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Col du Télégraphe – Valloire Village Center loop from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Télégraphe – Valloire Village Center loop from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan

Hard

4.3

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Col du Télégraphe – Valloire Village Center loop from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan

04:54

67.0km

1,440m

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 30.3 km for 167 m

After 30.5 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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646 m

Opinel Museum

Highlight • Monument

Interesting museum. I wasn't in the museum itself, but I like browsing the shop, I usually find something.

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1.41 km

Boulangerie ANGE

Highlight • Other

Great bakery, snacks, salads, small breakfast.
I planned this again and again in the coming days.

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14.2 km

It's essential to pass the Télégraphe test before tackling the Galibier. The name "Télégraphe" is strange, but the explanation for its name is quite simple: this mid-level pass, with an altitude of 1,565 meters, takes its name from the fort that was built there between 1885 and 1893. This fort no longer exists today. The Relais du Télégraphe will instead offer you refreshments, supplies, and meals.

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30.9 km

Valloire

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31.1 km

Valloire Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Nice alpine town near the Col du Galibier.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valloire

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33.9 km

International Straw and Hay Sculpture Competition Artworks

Highlight • Monument

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

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41.9 km

Ascent to the Col du Télégraphe from Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

I must say that this climb is no joke with its gradients, very beautiful.

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67.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

17.8 km

5.07 km

2.47 km

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.4 km

1.39 km

232 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Opinel Museum

Boulangerie ANGE

Télégraphe Pass