From La Grave to Col du Galibier

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.