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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Le Lauzet-Ubaye

The Coiffed Maidens – Col de Pontis loop from Le Lauzet-Ubaye

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Le Lauzet-Ubaye

The Coiffed Maidens – Col de Pontis loop from Le Lauzet-Ubaye

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294

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The Coiffed Maidens – Col de Pontis loop from Le Lauzet-Ubaye

03:37

48.3km

1,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.1 km for 212 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.60 km

View of the lake and Ubaye valley

Highlight • Lake

Here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and the Ubaye valley. The sparkling blue waters of the lake, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Alps, create a landscape of striking beauty. Take your cameras !

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2

14.4 km

Le Sauze-du-Lac – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Le Sauze-du-Lac, beautiful lookout point in the small community overlooking the Ubaye and Lac de Serre-Ponçon.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Serre-Pon%C3%A7on, de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Sauze-du-Lac and de.wikipedia.org / wiki / Ubaye

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15.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

18.3 km

The Coiffed Maidens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rock formation worth seeing above the Lac de Serre-Poncon on the D954, parking available.
More information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demoiselles_Coiff%C3%A9es_de_Pontis, pontis.fr/demoiselles-coiffees

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20.3 km

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Lake

6

26.0 km

Bridge Over Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge is very long and the state road runs over it. Prudence is needed.

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7

32.6 km

Drinking fountain

Highlight • Other

or a little refreshment on the terrace at the museum

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8

33.7 km

Ascent to Col de Pontis with View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very nice pass with a beautiful view of the lake.

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9

34.9 km

Col de Pontis

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Pontis is not well known, but it is definitely one of the most beautiful climbs in France. But be careful, because it's not easy at all. Especially …

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10

35.0 km

Category 2 climb towards Pontis

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Perfect in the morning in the cool, small pass of 500m of D+ with an average slope of around 10%.
Very little frequented, it is a beautiful walk.

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48.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

9.65 km

598 m

565 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

417 m

149 m

101 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Friday 17 July

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11°C

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Comments

June 25, 2025,Col de Pontis, dans la musette. 😊🌞

Leave early, ride in the cool air and on the shaded slopes. Enjoy the scenery, take your time, and take a few photos. What else?😉

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