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From Briançon to Huez

Henrique
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From Briançon to Huez

planned a road ride

October 14, 2021

From Briançon to Huez

Hard

10:50

167km

15.4km/h

4,830m

4,210m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 27.6 km for 8.64 km

After 115 km for 6.31 km

After 122 km for 8.84 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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27.5 km

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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31.7 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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35.1 km

Monument to Henri Desgrange

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memorial monument known as the Henri Desgranges Monument.

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36.1 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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37.2 km

Galibier Tunnel

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In 2002 the Galibier tunnel was reopened after a complete renovation and 25 years after it was closed. Since then, two alternatives have been available to traffic over the Galibier …

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40.2 km

Stunning switchbacks

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When you reach the top you can photograph all the hairpin bends you rode.

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42.3 km

First switchbacks after Lachat

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Perfect asphalt and significant slopes.

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44.0 km

Start of Galibier ascent

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From here begins a long climb that must be taken at the right pace.

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46.4 km

View of Plan Lachat

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Very special view on this splendid stretch of road.

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59.1 km

Col du Télégraphe

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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62.4 km

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

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

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71.2 km

Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

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Beautiful, very welcoming town.

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85.0 km

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

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The place itself is not exactly inviting.
The little villages around are nicer.

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109 km

Final ascent with breathtaking views of the plateau

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Very nice route with a view

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112 km

Col de la Croix de Fer

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There are three different ways to climb to the top of the Col de la Croix de Fer. The most famous is the climb from the Verney dam in the …

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115 km

Chalet at Col du Glandon

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Famous last bend leading to the Glandon pass.

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118 km

View of Lac de Grand-Maison

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Great lake very beautiful!

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120 km

Grand Maison Lake

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Very beautiful alpine landscapes beyond the Lac de Grand-Maison.

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121 km

Lake Grand'Maison

Highlight • Lake

Great view from the dam on the south side of the Glandon. The reservoir itself is rather flat, in the driveway a welcome rest, in the downhill opportunity to enjoy the magnificent scenery.

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131 km

Les Favets Bar-Restaurant

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150 km

Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Highlight • Settlement

Located between Grenoble and Briançon, Bourg-d'Oisans is the start of many hiking trails, like the GR 54 which circles the Ecrins massif. Le Bourg-d'Oisans is also strategically positioned 40 minutes …

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152 km

Kilometer 0 for the ascent of Alpe d'Huez

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Put it all to the left and go

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153 km

Climb to Alpe d'Huez from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

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Regular climb, you can catch your breath on the hairpin bends.

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154 km

Hairpin 17 of the Alpe d'Huez Climb

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Iconic corner that’s worth taking the time for a photo...if you aren’t racing

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158 km

Steven Rooks corner

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Half of the ascent is done.

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160 km

La Garde Fountain (Alpe d'Huez)

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Here you can fill up your water bottles again before you hit the home stretch of Alpe d'Huez. When the sun is burning properly, you can also take a short “shower” to refresh yourself.

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164 km

Alpe d'Huez Climb – Final Switchbacks

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The climb is smooth and you can catch your breath on the hairpin bends.

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166 km

Alpe d'Huez Climb

Highlight • Climb

Historic climb of the Tour de France, Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort in the French Alps. Its most famous side is the one starting from Bourg-d'Oisans, which features 21 …

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167 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

124 km

31.6 km

6.42 km

3.59 km

1.38 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

163 km

2.80 km

1.48 km

128 m

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Highest point (2,640 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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