Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Chorges

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Gap

Chorges

Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Chorges

Hard

4.1

(10)

583

riders

Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint – View of Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Chorges

07:02

97.4km

2,070m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.98 km

Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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20.9 km

View of Embrun and the Durance Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

27.8 km

View of the Durance River

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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34.0 km

View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the blue lake.

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41.5 km

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Lake

47.0 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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54.7 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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64.4 km

Viewpoint

71.5 km

Le Collet

Mountain Pass

73.0 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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87.3 km

View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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89.3 km

Col Lebraut

Mountain Pass

97.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

44.3 km

4.74 km

2.83 km

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.2 km

3.66 km

314 m

297 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

18°C

7°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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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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