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: January 25, 2026

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

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After 38.5 km for 12.6 km

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.84 km

Viewpoint

8.02 km

Lautaret Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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17.3 km

Final gravel section up of the old route

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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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18.0 km

Below the Galibier refuge

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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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18.4 km

Monument to Henri Desgrange

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memorial monument known as the Henri Desgranges Monument.

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19.5 km

Col du Galibier

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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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19.6 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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34.7 km

Straw sculptures

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These beautiful sculptures. But is it every year ??? not so sure.

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69.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.3 km

21.2 km

568 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.6 km

392 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,630 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 March

7°C

-4°C

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The most unforgettable day of my life.

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