Les Demoiselles Coiffées, Natural rock formations in Le Sauze-du-Lac, France
The limestone pillars rise toward the sky, each crowned with a large stone block creating a natural column formation near Serre-Ponçon lake.
During the Quaternary period, glacial movements transported large rock blocks that became obstacles, leading to the formation of these earth columns through erosion.
The site, protected since 1966, spans 2.60 hectares and features educational panels explaining the geological processes to passing visitors.
Visitors can access the formations via a 200-meter trail from the D954 road, with strategically placed platforms offering observation points.
Water circulation through capillary action deposits mineral salts in the columns, continuously strengthening these natural structures of earth, pebbles, and sand.
Location: Le Sauze-du-Lac
Accessibility: Nicht rollstuhlgerecht
Address: Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis, 05160 Le Sauze-du-Lac, France 05160 Le Sauze-du-Lac
GPS coordinates: 44.49286,6.34418
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:30
Lac de Serre-Ponçon
2.7 km
Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis
1.3 km
Viaduc de Chanteloube
3.5 km
Îlot Saint-Michel
3.2 km
Savines Bridge
5.9 km
Barrage de Serre-Ponçon
6.3 km
Parc Animalier de Serre-Ponçon
2.8 km
Cirque de Morgon
6.2 km
Villard dolmen
2.7 km
Fort Joubert
5.7 km
Église Saint-Victor de Chorges
7.9 km
Fontaine de Chorges
7.9 km
La Viste
7.6 km
Monument départemental des Hautes-Alpes FNACA des Hautes-Alpes
4.4 km
Chapelle du cimetière de Prunières
5.9 km
Église Saint-Apollinaire de Saint-Apollinaire
7.1 km
Église Saint-Florent de Savines-le-Lac
6.1 km
Église Saint-Claude de l'Adroit de Pontis
1.6 km
Église de Prunières
5.8 km
Église Saint-Jérôme de Pontis
1.7 km
Église Notre-Dame de la Colle du Sauze-du-Lac
3 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel
3.2 km
Chapelle des Chaussins
7.7 km
Église de l'Assomption de Rousset
7.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Léger de Monclar
8.1 km
Torrent du Barnafret
5.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Chérines
8 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin des Chappas
2.8 kmReviews
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