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Les Thuiles

Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Camping de Rioclar

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Barcelonnette
Les Thuiles

Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Camping de Rioclar

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Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Camping de Rioclar

08:36

122km

2,400m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.9 km

View of the lake and Ubaye valley

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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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2

25.6 km

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

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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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31.1 km

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Lake

32.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

42.6 km

Gravel Path Along Lake Serre-Ponçon

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You can also ride a road bike.

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6

44.8 km

View of the Durance River

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From here we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Durance and its turquoise water. If you have a moment, I encourage you to put your feet in the water before continuing your adventure!

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7

46.2 km

View of Embrun and the Durance Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

8

63.7 km

Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you can admire the beautiful Lake Serre Ponçon.

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79.3 km

Col Lebraut

Mountain Pass

10

81.3 km

View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Best to enjoy as a descent, barely any shade on the road, but good views everywhere

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11

95.7 km

La Bréole

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Small town where it is nice to take a break to cut with the main road.

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97.2 km

Le Collet

Mountain Pass

B

122 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.4 km

42.0 km

5.58 km

2.44 km

1.26 km

657 m

Surfaces

117 km

2.31 km

1.88 km

889 m

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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Thursday 5 November

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-2°C

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Comments

October 18, 2025,Mon tour (de 🇫🇷) au Lac de Serre-Ponçon
Mon hommage to you, who share beautiful tours and I see you often in the saddle 👏🚵 ♀️💪 ! @Lutrek @Alessandro @🅰️NN🅰️Lℹ️S🅰️😻 @Carla Favero @Fabio @Deleted User @Paolo Calcagni
Namaste 🙏

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