Col du Galibier (Valloire) - Cycling Inspiration & Education

So this is quite a momentous (and if the truth be known nervous) occasion for us and we’re proud to present the very first video in Season One, the beautiful Col du Galibier. See how the road evolves, turning from open green land on the lower slopes to an ash-like snowcapped wonderland by the summit. Every time I ride the Galibier I have the same feeling of pure freedom whilst never being quite sure what the elements will deal on any particular day. So what does it mean when half of the sheep are sat down and the other half are stood up? Are they the weather gods of the mountain? Watch now and find out what this truly magnificent mountain holds in store for every rider.

Start: Valoir
Length: 18.1km
Summit: 2,642m
Elevation gain: 1,245m
Average gradient: 6.9%
Max gradient: 10%
Ridden in July

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Ride safe and thank you for watching.

Peace.

Mike Cotty
The Col Collective

[philthemod]

I watch this video quite often, brings back so many memories. I rode Col Du Galibier with my son in August this year, keep up the good work what amazing videos you produce.

[charlydegaul]

Three days ago I was on Galibier- fantastic, emotional, sensitive peak. Deserve his reputation, I rode from South and North side - amazing

[suzewilde]

Just got a SMART tv and spent ages watching and rewatchiing your little films .. brilliant, thanks

[jmsueiro]

These films are epic, beautiful and inspiring. Thank you very much!

[AdilsonAmaro]

That's a really joy to watch. It's a sensational and truly inspirational.

[tubamannP]

Thank you so much Mike. Watching your videos made me realize that the high mountains are not only a wonderful goal, but also attainable. Climbed Gallibier this September with my best friends, and I just cannot wait for the next adventure. Cheers!

[arjanbee]

great video, and an even greater climb :) Good work!

[staffane]

Beautiful video! Fantastic riding and narrating by Mike! Can't wait for next one. 

[alexwhitehall]

I did this climb in the summer and have amazing memories of this climb with friends . I'm a big lad and didn't climb it as quick but enjoyed it and the views are amazing and going through the snow at the top was amazing .

Ohh and saw a marmotte just after the pantini memorial .

Love the videos and can't wait too see more .

[tiny-house]

Wow….. hadn’t realised how bloody hard this climb was…… my brother just completed this and immensely proud of him….. well done Chris and thanks for the amazing video Mike

[rahulkota]

Beautiful camera work...wonderful effort from Mike...wow just wow!!!

[bertiebassett]

A big thank you Mike for your amazing inspirational videos. On the 24/8/16 I completed the climb of the Telegragh and the Galibier with my 14 year old son. The temperature was 30 deg C and as I'm 48 and over 200lb it wasn't easy. The feeling you get after completing the climb was amazing. Keep the great videos coming ready for more great climbs when I return to the Alps again next year.

[afterthep]

I rode la Marmotte this year and enjoyed it so much, I will come back here, absolutely amazing.

[dragonlordxx]

Beautiful...I would love to climb this route if it's in my back yard.

[hanzlk]

Looking forward to the future videos. Well done!

[ianrob]

I commented before but have to state after climbing this 3 times now that there is nothing better out there. I know everyone has their favs but this is the true king for me, this vid is what made we want o lose weight, do the marmotte and now do the Marmotte in 2017 more than 2 hours quick. Mike you are the best, my inspiration with these vids, have a good Xmas and NY !

[davidgriffiths]

Very well shot... can't wait for more in the series. Hope they get a little more detailed... more like your work with CycleFilm. Keep spinning... Stay Safe.

[OneDavidHirst]

Looking forwards to facing it on La Marmotte this year. It's videos like this that keep getting me on the turbo trainer every morning at 5:30 in the morning before the school run and work!

[darrenpinarello]

Hi Mike. I did the Col du Galibier back in July. It was awesome. I had sunny skies and beautiful weather. The weather you had seemed challenging. This was indeed an epic climb and deserves all the respect. 

Hope to see you do the Alp D Huez and many other Cols!

[andreascarmona]

Last August I was near Bourg d'Oisans, rode a few mountains, however the road to Galibier from there was close, so i didn't get to ride up there, i am heading that way in a month, see you out there man, stay strong and hav a kick ass time riding, it has to be that way man .