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From La Grave to Col du Galibier
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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.
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Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 01/10/2026
Additional information
Updated by
Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 24/06/2025
www.hautesvallees.com/la-grave/
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Open period
From 01/06 to 01/10 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 76 79 90 05
Email : lagrave@hautesvallees.com
Website : www.hautesvallees.com/la-grave/
Facebook : www.facebook.com/lagravetourisme
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