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Vars

Vars – Descent from Vars loop from Chambeyron

Hard

4.5

(21)

565

riders

Vars – Descent from Vars loop from Chambeyron

02:32

38.3km

1,220m

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: August 25, 2026

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Parking

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608 m

Vars

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Ideal village for practicing summer and winter sports.

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5.42 km

This point applies to drinking water.

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6.36 km

Belvedere

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Spectacular stretch with magnificent views.

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6.91 km

Drinking water

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Fresh, drinkable water.

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7.40 km

Descent from Vars

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Descent with asphalt in perfect conditions, beautiful to drive.

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10.7 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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29.1 km

Not difficult panoramic climb.

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38.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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37.3 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

36.7 km

1.62 km

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Tuesday 20 October

3°C

-2°C

27 %

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Comments

August 8, 2025,Col de Vars en A/R
Slowly, the heatwave sets in, even at high altitudes.

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Very hot at mid Day, and windy... Why biking in so Nice mountains
... the first climb of tomorrow's 19th stage of the TdF ... at least HC Hors Categorie ... but the pros will ride three mountains of the same quality tomorrow ... 🚴🏻‍♂️💨

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