Le Sauze-du-Lac

Altitude 1041 m
Massif de l'Ubaye
DepartementHautes-Alpes

Topo North side

This will be the only really notable climb of this stage. From Savines-le-Lac on the shores of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, it won't be too difficult apart from a good stretch of around 1.6km on a gradient of between 6 and 7%. Two distractions are within wheel's reach: the Demoiselles Coiffées at the halfway point, and a belvedere at Sauze-du-Lac offering a splendid panorama of Lac de Serre-Ponçon and its dam.

South side top

This is the only climb of note on this stage. As you leave the Vallée de l'Ubaye, you'll climb up to the shores of Lac de Serre-Ponçon. It's a little tricky, with a gradient of between 6 and 7%, but two hairpin bends will help you on your way. A lookout point at Sauze-du-Lac gives you a splendid panoramic view of Lac de Serre-Ponçon and its dam.