Magnificent view of the lake – Sunken viaduct loop from Lavage Bateau : Point Propre

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Magnificent view of the lake – Sunken viaduct loop from Lavage Bateau : Point Propre

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Magnificent view of the lake – Sunken viaduct loop from Lavage Bateau : Point Propre

02:51

10.2km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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810 m

Magnificent view of the lake

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This is where you will have a breathtaking view of the Serre Ponçon lake. By going to this viewpoint, you will be able to admire the turquoise waters of the …

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2.93 km

Path through rugged mountainside

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4.63 km

Chanteloube Bay

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The experience of the sea in the mountains.

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4.65 km

Sunken viaduct

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Old railway viaduct. Was never equipped with a rail, then submerged by the dam.

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5.09 km

Trémouilles Beach

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Very nice beach with lots of trees

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6.12 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon Swimming Bay

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Small bay on the circular path that invites you to a swim.

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6.14 km

View of Turtle Island

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If the lake has a higher level in spring, the two islands are only floating to reach. In late summer, however, you can walk over on foot.

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6.60 km

Strand, Badeplatz

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A good mix of relaxation and activity. A tour around the lake is worthwhile, as is a short hike and then a "lake break" with a refreshing swim!

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

1.31 km

1.13 km

595 m

Surfaces

6.85 km

923 m

815 m

768 m

557 m

247 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

17°C

7°C

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Comments

June 13, 2023,🇨🇵 Hautes Alpes - "Lac de Sere Ponçon - Viaduc de Chandeloube"

The (or the) viaduct is part of an uncompleted railway line between Chorges and Barcelonnette, which finally "went under" when the reservoir was built in the French Alps around 1960. When the water level is normal, the S-shaped viaduct is almost completely flooded (viaduc submerge). Same today. It is 234 m long and has 14 arches.
After a rainy night, …

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August 18, 2023,Vue magnifique sur le lac – Belvédère boucle au départ de Pontis

Indicated hike of 3 hours and a few but with some photo stops and a few micro-pauses in the climbs in full sun under about 38 degrees it takes about 4 hours.
Magnificent landscape!

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