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Barcelonnette
Pontis

Col de Pontis – Demoiselles Coiffées loop from Pontis

Hard

4.3

(3)

102

riders

Col de Pontis – Demoiselles Coiffées loop from Pontis

01:52

22.6km

730m

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: August 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 19.2 km for 212 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.17 km

Drinking fountain

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or a little refreshment on the terrace at the museum

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2

3.27 km

Very nice pass with a beautiful view of the lake.

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3

4.44 km

Col de Pontis

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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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4

9.53 km

Junction to Col de Pontis

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

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5

10.7 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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6

19.0 km

Demoiselles Coiffées

Highlight • Natural Monument

In English, they are called “hoodoos”, in French, they are poetically called “chimneys of fairies” or “demoiselles coiffées”.

These sedimentary rocks have stood the test of time thanks to the …

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19.3 km

The Coiffed Maidens

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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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8

20.7 km

Serre-Ponçon

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21.3 km

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Lake

B

22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

9.65 km

565 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

417 m

149 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

6°C

2 %

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