TOP 75 map No. 8 - Ubaye, Val d'Allos & Lake Serre-Ponçon (Alps) | IGN

The IGN TOP 75 topographic map No. 8 covers the following area: Ubaye, Val d'Allos & Lake Serre-Ponçon (Alps).

This detailed map covers the area between Orcières-Merlette and Allos from north to south, and from Lake Serre-Ponçon to the Col de Larches from west to east.

The entire road network is shown, including motorways and main, secondary and local roads, providing easy access to:

• A wide range of outdoor activity sites, including trailheads, free-flight sites and climbing areas;
• Cultural and historical attractions, including chapels, castles, caves, museums and leisure parks.

Cyclists and other two-wheel enthusiasts can plan routes suited to their ability using the dedicated cycle paths and the full road network shown.

Elevations provided by contour lines and spot heights help assess route difficulty.

TOP 75 maps are particularly suitable for hiking and show all the information needed:

• Local roads and FFRandonnee GR® and GR® de Pays trails for planning routes and finding your way;
• Contour lines, spot heights, rocky areas and glaciers for assessing difficulty;
• Stopover accommodation and mountain huts for planning the stages of a trip;
• Tourist and cultural information along the route, including viewpoints, notable buildings, castles and caves, to enrich your walk;
• A GPS grid for locating the position supplied by a GPS device on the map using X and Y coordinates.
• The map includes 5 TOP 25 extracts at 1:25,000 scale for one- or two-day hikes in exceptional locations.

IGN mapping at 1:25,000 scale is recognised for its accuracy by the most demanding hikers and mountaineers, offering an ideal compromise.