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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Vars

Col de Vars – Lac Napoléon loop from Col de Vars

Easy

49

hikers

Col de Vars – Lac Napoléon loop from Col de Vars

01:18

4.45km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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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

80 m

Pic de l’Eyssina

Highlight • Summit

This hike became dangerous in the last few kilometers before reaching the pass. The path is now sloping for several dozen meters. There is a risk of slipping, especially without poles and mountain dexterity.

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3

1.54 km

Small waterfall

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4

2.26 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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5

3.32 km

Path to mountain

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6

4.11 km

Small Lake

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B

4.45 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

754 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

148 m

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

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