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45.11, 6.43 · rel 19467193
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Trail du Galibier

A 53,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Savoie.

Loop walk start = finish · Savoie
53,4km Distance
+3250m Ascent
moderate Difficulty · estimate
loop Shape
25 views
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit Cave Remote Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Itinéraire du trail du Galibier.

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03 · 10 points along the route

What will you encounter?

cave Water monument summit
Grotte de la Vierge cave · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Fontaine Lombarde Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Stèle Marco Pantani monument · 280 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Le Petit Galibier summit · 292 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Pointe de la Fourche summit · 297 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Pic de l'Aigle summit · 299 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Source de Frédière basse Water · 304 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Monument Henri-Desgrange monument · 312 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Tours de Notre-Dame summit · 448 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Gabriel Julliard monument · on the route 53,4 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +3250 m descent −3250 m
0 km 26,7 km 53,4 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Trail du Galibier is 53.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Trail du Galibier takes approximately 13h 18min to complete.
Yes, Trail du Galibier is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Trail du Galibier starts near coordinates 45.1637, 6.4266.
Trail du Galibier is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Trail du Galibier is maintained and managed by Association Trail du Galibier.
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