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 from the south side (especially in the summer) the Col de Pontis is tough, but at its best. Each new hairpin bend provides new views of Lac de Serre-Ponçon. The climb is a total of 5.3 kilometers with an average of 9.6%.

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Boilloux

August 11, 2022

The Pontis pass is not the most prestigious of the Ubaye passes, but to miss it would be a shame, from a sporting or tourist point of view!

From the south side, the climb is short but tough, with pretty views of the lake on the Ubaye side. The descent to the village of Pontis then Savines offers beautiful views of the Demoiselles Coiffées, the lake on the Durance side, and the beginning of the Ecrins park. The surface and the curves lend themselves better to a sporty descent.

From the north side (Durance), the climb is longer, sustained, and the descent on the Ubaye will offer a succession of tight switchbacks: forget the speed!

It is practicable by mountain bike, gravel or road bike. At the top, depending on the bike, several options are possible either to descend towards the Sauze (discreet but rolling path for mountain bikes or gravel!), or by climbing towards the Morgonnet then a stony descent (reserved for mountain bikes) towards the Ubaye.

For me, every summer, the Pontis pass is my benchmark pass to assess my form: if it goes there, it will go everywhere!

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Fabrizio Garofolo

June 30, 2024

The climb is very demanding, you have to pay attention to the asphalt which is not in good condition on both sides. The view of the lake is magnificent.

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Location: Pontis, Barcelonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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