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Most of this climb is in the cool shade of the trees. The gradient eases slightly after the first few kilometres but the slope remains quite steep all the way to the pass and its superb view of the Fort du Télégraphe.

© Cycling up Col du Télégraphe - <em>Xavier Spertini</em>
© Cycling up Col du Télégraphe - <em>Sarah Xuereb - Agate</em>

Description

The Col du Télégraphe is usually climbed before the Col du Galibier. Nevertheless, it can be used as a training run before tackling the slopes of the legendary Galibier.
It has been climbed 34 times by Tour de France riders since 1947.

The road is in excellent condition, but is nevertheless very busy.

Period of opening

From 01/03 to 30/11.
Depending on the weather.

Prices

Free access.

Animals

Non accepted

Localisation

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Itinerary overview

  • Difficulty
    Difficulty Level black - very hard
  • Positive elevation
    Positive elevation 851 m
  • Distance
    Distance 12.3 km
  • Maximum altitude
    Maximum altitude 1566
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