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Vars

Vars – Descent from Vars loop from Les-Claux

Hard

4.6

(12)

369

riders

Vars – Descent from Vars loop from Les-Claux

02:29

37.3km

1,170m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Queyras

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Start point

Parking

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246 m

Vars

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Ideal village for practicing summer and winter sports.

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2

5.06 km

This point applies to drinking water.

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3

5.99 km

Belvedere

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Spectacular stretch with magnificent views.

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4

6.54 km

Drinking water

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Fresh, drinkable water.

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5

7.04 km

Descent from Vars

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Descent with asphalt in perfect conditions, beautiful to drive.

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6

10.3 km

A truly impressive view of the Pelvoux glacier (not to be confused with the Meije which is further around the corner near the Col de Lauteret) and the Écrins National Park.

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7

28.7 km

Not difficult panoramic climb.

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37.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

985 m

123 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,850 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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