Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Col de Vars
D902Guillestre to Jausiers
A classic Route des Grandes Alpes pass between the Queyras and the Ubaye.
The D902 climbs the Col de Vars between Guillestre and Jausiers, a steady alpine pass of open pasture and stone cairns on the great north–south traverse of the French Alps. Mind the cyclists, the weather at the top, and snow outside the warmer months.
Scenery
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Best seasons
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Where it runs26.0 mi · point to point
GuillestreStart · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
JausiersEnd · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Character
Corners32bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins10tight bends
Climb1,248 mtotal ascent
Summit2,109.6 mhighest point of the line · 6,921 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1,009.2 – 2,109.6 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- Peyre HauteViewpoint2.3 mi in
- Belvédère du ChâtelardViewpoint23 mi in
- Col de VarsViewpoint12 mi in
Hazards
- Cyclists on the climbs
- Weather at the summit
- Snow outside the warmer months
Sources
“The road to the summit is steep, hitting a maximum gradient of 12% through some of the ramps.”
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Driving the Col de Vars: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Col de Vars?
Col de Vars runs 26.0 miles (42 km) and takes about 52 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Col de Vars to drive?
We rate it moderate: 32 corners including 10 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 9%, and a tightness of 5 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Col de Vars?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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