HC D902

Col du Galibier from Valloire

Rhone-Alpes, france

The D902 rises 17.5km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,213m to 2,642m. Averaging 6.9%, the road kicks to 11.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 14 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.

  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
  • Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
  • The 8th climb in France by summit elevation.
  • The 3rd climb in Rhone-Alpes by summit elevation.
  • Summit above 2600m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.

Col du Galibier from Valloire

Rhone-Alpes, france

17.5km 1213m 6.9%
HC

Distance

17.5km

Avg Gradient

6.9%

Max Gradient

11.9%

Elevation Gain

1213m

Summit

2,642m

Wall Rating

6.1

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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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