1955 Tour de France
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The 1955 Tour de France was the 42nd edition of the Tour de France, taking place from 7 to 30 July. It consisted of 22 stages over 4,495 km (2,793 mi). The race was won by Louison Bobet, the last of his three consecutive wins.
Col du Galibier
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The Col du Galibier is a mountain pass in the southern region of the French Dauphiné Alps near Grenoble. It is the eighth highest paved road in the Alps, and recurrently the highest point of the Tour de France.
Col du Galibier (North view)
Signpost at the Col du Galibier
Col du Galibier (view of the northern side)
The last mountain pass cycling milestones along the climb from Valloire