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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Col de Vars – Vars loop from Col de Vars

Mountain biking trails

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Col de Vars – Vars loop from Col de Vars

Moderate

3.3

(4)

26

riders

Col de Vars – Vars loop from Col de Vars

01:59

20.4km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

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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2

2.22 km

Lac Napoléon

Highlight • Lake

On the shores of the lake, the Napoleon refuge in Vars is one of the six eponymous shelters in the Hautes-Alpes. This building was built in 1856 under Napoleon III, …

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3

12.8 km

Vars Sainte-Marie

Highlight • Settlement

It was in this village that the first equipment, ski lifts, hotels and sports shops were established to welcome visitors. In 1938, the very first ski lift was established in …

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4

15.4 km

Bike Wash Station in Vars

Highlight • Rest Area

No big difficulties you just have to pedal. The trails reworked by the Vars team are super pleasant and very well done.

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5

15.6 km

Vars

Highlight • Other

Ideal village for practicing summer and winter sports.

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6

16.6 km

Vars les Claux

Highlight • Settlement

Vars was no pleasure.

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7

18.0 km

Final Section of the Ascent to Col de Vars

Highlight • Mountain Pass

8

18.0 km

Napoleon Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Ideal point to stock up on water.

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B

20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

5.10 km

3.96 km

1.90 km

Surfaces

7.31 km

5.76 km

5.30 km

1.50 km

466 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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2°C

17 %

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