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Vauban Fortress – Col du Granon summit loop from Groupe Scolaire La Meije

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Vauban Fortress – Col du Granon summit loop from Groupe Scolaire La Meije

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Vauban Fortress – Col du Granon summit loop from Groupe Scolaire La Meije

07:45

99.5km

2,300m

Cycling

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 52.3 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.48 km

Viewpoint

6.21 km

Vauban Fortress

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Built by Vauban on a rock overlooking the town, this structure has been modified several times over the centuries. The first fortified medieval castle of the Dauphins, it was the …

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43.6 km

Saint-Claude Church of Val-des-Prés

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Le Serre is a small locality attached to the town of Val-des-Près. The Piedmontese baroque-style Saint-Claude church has been listed as a historical monument since 1989. It dates from the 15th century. Its bell tower is typical of Briançonnaise churches.

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56.0 km

Old military road

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Beautiful views on the other side of the Granon. You can descend all the way to the Valleé de Clareé.

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60.2 km

Col du Granon summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Get ready for the Col du Granon. This over 11 kilometer long climb is a tough Alp with an average gradient of 9.3% and the steepest 100 meters at 18%. …

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63.8 km

On the way to the Col de Granon

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Great route that we had almost to ourselves at the beginning of June

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81.6 km

Climb to Col du Lautaret

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

At the top of this hill there are many shops, bars and restaurants equipped for cyclists.

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93.8 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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99.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.6 km

20.8 km

15.7 km

14.4 km

859 m

314 m

Surfaces

82.4 km

10.2 km

6.57 km

534 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,400 m)

Lowest point (1,320 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

20°C

11°C

0 %

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Vauban Fortress – Col du Granon summit loop from Groupe Scolaire La Meije

Beatiful view

Vauban Fortress

Saint-Claude Church of Val-des-Prés

Old military road

Col du Granon summit

On the way to the Col de Granon

Climb to Col du Lautaret

Lautaret Pass

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