ル・ローゼ・ウバイの絶景の山頂・トップ11

The most beautiful panorama in the area!

VERY DIFFICULT VAE CLIMB SUPERB SUMMIT

Culminating at 2909m, the summit of the Grande Séolane offers a 360° view of the surrounding mountains and massifs (Tête de l’Estrop, Écrins, Mercantour and even Mont Blanc). The ascent can be done from the South, thanks to the beautiful chimney of Lou Chiminet which does not pose a problem for experienced hikers, at least on the way up, or by the “Normal Route”, to the East, passing through the Col des Thuiles, which is very easy and very well indicated. I personally recommend the ascent by Lou Chiminet and the descent by the “Normal Route” to easily complete the loop. However, be careful of the snowfields that can remain in the corridor at the beginning of the season…

A climb with gentle slopes.

Magnificent viewpoint over Lake Serre Poncon and the entire valley at 360°

Built in 1862, the so-called “Bas Col” battery was part of the defense system of the Southern Alps against neighboring Italy. Culminating at 2,505 meters, it monitored the Ubaye valley and the passage of the pass while serving as a relay for an optical transmission chain linking Grenoble to Toulon. The bends of the track provided for its access are so steep that at each turn it was necessary to unharness the horses, turn the hand cannons and re-harness!

Mount Colombis (1733 m) is one of the least known monsters of the Alps. Very tough climbs like Mont Ventoux, Grand Colombier or Mont du Chat have a much greater reputation in the cycling world. But it's not just because of that... to put it bluntly, it's because it's so scary!

For climbers and panorama fans. I don't want to judge whether it is THE most beautiful view of the Lac, because the view from the Pic de Morgon is not to be despised either, but you can't get up there by bike. The effort of climbing up the Mont Colombis with 2-digit percentage values is definitely worth it and is also rewarded with a spectacular panorama.