Starting the Galibier-Challenge cyclosportive is like taking the wheel of the greatest cyclists of the Tour de France, who have been climbing the Galibier for 110 years. With 3 passes on the program, you will discover confidential climbs such as the Col de Beau Plan, but also climb the legendary Col du Galibier by the Telegraph. During the 30 kilometers that the Galibier has in store for you, incredible high mountain landscapes will accompany you, with the most beautiful summits of the Alps waiting for you (Croix des Tête, Grand Perron des Encombres, Massif des Cerces, Grand Galibier, Pointe de la Meige, Dôme des Ecrins and Mont Blanc).  

 

As a bonus, you will be one of the first cyclists of the year to climb the pass, since the Galibier-Challenge takes place during the annual opening weekend of the Col du Galibier, the opportunity to discover the impressive walls of snow that of this pass a legend.

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So, ready to enter the myth?

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For more safety and pleasure, the time and therefore the rankings will be stopped at the top of the Col du Galibier. The return to Saint Michel de Maurienne will be free. The distance of 110 kilometers includes the descent to the valley.

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​Depending on the snow conditions at the Col du Galibier, which could lead to a delay in snow removal or a significant risk of avalanche, the services of the Departmental Council and the Prefecture may require the organizers to finish the race at the Galibier tunnel. , or 1 kilometer below the pass. This request can be made up to 24 hours before the event.