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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Barcelonnette
Saint-Paul-Sur-Ubaye

Col de Vars – Vars loop from La Grande Serenne

Hard

5.0

(1)

74

riders

Col de Vars – Vars loop from La Grande Serenne

02:04

31.5km

1,000m

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: July 28, 2026

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After 28.6 km for 109 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.17 km

On reaching the summit

Highlight • Other

Pass with very beautiful views. Slopes at times significant.

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2

10.9 km

Vars pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

3

11.3 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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4

13.6 km

Napoleon Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Ideal point to stock up on water.

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5

14.0 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 becomes more complicated in the last 7km, the asphalt is in perfect condition.

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6

16.0 km

Vars

Highlight • Other

Ideal village for practicing summer and winter sports.

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7

24.4 km

10%

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Yes, there are significant slopes here.

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31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

446 m

336 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (1,450 m)

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