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The coiffed ladies of Sauze-du-Lac

A nice walk next to the lake of Serre-Ponçon to admire the damselflies

The capped damselflies are a geological phenomenon linked to erosion. The rocks being more or less soft, they do not erode in the same way. After a few thousand years, nature shapes these delicate structures where a large block of stone covers a mineral chimney. The walk is short, you follow a very well maintained path. The site is very easy to access, it is located next to Sauze-du-Lac, you can't miss it. A nice walk if you visit the region.

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Duration: 1 h.
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Le parking

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Le parking
The parking lot is located right next to the main road to Sauze-du-Lac, there is an even bigger one right next to it.

The sign at the entrance

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The sign at the entrance
Everything is very well indicated. Height difference of 62 m, 95 steps, return by the same way.

The rise

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The rise
The steps are not stairs but big steps on the trail. The climb is not very difficult.

The coiffed ladies

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The coiffed ladies
After 5 minutes of walking we see the first lady with her hair done.

The stairs

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The stairs

The other ladies with hair

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The other ladies with hair

Le chemin

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Le chemin
One can go up a little higher outside the organized way. Be careful, the climb is more dangerous! It is normally forbidden to leave the marked path.

The end

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The end
At the end of the climb, we have the most beautiful view of the Serre-Ponçon lake and the last capped lady, the rock on the chimney weighs about 800 tons!

The explanations

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The explanations
Numerous explanations are provided along the way.

Sauze-du-Lac

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Sauze-du-Lac
If you continue to Sauze-du-Lac there is a belvedere (the balconies of the lake) with a breathtaking view on the lake of Serre-Ponçon.

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