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Saint-Paul-Sur-Ubaye

Col de Vars – Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye loop from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Barcelonnette

Saint-Paul-Sur-Ubaye

Col de Vars – Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye loop from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye

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Col de Vars – Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye loop from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye

01:15

16.9km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.29 km

On reaching the summit

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Pass with very beautiful views. Slopes at times significant.

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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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12.2 km

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Yes, there are significant slopes here.

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13.4 km

Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye is a pretty town nestled at 1,470 meters above sea level, close to the border with Italy. It is the only town in France to have more than 30 peaks over 3,000 meters on its territory!

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

240 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

Elevation

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Friday 31 July

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Col de Vars – Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye loop from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye

On reaching the summit

Vars pass

Col de Vars

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Ascent to Col de Vars

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