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Barcelonnette

Saint-Pons

Barcelonnette – Col de Pontis loop from Barcelonnette

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Barcelonnette

Saint-Pons

Barcelonnette – Col de Pontis loop from Barcelonnette

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5.0

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Barcelonnette – Col de Pontis loop from Barcelonnette

05:31

80.4km

1,390m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 43.0 km for 212 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Barcelonnette Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Nice town, enough joreca and nice market twice a week.

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1.94 km

Barcelonnette

Highlight • Settlement

Nice town in the Ubaye valley and base for cycling trips to the Col de la Bonette, Col de la Cayolle and Col du Parpaillon.

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28.8 km

View of the lake and Ubaye valley

Highlight • Lake

Here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake and the Ubaye valley. The sparkling blue waters of the lake, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Alps, create a landscape of striking beauty. Take your cameras !

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30.5 km

Category 2 climb towards Pontis

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Perfect in the morning in the cool, small pass of 500m of D+ with an average slope of around 10%.
Very little frequented, it is a beautiful walk.

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35.6 km

Col de Pontis

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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36.7 km

Ascent to Col de Pontis with View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very nice pass with a beautiful view of the lake.

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40.0 km

Viewpoint

41.2 km

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Lake

43.2 km

The Coiffed Maidens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rock formation worth seeing above the Lac de Serre-Poncon on the D954, parking available.
More information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demoiselles_Coiff%C3%A9es_de_Pontis, pontis.fr/demoiselles-coiffees

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47.1 km

Le Sauze-du-Lac – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Le Sauze-du-Lac, beautiful lookout point in the small community overlooking the Ubaye and Lac de Serre-Ponçon.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Serre-Pon%C3%A7on, de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Sauze-du-Lac and de.wikipedia.org / wiki / Ubaye

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80.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.6 km

11.0 km

1.27 km

623 m

554 m

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.1 km

1.03 km

829 m

221 m

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Barcelonnette Old Town

Barcelonnette

View of the lake and Ubaye valley

Category 2 climb towards Pontis

Col de Pontis

Ascent to Col de Pontis with View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

The Coiffed Maidens

Le Sauze-du-Lac – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

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