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Col de Vars walks
Pointe de l'Eyssina
Visorando member 
8.90 km
+719 m
-719 m
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent hike that takes you along a pleasant ridge to a summit with spectacular views. Breathtaking 360° panorama of the Embrunais, Dévoluy, Écrins, Queyras and Ubaye.
The route is on an unmarked trail, so you will need to supplement the description with the Visorando app.
The Cols de l'Écuelle and Cols de Vars starting from Vars-les-Claux
Visorando member 
8.97 km
+479 m
-479 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful family hike starting from the Vars-les-Claux resort, taking you to the Col de l'Écuelle via the old Combe Froide rock glacier and then the very touristy Col de Vars.
There are many variations on this hike, but I suggest the wildest route possible to avoid the human developments on the mountain.
Walks near Col de Vars
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
Visorando member 
6.25 km
+753 m
-11 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range
Visorando member 
58.28 km
+3,999 m
-4,201 m
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.
Basse Rua - Maljasset
Visorando member 17.09 km
+1,429 m
-1,276 m
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
There is a long crossing before the Col des Houerts, which takes you into the Ubaye Valley.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset
Visorando member 
17.13 km
+748 m
-1,452 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.
Maljasset - Ceillac
Visorando member 15.96 km
+1,012 m
-1,293 m
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The passage between the two departments of Alpes de Haute Provence and Hautes Alpes is via the famousGR®5, which supports theGRP® of the Tour de la Font Sancte on this section.
Maljasset - Ceillac
Visorando member 12.07 km
+856 m
-1,121 m
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Return to Queyras by crossing the Col Girardin via a path that starts off quite steep but then levels out before ending with large hairpin bends that finish at the pass. This is followed by a long descent past the lakes, which reflect the famous Font Sancte, the highest point in Queyras.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base
Visorando member 
14.93 km
+734 m
-1,007 m
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.
Lac Sainte-Marguerite and Source de Jérusalem
Visorando member 
9.62 km
+580 m
-657 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pleasant circular above Les Orres resort, allowing you to discover a beautiful lake, Sainte-Marguerite, and the springs that feed Les Orres, named Jerusalem.
