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Boucle Col de Vars – Lac des neuf couleurs au départ de Col de Vars

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Boucle Col de Vars – Lac des neuf couleurs au départ de Col de Vars

Fab et Céline planned a hike

August 16, 2026

Boucle Col de Vars – Lac des neuf couleurs au départ de Col de Vars

Hard

09:09

21.6km

2.4km/h

1,580m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.09 km for 3.41 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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30 m

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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80 m

This hike became dangerous in the last few kilometers before reaching the pass. The path is now sloping for several dozen meters. There is a risk of slipping, especially without poles and mountain dexterity.

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1.49 km

Lac Frede (Peat Bog)

Highlight • Lake

The lake is nestled in a peaceful landscape at 2,160 meters above sea level. We cross this wet zone to reach the summit of the Tête de Paneyron.

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4.85 km

Mountain Pass

6.57 km

Lac de l'Étoile

Lake

8.03 km

Lake of the Nine Colors

Highlight • Lake

This pretty little lake takes its name from the fact that its color changes throughout the day, depending on the sky, the light, and the weather. It can be turquoise …

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9.92 km

La Mortice North Summit

Highlight • Other

11.3 km

La Mortice South Summit

Highlight • Summit

At 3,169 meters above sea level, the southern summit of La Mortice offers an exceptional panorama over the Ubaye valley.

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13.4 km

Serenne Pass

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Located at 2,674 meters above sea level, the Col de Serenne marks the border between the Hautes-Alpes and the Alpes de Haute-Provence.

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14.2 km

Pic de Serenne

Peak

17.1 km

Tête de Paneyron

Highlight • Summit

Located at 2,785 meters above sea level, the Tête du Paneyron straddles the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes de Haute-Provence. The summit offers splendid views of the Ecrins at Mercantour.

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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

3.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

6.03 km

150 m

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Boucle Col de Vars – Lac des neuf couleurs au départ de Col de Vars

Col de Vars

Pic de l’Eyssina

Lac Frede (Peat Bog)

Lake of the Nine Colors

La Mortice North Summit

La Mortice South Summit

Serenne Pass

Tête de Paneyron

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