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Les Orres

Col de Pontis – Demoiselles Coiffées loop from Les Orres - Chemin de l'Aigle

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Gap

Les Orres

Col de Pontis – Demoiselles Coiffées loop from Les Orres - Chemin de l'Aigle

Hard

5.0

(2)

231

riders

Col de Pontis – Demoiselles Coiffées loop from Les Orres - Chemin de l'Aigle

04:27

73.8km

1,870m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 43.9 km for 108 m

After 47.3 km for 152 m

Waypoints

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13.8 km

Embrun - Alpine town with Tour de France history

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful, famous town that has hosted the Tour de France several times.

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19.5 km

Swimming and Windsurfing Spot at Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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A beautiful lake, if it's hot you can stop for a dip.

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20.1 km

View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Great view of the blue lake.

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30.8 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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32.3 km

Viewpoint

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At this point you can admire a fantastic panorama.

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35.9 km

Junction to Col de Pontis

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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42.8 km

Viewpoint

43.8 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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great place to take a break and enjoy the view

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45.5 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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47.3 km

Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Lake

73.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

34.9 km

737 m

696 m

149 m

Surfaces

72.2 km

1.10 km

235 m

176 m

160 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

20°C

8°C

12 %

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