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Col du Galibier | Tunnel du Galibier

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This 365 m long road tunnel has opened to traffic in 1891, cutting through the crest of the Col du Galibier approx. 90 m beneath its summit. In the early 21st Century, drivers can choose whether to use the tunnel or the uppermost portion of the pass road.

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on Tuesday 31 August 2021 by Martin Mergili
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