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Col du Galibier from Valloire

Valloire, FranceRoad

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18 km
Distance
1,221 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,221 m
Distance
18 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0000 km5 km10 km15 km18 kmHighest point2,628 m at 18.1 kmStart0 kmFinish18 km

Route overview

Riders prepared for a sustained climb of 18 km with significant elevation gain of 1221 m.

An 18.1 km climb to Col du Galibier from Valloire, France, gaining 1221 m.

Starting from Valloire, the route begins at 1407 m and climbs steadily to Col du Galibier at 2628 m over 18.1 km. It passes through La Borgé, Le Serroz, Les Clots, La Ruaz, Les Verneys, La Rivine, and Bonnenuit early on within the first 5.8 km. The climb averages 6.8% with sections up to 10% gradient, and 57% of the elevation gain occurs in the first half. The surface is mostly paved (97%), with a small 2% gravel/unpaved section. About 86% of the ride is on main roads, predominantly the D 902 for 15.4 km; 1 km has a cycle lane and another 0.7 km is on a path. There are 5.7 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h, and 15.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane. Along the route, there is a 6.9 km stretch without a café, shop, or water from 10.1 km to 17 km. At the start, Valloire offers bakeries, cafés, restaurants, a supermarket, and a petrol station 228 m from the route. Water points are available at 0.2 km, 5.6 km, and 10 km, with toilets at 2.9 km and 9.6 km. Restaurants can be found at 5.3 km, 10 km, and near the finish at 17 km.

Highlights

  • Col du Galibier summit at 2628 m
  • Passing through Valloire and Le Serroz
  • 6.8% average incline over 18.1 km
  • Longest named road: D 902 for 15.4 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Les Verneys 2.4 km
  2. Les Choseaux-Verneys 2.5 km
  3. La Rivine 3.7 km
  4. Bonnenuit 5.8 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Valloire climb0 km18.1 km1220 m6.8 %10 %2628 m

High point 2628 m at 18.1 km; low point 1407 m.

Valloire climb · starts at 0 km

18 km at 6.8% · 1220 m
160018002000220024002600ELEVATION (M)2.9%4.1%7.0%7.4%7.5%8.0%4.5%7.8%8.4%9.2%8.3%7.5%7.3%8.7%8.0%0 km1234567891011121314151617.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Valloire climb · 2,628 mSTEEPEST 9.2%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
86% main road · 6% road with cycle lane · 4% path · 3% quiet street
Main roads
15.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
5.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
D 902 (15 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
98% climbing · 1% descending · 1% flat
Steep sections
14.4 km over 5% · 5.8 km over 8% · 0.3 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmPetrol station · 230 m off route
  2. 0 kmPharmacie de Valloire · pharmacy · 140 m off route
  3. 0.2 kmLe Fournil des Bergers · bakery · on the route
  4. 0.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
  5. 0.5 kmCarrefour · supermarket · 70 m off route
  6. 2.9 kmToilets · on the route
  7. 5.3 kmFerme des Étroits · restaurant · 50 m off route
  8. 5.6 kmDrinking water · 240 m off route
  9. 9.6 kmToilets · on the route
  10. 10 kmL'Auberge de Plan Lachat · restaurant · on the route
  11. 10 kmDrinking water · on the route
  12. 17 kmGalibier 2550 · restaurant · 40 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 2.9 km — Concours de sculptures sur paille et foin (attraction)

At the start

  • Le Fournil des Bergers · bakery · 180 m
  • Boulangerie-Patisserie Thierry Gros · bakery · 90 m
  • Au Chant du Pain · café · 90 m
  • Le Kôsa Krûta · restaurant · 20 m
  • Le Globe · restaurant · 150 m

At the finish

  • Galibier 2550 · restaurant · 340 m

Stay after this ride

  • Hôtel des Glaciers · hotel · 3.2 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 18 min

Know before you go

  • 6.9 km with no cafe, shop, or water from 10.1 to 17 km
  • 15.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 5.7 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h
  • 0.3 km with maximum gradient of 10%

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.