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Risoul – Descent from Vars loop from Guillestre

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Briançon

Guillestre

Risoul – Descent from Vars loop from Guillestre

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Risoul – Descent from Vars loop from Guillestre

02:53

34.0km

1,210m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Queyras

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.4 km

Risoul

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Once you reach the top of this long climb you can enjoy the beauty of Risoul and its landscapes.

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25.3 km

Belvedere

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Spectacular stretch with magnificent views.

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25.8 km

Drinking water

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Fresh, drinkable water.

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26.3 km

Descent from Vars

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Descent with asphalt in perfect conditions, beautiful to drive.

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27.3 km

View of the Écrins Mountains from the Meadow

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28.1 km

View of Mont-Dauphin and the Écrins

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Not difficult panoramic climb.

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28.1 km

View from ascent to Col de Vars

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29.6 km

View of the Écrins and Pelvoux (glacier)

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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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34.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

14.0 km

2.96 km

1.44 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

16.2 km

11.8 km

3.14 km

2.67 km

323 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

31°C

10°C

31 %

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Risoul – Descent from Vars loop from Guillestre

Risoul

Belvedere

Drinking water

Descent from Vars

View of the Écrins Mountains from the Meadow

View of Mont-Dauphin and the Écrins

View from ascent to Col de Vars

View of the Écrins and Pelvoux (glacier)

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