Alpe d´Huez to Col du Galibier. Experience the most iconic and legendary alpine route in France.
Ride through 3 iconic cols, 2,800+ meters of climbing, and some of the most breathtaking scenery in Europe. This full POV journey takes you from the legendary 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez, across the remote and rugged Col de Sarenne, along the glacier-fed valleys of the Romanche River, up to the high-altitude majesty of Col du Galibier, and finally down to the historic fortress city of Briançon.
Whether you’re a motorcyclist, cyclist, or armchair adventurer, this video is a must-watch for anyone who loves mountain roads, epic landscapes, and raw alpine energy.
📍 ROUTE OVERVIEW:
Start: Bourg-d’Oisans
Climb: Alpe d’Huez (21 hairpins, 13.8 km, 8.1%)
Traverse: Col de Sarenne (quiet, dramatic, remote)
Valley ride: Lake Chambon & Romanche River
Climb 2: Col du Lautaret (2,058 m)
Final climb: Col du Galibier (2,642 m) – one of the highest paved passes in Europe
Finish: Briançon – UNESCO-listed alpine fortress city
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What a beautiful route! I am saving this for future reference! I’d love to ride this route. Congratulations on your French pronunciation too, it sounded authentic to me.