One of the classic high Alpine passes. it is the 3rd highest in the Alps.
More fun than a barrel of monkeys. This road has it all- riding south you start in a canyon, opens up midway and it is pure fun all the way to the top. There is a tunnel that cuts about 200 meters of the top, but if you take it you miss one of the best views in the alps- so ride to the top, stop the bike and take it all in.
It can get crowded during peak times in the summer with everything with wheels and don’t go near it when the tour de France is in town.
Col du Galibier- D902
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Written by greg
March 30, 2012
| Type | Country | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountains | France/France | 42 km (26 mi) | 0h 56m |
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Warnings
This road may be seasonally closed
Directions
| Begin | Destination |
|---|---|
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Route des Culées, 73140 Saint-Martin-d'Arc, France, Rhone-Alpes |
Le Bourget, Écrins National Park, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Location
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Route des Culées, 73140 Saint-Martin-d'Arc, France
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Route Type
Mountains
Distance
42,387
Duration
3,385
(Partial) toll road
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This road may be seasonally closed
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One of the classic high Alpine passes. The 3rd highest in the Alps.
Reviewed by
greg
March 30, 2012
Last updated: April 12, 2012
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| Overall rating | 4.9 | |
| User Overall Summary | 5.0 | |
| Scenery | 5.0 | |
| Corners | 5.0 | |
| Road Surface | 5.0 | |
| Traffic | 4.0 | |
| Passing | 5.0 | |
| Police and speed enforcement | 5.0 |
Reviewed by
greg
March 30, 2012
Last updated: April 12, 2012
Top 10 Reviewer - View all my reviews (10)
One of the Great Ones!
One of the classic high Alpine passes. The 3rd highest in the Alps.
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This is one of the Great passes in the alps and should not be be missed. Make sure you DON'T go through the tunnel
| Overall rating | 4.7 | |
| User Overall Summary | 5.0 | |
| Scenery | 5.0 | |
| Corners | 5.0 | |
| Road Surface | 4.0 | |
| Traffic | 4.0 | |
| Passing | 4.0 | |
| Police and speed enforcement | 5.0 |
This is one of the Great passes in the alps and should not be be missed. Make sure you DON'T go through the tunnel
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