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The Col du Galibier

Sport, Cycling sports, Cycle tourism route in Le Bourg-d'Oisans
96.0 km
6h
Very difficult
  • The flat terrain of Le Bourg-d'Oisans provides a welcome warm-up before the fearsome ascent of this 2646 m giant of the Alps. And don't forget that you'll have to cross the Col du Lautaret before reaching the Galibier. High mountain atmosphere guaranteed!

  • This route is available in the "Cyclo en Oisans" guide (Oisans Tourisme).

    Start / Finish : Bourg d'Oisans 720 m
    Duration : 6 h
    Distance (return) : 96 km
    Maximum altitude: 2646 m
    Minimum altitude: 720 m
    Ascent: 1900 m
    Maximum gradient: 14

    Cartography: Michelin Carte Département Isère, Savoie n° 333

    ITINERARY
    From Bourg-d'Oisans, head for "Briançon / Les 2 Alpes" on the D1091 as far as the Chambon dam. You'll pass through 4 lighted tunnels on this stretch, so for your own...
    This route is available in the "Cyclo en Oisans" guide (Oisans Tourisme).

    Start / Finish : Bourg d'Oisans 720 m
    Duration : 6 h
    Distance (return) : 96 km
    Maximum altitude: 2646 m
    Minimum altitude: 720 m
    Ascent: 1900 m
    Maximum gradient: 14

    Cartography: Michelin Carte Département Isère, Savoie n° 333

    ITINERARY
    From Bourg-d'Oisans, head for "Briançon / Les 2 Alpes" on the D1091 as far as the Chambon dam. You'll pass through 4 lighted tunnels on this stretch, so for your own safety, make sure you're visible.
    Once at the dam, continue towards "Briançon / La Grave" as far as the Col du Lautaret (2058 m).
    From Le Lautaret, turn left towards the Col du Galibier. There's still 8 km of sustained ascent to the summit.
    Beware of the effects of altitude, which can be felt from 2000 m upwards.
  • Departure
    Le Bourg-d'Oisans
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.
    Depending on snow conditions.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)