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Vars – Col de Vars loop from Châteauroux-les-Alpes

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Châteauroux-Les-Alpes

Vars – Col de Vars loop from Châteauroux-les-Alpes

Hard

4.6

(24)

1,122

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Vars – Col de Vars loop from Châteauroux-les-Alpes

03:54

68.0km

1,590m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Parc naturel régional du Queyras

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.69 km

Viewpoint

14.3 km

Guillestre Town Center

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Pretty little village with a centre worth visiting.

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20.7 km

View of Mont-Dauphin and the Écrins

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Not difficult panoramic climb.

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22.5 km

Descent from Vars

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Descent with asphalt in perfect conditions, beautiful to drive.

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23.5 km

Belvedere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular stretch with magnificent views.

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29.3 km

Vars

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Ideal village for practicing summer and winter sports.

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31.2 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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33.9 km

Col de Vars

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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48.6 km

View of the Écrins and Pelvoux (glacier)

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A truly impressive view of the Pelvoux glacier (not to be confused with the Meije which is further around the corner near the Col de Lauteret) and the Écrins National Park.

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68.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.5 km

15.0 km

507 m

Surfaces

67.5 km

570 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

23°C

9°C

95 %

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Vars – Col de Vars loop from Châteauroux-les-Alpes

Guillestre Town Center

View of Mont-Dauphin and the Écrins

Descent from Vars

Belvedere

Vars

Ascent to Col de Vars

Col de Vars

View of the Écrins and Pelvoux (glacier)

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