Tour des Crêtes | Vars: Hautes-Alpes ski resort

The race

from the sky

2024 marks the return of the Tour des Crêtes marathon format in a revamped version. The route begins with a demanding ascent to the Pic de Chabrières and the tête de Paneyron culminating at 2850m, offering magnificent views of the Queyras and Chambeyron massifs. Participants then climb over the Vallon Laugier, the Col de Serenne and the crêtes de Vars. This must-see spot, a veritable aerial and panoramic balcony straddling the 2 valleys, promises a unique experience. The run ends in style in the Pinée woods.

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Le Parcours

Discover

Departure :

Loop starting from Vars Sainte-Marie

Distance :

42 Km

Difference in altitude :

3100 m D+

Km 19 : Col de Vars at 12pm

Km 30 : Parking des Couniets

Format :

Mass Start

Maximum number of race numbers :

300

Compulsory equipment:

1-liter water supply, individual cup, windbreaker, whistle, survival blanket.

Recommended equipment:

Sticks

Category:

Espoir to Master.

Price :

35€ until May 31, then 40€, then 45€ on the day.

Number pick-up:

Friday evening 5 pm – 8 pm, Saturday 2 pm – 6 pm and Sunday 7:30 am – 10 am

4 Refreshment points

KL summit km10 / Col de Vars km19 / Parking des Couinets km30 / Sainte-Marie finish line

Hold a valid competitive or recreational athletics license issued by the French Athletics Federation.

Or

A medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of athletics in competition less than one year old.

1 race number.

1 drink ticket.

Event timing.

3 refreshment stations

Safety and rescue on the course.

Prize-giving ceremony.

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The Vars Mountain Trail

Make way for the Vars Mountain Trail races on July 30 & 31: 5 routes are on the program for this event, which will be celebrating its 8th anniversary!

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