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Jausiers

Ubaye River – Col de Vars loop from Jausiers

Hard

5.0

(1)

93

riders

Ubaye River – Col de Vars loop from Jausiers

04:20

76.5km

1,680m

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: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

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3.64 km

Ubaye River

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The Ubaye is a torrential river, ideal for rafting!

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5.86 km

View of Fort de Tournoux

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The imposing structure of this fort inevitably attracts attention. Its quasi-Tibetan layout is spread over nearly 700 meters of elevation. Impressive !

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17.6 km

10%

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Yes, there are significant slopes here.

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19.3 km

On reaching the summit

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Pass with very beautiful views. Slopes at times significant.

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21.5 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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21.5 km

Ascent of Col de Vars from Les Gleizolles

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A quiet and rather tame climb - the Col de Vars is overall less spectacular than its neighbors Izoard and Bonette, but still worth a climb!

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52.9 km

View of Lake and Italian Border

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53.7 km

Col de Larche

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The Col de Larche, located on the border between France and Italy, is an emblematic mountain passage in the Alps. With its 1,996 meters of altitude, it offers breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding Alpine peaks. This historic route has been used for centuries for trade and the passage of military troops. Today, the Col de Larche continues to be an essential crossing point, attracting nature lovers and adventurers in search of alpine discoveries.

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76.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

29.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.1 km

5.51 km

< 100 m

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Monday 9 November

8°C

2°C

78 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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