French Alps round trip Espinasses Lake Serre Poncon
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Last edit: 09-05-2019
Route Summary
Round trip with amazing views. Including 2 high alpine passes. Driving fun guaranteed.
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Duration
3h 52m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
225.60 km
Countries
Awesome mountain view
RouteXpert Review
This beautiful tour starts in Espinasses on the Lac de Serre Poncon in the French Alps. This is one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. This route also leads you along an entire stretch of this beautiful lake. In this route we also go over two decent mountain passes, namely the Col de Vars and the Col d'Izoard. The Col de Vars is 2109 meters high and forms the border between the Hautes Alpes and the Alpes de Haute Provence. The Col d'Izoard is a little higher at 2360 meters. Just before you reach the top you will pass through a bare and rocky area that looks totally different from the rest of the pass. After the Col d'Izoard we arrive in Briancon. The city is surrounded by fortifications and forts and is definitely worth stopping for enthusiasts. From Briancon we drive back to Espinasses. This road is a lot less exciting but ideal for a moment to relax after all the strenuous driving on the mountain passes. Eventually we come back to the Lac de Serre poncon where you drive to the other side of the lake through a long bridge. From this bridge you have a great view over the lake. Once back you can still enjoy a refreshing dip in the lake and a snack and drink.
Long bridge across Lake Serre Poncon
Col d'Izoard
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