Col du Galibier
Savoie, France
Point-to-point trail in Savoie, France. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 21.8 mi (35.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,251 ft (2,210 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 45 min
- High point
- 8,648 ft (2,636 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Shelter 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Shelter 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Shelter 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Shelter 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Spring 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Gabriel Julliard 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office du tourisme de Valloire 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Cave: Grotte de la Vierge 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Concours de sculptures sur paille et foin 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from start
- Shelter 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Aire de Pique-Nique de la Roche Bernard 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Stèle Marco Pantani 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Col du Galibier
How long is Col du Galibier?
Col du Galibier is 21.8 mi (35.1 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 45 min. It climbs 7,251 ft (2,210 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,648 ft (2,636 m).
How hard is Col du Galibier?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Col du Galibier?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Col du Galibier?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 0.5 mi (0.9 km), 0.6 mi (0.9 km), 0.7 mi (1.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 0.5 mi (0.9 km), 0.6 mi (0.9 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Col du Galibier shaded?
Partly shaded (34% under trees).
What can you do on Col du Galibier?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Col du Galibier?
O Comptoir des Tontons, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Traversaz Sports, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Col du Galibier?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Col du Galibier
- Haute-Mauriennaise Savoie · Expert · 38.7 mi (62.2 km)
- Chemin de Saint-Michel à Valmeinier Savoie · Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Chemin de Plan Champ Savoie · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Chemin des Plan à la Cassette Savoie · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Chemin du Thyl Savoie · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Sentier Paul Mougin Savoie · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Chemin de Pralognan Savoie · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Chemin de la Traversaz Savoie · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap