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Land of Trails

Ever higher

Running on the summits is a great way to escape the monotony of urban routes and breathe in the fresh air as you discover dreamlike landscapes, all the while enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. Giving meaning to your effort is what mountain trail running is all about.

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    Fill up your tank

    of oxygen

    That’s the promise of this outdoor activity, which lets you discover a mountain environment by running on trails suited to all levels. When you’re just starting out, don’t think too big, choose green trails and go at your own pace, alternating running and active walking.

    Most experienced mountain trail runners use this principle to manage their effort. Away from traffic and exhaust fumes, running in the great outdoors gives you a very different feeling from running on tarmac. The terrain is softer, and your joints are put to less of a test on trails through forests or at high altitude.

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    As if you were there

    Les défis du Vars Mountain Trail
    Les défis du Vars Mountain Trail

    In one trail outing, you can run from flower-filled meadows through beautiful larch forests to eternal snow. I do, however, have a particular fondness for the Crêtes trail, which allows you to enjoy views of all the surrounding massifs, right in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Alpes du Soleil.

    Rémi Loubet, Vars trail ambassador

    Running through the Val d’Escreins is a great way to contemplate the beauty of the landscape, the lush countryside and the ruins of the old village, all of which add a cultural aspect to trail running.

    There are 3 trail routes through the valley:

    – The Val’vert :

    length 3.937 km – altitude gain: 121m

    – Le Val’bleu :

    length 9.218 km – Ascent + : 319 m

    – Le Val’rouge :

    length 9.125 km – Ascent + : 788 m

    The Vertical Kilometer

    Length: 6km / Altitude gain: 931m

    Departing from the Vars Sainte Marie chairlift, this route takes you through forests and alpine pastures to the majestic Razis summit, offering exceptional views over the Vars valley.

    The Col de Vars

    Length: 13km / Altitude gain: 615m

    Starting at Vars les Claux, this route follows the route of the Col de Vars via the surrounding peaks. If you want to get back down to the resort before the end of the loop, there’s an escape route at km 8. The 15km loop offers a wide variety of terrain.

    The Tour des Villages

    Length: 3.656km / Vertical rise: 182m

    This route offers a gentle tour of the villages of Vars. Beautiful buildings, sundials and fountains will be your companions on this introductory trail, which is accessible to all.

    To best adapt to the mountain environment, you first need to choose the right boots for the terrain: you’ll be going up or down, on dry or wet trails, with or without stones, it can slip or slide… In this case, the choice of soles is very important. In Vars, you’ll find professionals who can advise you on choosing the right pair for you.

    And then, just like when you’re hiking, you need to think about water, a small snack and, for some, poles for the climbs, or even a survival blanket. Here, too, you’ll find professionals in Vars to advise you on the different equipment you need to run light and without constraints.

    Always more

    Vars Mountain Trail

    Don’t miss our not-to-be-missed 100% trail event!

    To find out more

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    Remi Morel