Colle del Galibier, France

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Rank : 10.0 (average on 3 votes)

Coordinates : 45.064083, 6.406754 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : first-class alpine landscapes with breathtaking views of the Ecrins group and the Monte Viso to Mont Blanc on a clear day. The fauna is typical of high altitude environments and it is not difficult to even meet near the road, herds of ibex, birds of prey, marmots, chamois etc ... On summer nights, the location for shooting the Milky Way is also very good given the little light pollution to the south.

Recommended equipment : It depends on the type of output that you chose to do. The possibilities are many, from climbing (possibility to climb the Grand Galibier, the Pic Blanc du Galibier, the Combeynot etc ...) to the photographic safari, the "simple" trip in a car / bike the Alpine hills, the setting does not disappoint.

Best months : Throughout the year, keeping in mind that in winter, as for other Alpine hills, the road is broken in the valley, more precisely at the junction of the Col du Lautaret.

How to get there : From Claviere follow to Briancon where you will find the signs to the Col du Lautaret and Grenoble. We arrived at the Lautaret branches off on the right road to the Galibier.

Visits : Of course, free admission and there are no toll roads. Pay attention to the fixed speed camera on the road near Monetier les Bains because in that case the ticket could also be very expensive ...

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Sunrise: 06:19, Sunset: 20:42

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🌕 Full Moon, Brightness: 96%

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