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Tour des Crêtes

42 km / 3100 m D+ climb

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Maratrail

The course of the sky

It’s nicknamed “The Sky Race”. Demanding, varied and magnificent, this high-altitude maratrail is a veritable 360° tour of the Vars domain and its most emblematic peaks: Razis, Chabrières, Col de Vars, Paneyron, Lac de l’Etoile before the unmissable Crêtes de Vars to complete the picture.
This must-see spot, a veritable aerial and panoramic balcony straddling the 2 valleys of Vars and Val d’Escreins, promises a unique experience. The race finishes in style in the Pinée wood, before returning to the villages and the finish.

The Tour des Crêtes is part of the 3 formats challenge.

The news

Departure:

7am: Loop starting from Vars Sainte-Marie

Distance :

42 Km

Difference in altitude :

3100 m D+

Km 19 : Col de Vars at 11am

Km 30 : Parking des Couniets at 2pm

Format :

Individual Mass Start

Maximum number of race numbers :

500

Compulsory equipment:

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

Recommended equipment:

Sticks

Category:

Espoir to Master.

Price :

40€ until May 31, then 45€, then 50€ on the day.

Number pick-up:

Friday evening 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday 5 am – 6.30 am

4 Refreshment points

Sommet de Chabrières km10 / col de Vars km19 / Parking des Couniets km30 / Sainte-Marie finish line

1 race number.

Event timing.

3 refreshment stations

Safety and rescue on the course.

100% local welcome gift

100% customized racer T-shirt Vars Mountain Trail

Finisher beer

Numerous quality podium prizes

Prize-giving ceremony.

Athlé compétition or athlé running license issued by the FFA or a “J’aime Courir” pass issued by the FFA and completed by the doctor

OR

A valid sports license

OR

PPS (Parcours Prévention Santé) number supplied by the FFA online, for non-licensed runners.

3 days, 3 races

The Tour des Crêtes is the second stage of this challenge, coupled with the KV (Friday) and the foulée du château (10km, Sunday).

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