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The Road to the Galibier The Col du Galibier is one of the most famous cols of the French Alps, mostly thanks to the Tour de France that already passed there 59 times. It is located at 2,642 meters between the departments of Savoy and Southern High-Alps. The road was built between 1880 and 1891. It is only open during the summer. Indeed, during the cold season, it is invariably covered with tons of snow and ice, making it just impossible to follow. This shot was taken on April 12th, 2013, one of the first days of the spring there in the Alps. The snow was quickly melting and I could hear the sound of many avalanches in the distance.
Le Grand Galibier Valloire, France, April 7th, 2013… Le Grand Galibier is located in the Massif des Cerces, at the edge of both the departments of Savoy and High-Alps. It tops at 3229 meters and overhangs the famous Col du Galibier, one of the toughest Alpine cols in cycling history. I definitely love the mountains! The nature is just beautiful, majestic and charming but can also be surprising, frightening, dangerous. It constantly reminds us that we, human beings, are not as powerful as we are used to think. And that, for sure, is a good lesson for any of us.
40 Tour de France - Climbing Col du Galibier - oil & acrylic,16x20. $300
Clouds Savoy, France Photographing mountains is definitely not easy... Especially during the winter, it remains a good challenge to me. Indeed, there can be very strong light with huge contrasts when the sun shines or diffused light with almost no contrast at all when it is overcast. The color setup is usually rather minimalistic: blue, white, grey and some deep green where trees can be seen. Thus, it gives opportunities for beautiful shots but the conditions are not that easy to manage! Anyway, challenges are always good for creativity and shooting when in the mountains remains fascinating! Today's picture is a single shot that was taken in January, 2013, in the French Alps, during a wonderful sunny day. The sky was then deep blue, the snow bright white and thus already while shooting I decided to go for a black and white in order to give the clouds some texture :-)
1939 Bugatti Type 57 Galibier.
Between Earth And Skies Black &White + split-tone version he Alps, Savoy, France... One the the great mountain range systems of Europe, the Alps remain one of the most beautiful regions of the continent because of its rich and versatile fauna and flora as well as the majesty of the panorama. The Alps played a major role for the whole history of Europe, from the Romans to the Napoleonic Wars and the modern times since they are a natural rampart that separates the Mediterranean countries and the rest of Europe. But more than anything else, the Alps are magnificent, wonderful, and one just can't stop contemplating the beauty of those mountains and landscapes. This photograph was taken while hiking close to the "Col du Télégraphe" and shows a small part of the Maurienne's Valley, one of the major transversal valleys of the Alps.
Another view of the Col du Galibier road - France
It's a go after testing for ice on the Col du Galibier, #6 - France
The Road to the Galibier

The Col du Galibier is one of the most famous cols of the French Alps, mostly thanks to the Tour de France that already passed there 59 times. It is located at 2,642 meters between the departments of Savoy and Southern High-Alps.

The road was built between 1880 and 1891. It is only open during the summer. Indeed, during the cold season, it is invariably covered with tons of snow and ice, making it just impossible to follow.

This shot was taken on April 12th, 2013, one of the first days of the spring there in the Alps. The snow was quickly melting and I could hear the sound of many avalanches in the distance.
The Road to the Galibier The Col du Galibier is one of the most famous cols of the French Alps, mostly thanks to the Tour de France that already passed there 59 times. It is located at 2,642 meters between the departments of Savoy and Southern High-Alps. The road was built between 1880 and 1891. It is only open during the summer. Indeed, during the cold season, it is invariably covered with tons of snow and ice, making it just impossible to follow. This shot was taken on April 12th, 2013, one of the first days of the spring there in the Alps. The snow was quickly melting and I could hear the sound of many avalanches in the distance.
The Road to the Galibier

The Col du Galibier is one of the most famous cols of the French Alps, mostly thanks to the Tour de France that already passed there 59 times. It is located at 2,642 meters between the departments of Savoy and Southern High-Alps.

The road was built between 1880 and 1891. It is only open during the summer. Indeed, during the cold season, it is invariably covered with tons of snow and ice, making it just impossible to follow.

This shot was taken on April 12th, 2013, one of the first days of the spring there in the Alps. The snow was quickly melting and I could hear the sound of many avalanches in the distance.
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