Tour de l'Auche
Pontis

Tour de l'Auche

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A short continuous circuit. A fun descent through the pines immediately follows a climb with a plunging view of the lake.

The road leading to the Col de Pontis sets the tone, offering magnificent views of the lake. The mountain bike route is the culmination of this promising route, rising high above the Ubaye valley and the lake, which appears wilder and almost devoid of human presence. This stretch of water, winding its way between jagged coastlines, is reminiscent of a fjord whose waters have turned turquoise. But the flocks of sheep grazing on the route are a reminder that you are not alone on this craggy terrain.

Description

  1. The start is from the roadman’s hut 200m before the summit of the pass via Pontis. The route immediately follows a steep asphalt ascent. At the intersection of two roads shortly afterwards, turn left and continue for several hundred metres on the track that runs alongside the road.
  2. Take a left when the track appears to split in two, staying on an uphill section. Then turn left through a 180° bend, onto a path that rises up through the meadows and is partially grassed. This path leads to a clearing that you have to cross through to descend into the pines. Follow the woodland path, then turn right at the intersection shortly after the track widens. Turn left after 100 m and then right once back on the track to reach the starting point.
  • Departure : Roadman's hut, Pontis
  • Arrival : Roadman's hut, Pontis
  • Towns crossed : Pontis

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Information desks

Tourist office Savines-le-Lac

9 Avenue de la Combe d'Or, 05160 Savines-le-Lac

https://www.serreponcon-tourisme.com/savineslelac@serreponcon-tourisme.com0492443100

October to march : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 17.00. 
April, may, june & september : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 14.30 - 18.00
July and August : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 13.00 & 15.00 - 19.00. Sundays, 10.00 - 13.00 & 15.00 - 18.00

Closed on French national holidays, except 14th of July, and 15th of August
Closed on Thursdays outside French holidays’ periods

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Access and parking

From Savines-le Lac, follow the D954 then the D7 towards Pontis and the Col de Pontis.

Parking :

Col de Pontis, Pontis (park along the road)

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