Cycling up Col du Télégraphe
Col du Télégraphe - © X.Spertini Xavier Spertini
Cycling up Col du Télégraphe Sarah Xuereb - Agate
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.
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.
It has been climbed 34 times by Tour de France riders since 1947.
The road is in excellent condition, but is nevertheless very busy.
Itinerary
Daily duration :
1h
Distance :
12.3 km
Change in altitude :
851 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
851 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
0 m
Maximum altitude :
1566 m
Type of itinerary :
En itinérance
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Details about signage :
Climb equipped with mile markers indicating percentage of slope, altitude and distance to summit.
Map references :
Savoie Mont Blanc cycling map available from the tourist office.
Benefits
Services
- Pets welcome
Further information
Pets allowed :
Yes - Le transport ou la promenade des animaux sur les voiries doivent respecter le code de la route et l'obligation de maintien en laisse.
Publics :
Level black - very hard
Opening hours
From 01/03 to 30/11 daily.
Depending on the weather.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 17/11/2025 by Agence alpine des territoires
