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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Castellane
Colmars

Upper Lance Valley – Colmars loop from Colmars

Hard

21

runners

Upper Lance Valley – Colmars loop from Colmars

08:15

48.3km

2,890m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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9.19 km

L'Autapie

Peak

2

31.0 km

Ratery Nordic Ski Area

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Located six kilometers from Colmars-les-Alpes and at an altitude of between 1,700 meters and 1,800 meters. The Nordic area of Ratery is a multi-activity center that operates summer and winter. …

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32.7 km

Traverse Above the Lance Valley

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A fantastic traverse high above the Lance valley. The trail is really nice and smooth, allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

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40.3 km

Upper Lance Valley

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This section of trail takes you along the splendid Lance river through its high valley, passing through the place called Pont de la Serre. Don't miss its waterfall, the many …

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47.3 km

Colmars

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Worth seeing small community on the Verdon with well-preserved fortress walls and the Fort de Savoie, the fortresses were of course built by Vauban.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colmars and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9bastien_Le_Prestre_de_Vauban

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47.4 km

Colmars-les-Alpes

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This Alpine village marked by its military architecture is nestled in the upper Verdon valley. It is the perfect base camp for cycling lovers who want to explore the surrounding passes.

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47.5 km

Ibex Sculpture in Petit Parc

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48.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

16.0 km

12.1 km

1.11 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

31.6 km

13.5 km

1.41 km

807 m

597 m

259 m

223 m

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Highest point (2,400 m)

Lowest point (1,240 m)

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Sunday 24 May

23°C

8°C

27 %

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