Col du Galibier — FrenchAlps.

Distance

22 km

Duration

1 day

Climb

1,620 m

Rating

4.8 / 5

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Curated by Rider · Updated Aug 2026

Overview

Col du Galibier — French Alps.

At 2,642 m, the Galibier is one of the iconic Tour de France climbs and one of the highest paved passes in France. The road rises from Valloire in Savoie via long, rhythmic switchbacks through high-alpine meadows, with views of Mont Blanc, the Écrins massif, and the entire southern Alps.

Quick facts

SurfacePaved

Distance22 km

Days1

Total climb1,620 m

DifficultyModerate

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