Roche du Grand Galibier, Alpine summit in Dauphiné Alps, France.
Roche du Grand Galibier reaches an elevation of 2599 meters, featuring steep slopes and rocky sections that demand precise navigation through the terrain.
The first passable road constructed in 1876 established a vital connection between the Maurienne and Briançon regions through this mountain summit.
The summit marks a significant point in the Tour de France, where cyclists compete for the Souvenir Henri Desgrange prize awarded to the first rider reaching the top.
The ascent from Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne spans 34.8 kilometers with an elevation gain of 2,120 meters and gradients reaching 12.1 percent.
A tunnel built at 2,556 meters in 1976 remained the only passage point until the construction of a new summit road in 2002.
Location: France
Elevation above the sea: 2,599 m
GPS coordinates: 45.06500,6.43420
Latest update: June 9, 2025 22:00
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