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France
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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France
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

Hard

3.8

(5)

579

riders

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

08:36

122km

2,390m

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: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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17.9 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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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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26.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

31.1 km

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Lake

5

42.7 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

69.9 km

42.2 km

5.30 km

2.65 km

1.37 km

916 m

Surfaces

117 km

2.44 km

1.90 km

1.28 km

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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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 @Alessandro Santa @Paolo Calcagni
Namaste 🙏

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