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Cycling in Guillestre
From Guillestre, rides include a 19.6 km route over Col de Vars with 1124 m of climbing through several villages.
Riding in Guillestre in numbers
- 1
- 20 km
- 20 km
- 1,124 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 92% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,109 m on Col de Vars from Guillestre
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Guillestre
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Guillestre
Guillestre offers a prominent climb on the Col de Vars route, starting in the town itself and passing through Saint-Marcellin, Sainte-Marie, Vars, and Les-Claux. The main climb begins just after leaving Guillestre, rising steadily for 9.4 km with an average gradient of 6.9% and a maximum of 10.9%, finishing at 1656 m elevation. The entire route covers 19.6 km and includes 1124 m of elevation gain. The road surface is mostly paved, with a small 2% section of gravel or unpaved road. The route is mainly on main roads without cycle lanes, covering 18 km. There are no railway stations close to the route and the longest stretch without services is 8.1 km, so riders should plan accordingly.
- The terrain is mountainous, featuring a significant climb of 9.4 km with an average gradient of 6.9% and maximum of 10.9%. The highest point on the route is 2109 m with the top of the main climb at 1656 m. The road is mostly paved, with a very small proportion of unpaved road.
