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Col de la Bonnette - Top

The last little bit is a loop around the peak just to be the highest road.

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Start

Start is at north Exit of Jausier

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Galibier THE TOP!

It took me over 3 hours from the telegraphe side.

WOW what a ride

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Plan Lachat

The Climb heads UP here and becomes truly beautiful

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North Start

From Here to Top of Galibier is biggest vertical of of a single climb in France

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Col du Telegraphe

A good climb itself but just an appetizer for Galibier

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Henri Desgrange Monument

Just below the exit of the car tunnel on the South Side is the Big Monument to Tour de France founder Henri Desrange

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Col du Lautaret

Turn off the main road and head up about 9 kms left to Galibier.

Grindelwald, Switzerland

Comment on: Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn

Paradise, Deserves 5 stars, although its best to hike or bike off the beaten tracks to avoid the tourists. The lauterbrunnen valley with its endless waterfalls is as good as it gets.

Arles, France

Comment on: Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge

This deserves 5 stars. Amazingly well preserved medieval city. Stunning.