From La Grave to Col du Galibier

  • Sport
  • Cycling sports
  • Cycle tourism route
Elevation : 1460m
Parking du téléphérique, Le village, 05320 La Grave

Description

Conquer one of the Tour de France's most legendary passes: the Col du Galibier!
Detailed itinerary : Turn right out of the parking lot towards Briançon and continue straight ahead on the RD 1091. On leaving the village of La Grave, go through the Serre du Coin tunnel, then the Ardoisières tunnel (caution: the tunnels are poorly lit). At the end of the tunnel, continue on the RD 1091 and go around the village of Villar d'Arène. On leaving Villar d'Arène, continue in the direction of Briançon, to the summit of the Col du Lautaret. At the Col du Lautaret, turn left towards the Col du Galibier on the RD 902. Climb for about 6 km. At the tunnel, turn right and continue up the Col du Galibier to the summit. Don't forget to take the photo once you've reached the top. Return to La Grave by the same route.

Services

Car park

Accepted customers

  • For experts / practiced
  • Level black - very hard

Plain text period

From 01/06 to 01/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Environment

  • Mountain view
  • Panoramic view
Updated on 24 April 2026 at 16:54
by Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard
(Offer identifier : 5787975)
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