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Col de Vars walks
Pointe de l'Eyssina
Visorando Member
5.53 mi
+2,359 ft
-2,359 ft
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
5.57 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,572 ft
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.
Col de Crachet, Lac de Crévoux and Col de Crévoux from Vars-Les-Claux.
10.87 mi
+4,291 ft
-4,295 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
A long, wild hike for those who enjoy circular walks and aren’t put off by occasionally challenging paths. Indeed, the ascent from the Crachet hut towards the Col de Crévoux (or Col de Jaffeuil) follows a path that is often on a slope, so you need sure-footedness (see ‘Practical information’ section). But it’s truly wild!
You can shorten this circular route by taking the shuttle bus up to the Col de Vars and, on the way back, taking a chairlift (if possible) to return to the resort.
A circular walk to the Tête de Paneyron and Lac de l’Étoile from the Col de Vars
11.16 mi
+3,189 ft
-3,196 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A circular route featuring a steep climb to the summit overlooking the Col de Vars and, further on, the small Lac de l’Étoile. Return via the ridges of La Selle to the Cabane du Vallon before reaching the Refuge Napoléon and the Col de Vars.
Walks near Col de Vars
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
3.88 mi
+2,470 ft
-36 ft
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
36.21 mi
+13,120 ft
-13,783 ft
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
10.62 mi
+4,688 ft
-4,186 ft
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.
Saint-Ours – Larche
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.26 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,417 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Meyronnes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Return to the starting point in Larche via theGRP® de la Frontière Fortifiée.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset
10.64 mi
+2,454 ft
-4,764 ft
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.
In the cool shade of the larch trees at Les Orres
Tourist office
2.96 mi
+246 ft
-2,123 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A long, cool downhill walk through the larch forest, passing through Grand-Clos, where the water reservoir transforms into a mirror-like lake.
This walk is a downhill route from the top of the Pic Vert chairlift to the 1650 resort (L’Épervière car park).
Maljasset - Larche
15.60 mi
+4,199 ft
-4,898 ft
10h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Etape de la traversée des Alpes à partir du hameau de Maljasset qui suit la route de la Haute Ubaye avec une vue époustouflante sur les sommets qui bordent le flanc sud du Queyras. Traversée de la Haute Ubaye dans un univers minéral parmi les sommets de plus de 3000m.
Maljasset - Ceillac
9.92 mi
+3,320 ft
-4,242 ft
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
7.50 mi
+2,808 ft
-3,678 ft
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
9.28 mi
+2,408 ft
-3,304 ft
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.