Lac de Serre-Ponçon at Sauze-du-Lac
Remi Fabregue Agence Kros
On the RGA variant for Lac de Serre-Ponçon
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Serre Ponçon Lake and Dam
Remi Fabregue Agence Kros

Le Sauze-du-Lac

A beautiful climb above Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Altitude 1041 m
Massif de l'Ubaye
DepartementHautes-Alpes

Topo North side

profil le sauze du lac versant nord

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.

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South side top

profil le sauze du lac versant sud
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.
 

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Alternative stage Guillestre / Barcelonnette

21 Alternative stage Guillestre / Barcelonnette

78 km
4 h 58 min
This alternative stage takes you from the Route des Grandes Alpes® to Serre-Ponçon Lake… a stage leading to the possibility of a swim, as there are numerous beaches dotted around the lake! Further delights include: the pretty historic town of Embrun, famed for its XXL triathlon; the curious geological formations known as the Demoiselles Coiffées, like behatted figures; Serre-Ponçon Dam; the Ubaye Valley’s villages; and the town of Barcelonnette with its Mexican villas. On this friendly stage you don’t have to worry about tackling any significant climbs!