Tunnel du Galibier
Valloire, France
The Tunnel du Galibier is a climb with a length of 16.5 kilometer. This is a highest category (HC) climb. It is located in Valloire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The average grade of this climb is 6.8% with a maximum of 9.7%. The Tunnel du Galibier ascents from 1.429 meter at the start, to 2.565 meter at the top, with a total of 1.135 ascending meters.
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Facts
| Distance | 16.5 km |
| Elevation gain | 1135 m |
| Average grade | 6.8 % |
| Maximum grade | 9.7 % |
| Climb category | HC |
| Minimum elevation | 1429 m |
| Maximum elevation | 2565 m |
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Description
Tunnel du Galibier is a high mountain tunnel at an elevation of 2.576m (8,451ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Savoie and Hautes-Alpes departments, in south-eastern France. Before 1976, the tunnel was the only point of passage at the top. The tunnel was closed for restoration until 2002, and a new road was constructed over the summit.