Vars had the pleasure of seeing some of the world’s best cyclists cross its territory on the occasion of one of the world’s most popular events: the Tour de France.
The village streets and roadsides were packed with fans of the sport, but not the only ones. And that’s where the Tour’s strength lies: an event capable of bringing people together and thrilling them, which has managed to become part of French culture for ever.
Parents, children, grandparents, friends: the Tour is a celebration, and Vars did the riders and their famous caravan proud.
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Richard Carapaz takes the lead over the Col de Vars
Considered to be the Queen stage of this 2024 edition of the Tour de France, this 19th day ensured a great sporting spectacle from the 140 riders in contention.
The slopes of the Col de Vars, in particular the first part of the climb, were the scene of a selection in the peloton, with counter-attacks leading to the formation of a group of nine leading riders.
It was Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz who crossed the summit of the Col de Vars in the lead before switching to the Ubaye side, 3 minutes 30 seconds ahead of the peloton, and taking precious points in his quest for the polka-dot jersey of best climber.
This was the 36th passage of the Tour de France through Vars, a stage brilliantly won by Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar, who wore the yellow jersey on this fine day of cycling.
