Col du Galibier from Valloire

Col du Galibier from Valloire

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This will be enough for many cyclists! In fact, cycling the Galibier from Valloire is already an excellent achievement. The kilometre posts will help you pace yourself.

The road surface is not bad, but there is a heavy traffic during the summer.

There are some fountains, restaurants and bike repair shops in Valloire.

It's also possible for you to discover the Valloire baroque church.

Col du Galibier from Valloire

To complete your stay...

Notre Dame de l'Assomption Baroque Church Dates
Valloire Notre Dame de l'Assomption Baroque Church

Typical of the 17th century baroque art in Savoy, this church was consecrated in 1682 by His Grace Hercule Berzetti, Maurienne's Bishop. With a restrained external appearance, it is inside that the church reveals its beauty.
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The Col du Galibier - Point of View Dates
Valloire The Col du Galibier - Point of View

Culminating at an altitude of 2642m, the Col du Galibier connects St Michel de Maurienne and Briançon via the Col du Télégraphe (north) and the col du Lautaret (south). Halfway through, Valloire is an unmissable stop-off!
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