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Risoul

Vars – Col de Vars loop from P1

Hard

8

riders

Vars – Col de Vars loop from P1

03:22

37.5km

1,240m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

12.3 km

Vars Sainte-Marie

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It was in this village that the first equipment, ski lifts, hotels and sports shops were established to welcome visitors. In 1938, the very first ski lift was established in …

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14.8 km

Vars

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Ideal village for practicing summer and winter sports.

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16.8 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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17.2 km

5

17.4 km

Lac Napoléon

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On the shores of the lake, the Napoleon refuge in Vars is one of the six eponymous shelters in the Hautes-Alpes. This building was built in 1856 under Napoleon III, …

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19.5 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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26.2 km

Lac de Chabrieres

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Artificial lake but with beautiful colors

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28.8 km

Col des Saluces

Mountain Pass

30.8 km

Col de Valbelle

Mountain Pass

10

37.1 km

Risoul

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Once you reach the top of this long climb you can enjoy the beauty of Risoul and its landscapes.

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37.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

14.7 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

10.9 km

10.00 km

747 m

659 m

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Highest point (2,450 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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