Col du Galibier from Le Clapier
Rhone-Alpes, france
42.4km 2012m 4.7%
HCHC
Col du Galibier from Le Clapier
Rhone-Alpes, france
Col du Galibier from Le Clapier covers 42.4km and 2,012m of climbing, reaching 2,642m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.7% disguises ramps of 11.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 18 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The summit at 2,642m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The 3rd climb in France by distance.
- The 4th climb in France by elevation gain.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- Summit above 2600m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
42.4km
Avg Gradient
4.7%
Max Gradient
11.4%
Elevation Gain
2012m
Summit
2,642m
Wall Rating
6.9
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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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