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Savines-Le-Lac

Col de Pontis – Cayolle Pass loop from Pontis

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Savines-Le-Lac

Col de Pontis – Cayolle Pass loop from Pontis

Hard

5.0

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Col de Pontis – Cayolle Pass loop from Pontis

09:52

138km

2,880m

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: February 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 59.2 km for 18.5 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Viewpoint

5.85 km

Col de Pontis

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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6.03 km

Category 2 climb towards Pontis

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Perfect in the morning in the cool, small pass of 500m of D+ with an average slope of around 10%.
Very little frequented, it is a beautiful walk.

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44.0 km

Bachelard Gorges

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Very nice, quiet little road.

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68.3 km

Cayolle Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Cayolle is a little known pass. Its name is not very familiar, yet it culminates at more than 2,324 meters above sea level and offers a remarkable panorama and very quiet roads.

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98.2 km

Barcelonnette Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Nice town, enough joreca and nice market twice a week.

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98.3 km

Barcelonnette

Highlight • Settlement

Nice town in the Ubaye valley and base for cycling trips to the Col de la Bonette, Col de la Cayolle and Col du Parpaillon.

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125 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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133 km

Ascent to Col de Pontis with View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very nice pass with a beautiful view of the lake.

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138 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.8 km

59.0 km

1.64 km

312 m

188 m

Surfaces

138 km

342 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,320 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Col de Pontis – Cayolle Pass loop from Pontis

Col de Pontis

Category 2 climb towards Pontis

Bachelard Gorges

Cayolle Pass

Barcelonnette Old Town

Barcelonnette

View of the lake and Ubaye valley

Ascent to Col de Pontis with View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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