Col du Galibier from Briançon
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
34.8km 1398m 4%
1Cat 1 D1091
Col du Galibier from Briançon
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
The D1091 rises 34.8km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,398m to 2,642m. The average gradient of 4% disguises ramps of 11.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The summit at 2,642m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
- The crux hits between km 16 and km 17 — 8km above 10% averaging 11.7%.
- The 1st climb in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur by distance.
- Harder than 98% of climbs in France.
- The 8th climb in France by summit elevation.
- Summit above 2600m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
Distance
34.8km
Avg Gradient
4%
Max Gradient
11.7%
Elevation Gain
1398m
Summit
2,642m
Wall Rating
6
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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