From La Grave to Col du Galibier
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.
Be careful when crossing the Serre du Coin tunnel and the Ardoissières tunnel, which are poorly lit.
Marking
Directional road signs