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Vars

Col de Vars – Vars loop from Vars

Hard

4.4

(5)

221

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Col de Vars – Vars loop from Vars

04:13

71.2km

1,810m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.60 km

Ascent to Col de Vars

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As you go up the view becomes more and more beautiful. The climb on the Saint-Paul Sur-Ubaye side is approximately 12km long, the first 3km are easy then the situation …

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7.28 km

Col de Vars

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The Vars pass is located at 2,108 meters and connects the Ubaye valley with the Embrunais. The Col de Vars is a typical passage of the Tour de France, crossed already 35 times since 1947.

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11.1 km

10%

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Yes, there are significant slopes here.

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4

22.9 km

View of Fort de Tournoux

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The imposing structure of this fort inevitably attracts attention. Its quasi-Tibetan layout is spread over nearly 700 meters of elevation. Impressive !

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5

34.1 km

View of Pont du Châtelet

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42.9 km

Refuge CAF de Maljasset

Alpine Hut

7

61.7 km

On reaching the summit

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Pass with very beautiful views. Slopes at times significant.

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8

63.5 km

Vars pass

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9

68.5 km

Vars

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Ideal village for practicing summer and winter sports.

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71.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.2 km

1.86 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.2 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (1,300 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

21°C

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