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: October 15, 2025

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Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

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1.83 km

Barcelonnette

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Barcelonnette is the capital of the Ubaye valley. We breathe in its streets like a perfume of the south of France which is already announced. It is a very pleasant city.

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10.1 km

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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10.4 km

Base of Col de la Bonette

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from here it's only uphill - a dream

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14.7 km

Ubaye River

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The Ubaye is a torrential river, ideal for rafting!

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16.9 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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30.3 km

On reaching the summit

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Pass with very beautiful views. Slopes at times significant.

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32.5 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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36.3 km

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Yes, there are significant slopes here.

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64.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

28.7 km

1.41 km

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,100 m)

Lowest point (1,120 m)

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