorama / Galibier – Col du Galibier loop from Col du Lautaret

03:44

53.8km

1,800m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.84 km for 12.6 km

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

After 33.7 km for 12.6 km

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

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317 m

Lautaret Pass

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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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4.50 km

Panorama / Galibier

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As you ascend it's hard to take in the full scenery, but the views on the way down are absolutely breathtaking. Forget the Strava Kom (it's already taken by the pros anyway) and pause for a photo!

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8.95 km

Col du Galibier Panoramique vers le parc national des Écrins

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The Col du Galibier from Briançon is a climb located in the Grand Briançonnais region. This climb is 34.8 kilometers long, with a positive elevation gain of 1,398 meters. The …

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8.96 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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13.4 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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24.2 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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27.1 km

Fontaine

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Drinking water point in Valloire. Filling up water bottles before climbing Galibier.

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27.1 km

Valloire Village

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France is known, among other things, for its many festivals. Valloire is no exception to this rule and offers every year, at the end of June-beginning of July, a unique …

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53.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

1.84 km

777 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.2 km

445 m

104 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,630 m)

Lowest point (1,410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

20°C

10°C

82 %

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Col du Galibier Panoramique vers le parc national des Écrins

Col du Galibier

Les Granges du Galibier

International Straw and Hay Sculpture Competition Artworks

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