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Motorcycle tour of the Western Alps, ‘Serre Chevalier Northeast’: 290-kilometre round trip including Col de l'Iseran.

Southern ramp to Col du Galibier – above the tunnel, the road becomes narrower and winding, and is therefore closed to vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or more. On the road here: some Harley riders from the ‘House of Flames, Munich’.
Southern ramp to Col du Galibier – above the tunnel, the road becomes narrower and winding, and is therefore closed to vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or more. On the road here: some Harley riders from the ‘House of Flames, Munich’.
Southern ramp to Col du Galibier – above the tunnel, the road becomes narrower and winding, and is therefore closed to vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or more. On the road here: some Harley riders from the ‘House of Flames, Munich’.
The Col du Lautaret – view from the ascent to the Col du Galibier down into the valley of the ‘Serre Chevalier’.
The Col du Lautaret – view from the ascent to the Col du Galibier down into the valley of the ‘Serre Chevalier’.
The Col du Lautaret – view from the ascent to the Col du Galibier down into the valley of the ‘Serre Chevalier’.
Harleys from ‘House of Flames’ just before the top of the Col du Galibier. The start of a fantastic day trip.
Harleys from ‘House of Flames’ just before the top of the Col du Galibier. The start of a fantastic day trip.
Harleys from ‘House of Flames’ just before the top of the Col du Galibier. The start of a fantastic day trip.
It's worth stopping here – provided you like cheese. The ‘Fromagerie’ below the pass offers a wide selection from the Valloire region.
It's worth stopping here – provided you like cheese. The ‘Fromagerie’ below the pass offers a wide selection from the Valloire region.
It's worth stopping here – provided you like cheese. The ‘Fromagerie’ below the pass offers a wide selection from the Valloire region.
Depart from Col du Galibier heading north, down into the picturesque village of Valloire. The ramp is wide, well paved and can be driven quickly.
Depart from Col du Galibier heading north, down into the picturesque village of Valloire. The ramp is wide, well paved and can be driven quickly.
Depart from Col du Galibier heading north, down into the picturesque village of Valloire. The ramp is wide, well paved and can be driven quickly.
Bonneval-sur-Arc: Start of the ramp to Col de l'Iseran and awarded the title of ‘most beautiful village’ in France.
Bonneval-sur-Arc: Start of the ramp to Col de l'Iseran and awarded the title of ‘most beautiful village’ in France.
Bonneval-sur-Arc: Start of the ramp to Col de l'Iseran and awarded the title of ‘most beautiful village’ in France.
The summit of the Col de l'Iseran – 2,764 metres above sea level.
The summit of the Col de l'Iseran – 2,764 metres above sea level.
The summit of the Col de l'Iseran – 2,764 metres above sea level.
The Col du Mont Cenis – from the top of the pass, there is a road several kilometres long that runs along the lake and the dam. There are several restaurants and cafés here with views of the lake. It's worth stopping here.
The Col du Mont Cenis – from the top of the pass, there is a road several kilometres long that runs along the lake and the dam. There are several restaurants and cafés here with views of the lake. It's worth stopping here.
The Col du Mont Cenis – from the top of the pass, there is a road several kilometres long that runs along the lake and the dam. There are several restaurants and cafés here with views of the lake. It's worth stopping here.
The ‘Lac’ at Col du Mont Cenis – several cafés and restaurants offer magnificent views of the lake.
The ‘Lac’ at Col du Mont Cenis – several cafés and restaurants offer magnificent views of the lake.
The ‘Lac’ at Col du Mont Cenis – several cafés and restaurants offer magnificent views of the lake.
The eastern ramp of the Col de Mont Cenis – below the dam wall of the Lac de Mont Cenis, there is a steep rock face to navigate in several hairpin bends.
The eastern ramp of the Col de Mont Cenis – below the dam wall of the Lac de Mont Cenis, there is a steep rock face to navigate in several hairpin bends.
The eastern ramp of the Col de Mont Cenis – below the dam wall of the Lac de Mont Cenis, there is a steep rock face to navigate in several hairpin bends.
Briançon, old town in the Vauban fortress. Briançon is the ideal starting point for motorcycle tours to the north, south and east.
Briançon, old town in the Vauban fortress. Briançon is the ideal starting point for motorcycle tours to the north, south and east.
Briançon, old town in the Vauban fortress. Briançon is the ideal starting point for motorcycle tours to the north, south and east.
Briançon – The old town, known as the ‘Cité Vauban’, and the town centre offer a wide selection of excellent cuisine in picturesque surroundings.
Briançon – The old town, known as the ‘Cité Vauban’, and the town centre offer a wide selection of excellent cuisine in picturesque surroundings.
Briançon – The old town, known as the ‘Cité Vauban’, and the town centre offer a wide selection of excellent cuisine in picturesque surroundings.

Start and finish in Briançon: Through the Serre Chevalier up to the north – 6 varied Alpine passes.

The ‘Serre Chevalier’ Alpine Pass Tour is almost a round trip, covering 290 kilometres and 6 Alpine passes in around 7 hours. It's challenging but fantastically varied and fills a whole day.

The small, beautiful and historic town of Briançon has been chosen as the starting point. It is the centre of the Serre Chevalier, a region that begins at the Col de l'Izoard in the south and ends at the Col du Galibier in the north – hence the name of the tour. The tour takes you over six Alpine passes and includes two suggested ‘sights’, although there are a number of other interesting stops along the way.

The Alpine passes are, in the order of the tour, the Col du Lautaret, the Col du Galbier, the Col du Télégraphe, the Col de l'Iseran, the Col du Mont Cenis and, finally, the Col de l'Echelle.

Motorcycle tour of the Western Alps, ‘Serre Chevalier Northeast’: 290-kilometre round trip including Col de l'Iseran.
Motorcycle tour of the Western Alps, ‘Serre Chevalier Northeast’: 290-kilometre round trip including Col de l'Iseran.
Image left: The tour leads from Briançon through the Guisane Valley in Serre Chevalier, over the Col du Lautaret to the Col du Galibier. This can be seen in the background. Image right: On the north side, two kilometres below the tunnel, is an alpine hut called ‘Chalet Les Granges du Galibier’. It's well worth a stop. They offer excellent cheese and other local products, such as herbal lemonades.
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