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Col de Pontis is a climb located in the Serre Ponçon region. This climb is 5.2 kilometers long, with a positive elevation gain of 507 meters. Col de Pontis has an average gradient of 9.7%. With this gradient, the climb has 521 difficulty points. The highest point is at an altitude of 1,299 meters.

It is a very complicated climb with asphalt not in good condition. The views are stunning.

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.

Culminating at 2,280 meters above sea level, the Chabrières breche offers a striking perspective on the surrounding mountains as well as the Serre-Ponçon lake. This technical part requires having your feet on.

The Col de la Gardette (2125m). A tough and beautiful climb from Chorges towards a bucolic pass where green mountain pastures stretch as far as the eye can see. Flowering mountain pastures are visible along the climb, while Lake Serre-Ponçon stretches along the mountainsides. At the top, the Réallon valley is also revealed when the sun shines on it.

The Col de Pontis culminates at 1,301 meters. It is possible to climb it by road or by small gravel paths. Beautiful views of the Demoiselles Coiffées, the lake and the beginning of the Ecrins park.

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!

The Pontis pass is magnificent, rather difficult with high percentages on both sides, it is better to have adequate development or very good physical condition, view of the incredible lake 👍