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.

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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.