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Vars Mountain Trail

24 to 26 July 2026

Join us on 24, 25 and 26 July 2026 for the 12th edition of the Vars Mountain Trail. On the programme, 5 mountain races open to all are waiting for you to give the best of yourself.

Vars Mountain Trail

12th edition

Last year, 1,150 runners challenged the mountains with 5 race formats over two days. For this 2026 edition, the races will take place from 24 to 26 July 2026, so you can enjoy 3 days of 100% challenge in Vars, with formats to suit everyone: vertical kilometre, 25km, 45km, 10km or even biathlon! New this year for the 45km: it can be run solo or in a two-person relay.
We hope to see many of you there to take up the challenge! Registration is open, so sign up now!

For the occasion, the Vars resort is offering a real tour of the area, with a variety of high altitude routes to help you discover the area in its most beautiful light.

Every year, runners are unanimous at the finish line: the incredible scenery (almost) makes you forget the demands and efforts made on certain sections of the course.

Are you ready to experience this pure mountain trail?

Programme

Edition 2026

The KV de la Mayt

3.7km / 930m D+ climb

Start: 18:00 at Vars Sainte-Marie

The Tour des Crêtes

45 km / 3100m D+

Start : 07h00 – Vars Sainte-Marie


The 5 passes

25 km / 1400m D+

Start: 9.00 am at the Col de Vars

Foulée du Château

10km / 430m D+ climb

Start : 09h00 – Vars Sainte-Marie


Summer trail biathlon

2 formulas:
Open to juniors 1 loop = 2km and 50m D+.
Open to minimes 2 loops = 4km and 100m D+.

Start: 11.30am (rifle shooting from 09.30am) – Vars Sainte-Marie

Dare to take on the 3 Formats Challenge!

A new challenge is on offer: the 3 Formats Challenge. The principle is simple: 3 days, 3 races for the most complete runners, the KV, the Tour des Crêtes and the Foulée du Château!

Discover the routes

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A look back at the 11th edition

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Permanent routes

Discover the Varsinc region on our 6 permanently signposted routes!

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