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Barcelonnette
Jausiers

Col de Vars – Maljasset loop from Jausiers

Hard

5.0

(2)

134

riders

Col de Vars – Maljasset loop from Jausiers

05:03

70.4km

1,490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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619 m

Jausiers

Highlight • Settlement

The last town before starting the climb to the Col de la Bonette. There are several places to fill. bottles of water and even food if needed. Also, it is a good stopover after climbing the Col de la Bonette.

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6.62 km

View of Fort de Tournoux

Highlight • Viewpoint

Imposing former fortress built into the mountain.

More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_de_Tournoux

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3

17.8 km

Saint Sebastian Church

Highlight • Other

4

22.3 km

Saint Mary Magdalene Chapel

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5

22.6 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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31.2 km

7

43.9 km

Maljasset

Highlight • Summit

Maljasset is a small hamlet in the Ubaye valley which rises to 1900 meters from sea level.

Between the mountains, the hamlet offers two gîtes which make an excellent stopover …

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52.7 km

Pont-du-Châtelet

Highlight • Gorge

The Châtelet bridge is an impressive stone arch bridge, built 27 meters above the Ubaye.

The bridge is the only motorized means of access to the picturesque village of Fouillouse.

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70.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.5 km

14.7 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.3 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,100 m)

Lowest point (1,220 m)

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Monday 12 October

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