The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Var
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Var and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
The Col de Canadel is 4.3 km long with a total drop of 239 m. The average steepness of the climb is 5.5% with some 10% steeper sections near the top before flattening out to 2%.
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Ascent from the north, very smooth asphalt, average gradient 5% over 5.6 km, very pleasant! Parking at the top to be reached by car if necessary
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Offering a panoramic view of Lake Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon, this platform is not to be taken lightly! The Col d'Illoire is a short hike for an unforgettable memory.
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A great track is also on the road bike
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The Pas de la Griotte is a small climb at an altitude of 72m. Nevertheless, on the way down, you can enjoy a view of the Mediterranean Sea. The climb …
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Nice climb, quiet and car-free. Attention: bad asphalt, so descend carefully. In the village at the bottom of the climb, great coffee at les templiers.
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In April, I had little traffic and I could enjoy a beautiful descent.
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Col du Testanier is a climb in the Provence & Côte d'Azur region. This climb is 5.4 kilometers long, for an elevation gain of 249 meters. Col du Testanier has …
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The Col du Bougnon from Les Issambres is 3.2 km long with an elevation gain of 153 m. The average grade is 4.8% with a flatter section at the start and steeper 8.3% sections further up the climb.
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The path to the climb is quite long with about 7-8 km of flat to hilly terrain before. The climb starts cleanly with 5km to the summit, where the gradient …
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