Grand Galibier
Mountain in Savoie, France
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Grand Galibier (3,228 m) is a mountain of the Cottian Alps in Savoie, France.
Prominence635 m (2,083 ft)[1]
Isolation9.2 km (5.7 mi)
| Grand Galibier | |
|---|---|
Grand Galibier with the Col du Galibier in the foreground | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,228 m (10,591 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 635 m (2,083 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 9.2 km (5.7 mi) |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 45°03′50″N 06°26′03″E |
| Geography | |
  Grand Galibier Location in the alps | |
| Location | Savoie, France |
| Parent range | Cottian Alps |
It is the highest mountain of the Massif des Cerces, a small chain of mountains located about 20 km northwest of Briançon, deep in the heart of the French Alps. It is most famous for giving its name to nearby Col du Galibier, a classic Tour de France climb, which lies on the mountain's shoulder, several hundred metres underneath its summit. The area around the mountain is also popular for hiking and mountain climbing.[2]