Trail No. 7 - Col de Vars
Sport, Winter sports, Pedestrian sports, Snowshoe itinerary, Hiking itinerary
in Vars
2.3
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Starting at the Napoléon shelter, this groomed snowshoe trail—suitable for families—leads to the Col de Vars. This hike takes place in open, sunny terrain and offers a superb panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks of the Ubaye Valley.
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Starting from the Napoléon refuge—accessible on foot or via free shuttle buses—this groomed snowshoe trail gently leads you to the Col de Vars. Easy and family-friendly, it allows you to fully enjoy the winter scenery in an open, sunny setting.
The trail follows the road to the pass and crosses vast snow-covered areas where it’s not uncommon to spot tracks left by wildlife. Throughout the hike, the horizon gradually opens up to reveal the surrounding mountains.
Upon arrival at the Col de...Starting from the Napoléon refuge—accessible on foot or via free shuttle buses—this groomed snowshoe trail gently leads you to the Col de Vars. Easy and family-friendly, it allows you to fully enjoy the winter scenery in an open, sunny setting.
The trail follows the road to the pass and crosses vast snow-covered areas where it’s not uncommon to spot tracks left by wildlife. Throughout the hike, the horizon gradually opens up to reveal the surrounding mountains.
Upon arrival at the Col de Vars, the highest point of the route, hikers are treated to a magnificent panorama with breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains of the Ubaye Valley. An ideal hike for getting a breath of fresh air and exploring the high-altitude landscapes in complete tranquility.
The starting point is accessible by shuttle: Napoléon Col de Vars Mountain Hut
Round-trip duration: 2 hours
Hiking/snowshoeing trails
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- Vars
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Difference in height
- 128 m
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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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- 128 meters of difference in height
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- Maximum altitude : 2076 m
- Minimum altitude : 1948 m
- Total positive elevation : 128 m
- Max positive elevation : 64 m