13.5
PDI
13.5 mi
DISTANCE
2,880 ft
GAINED
4 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Frans Monchen, Gelderland, Netherlands
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The Col de Vars has been included in the Tour de France 35 times, first in 1922 and most recently in 2019. It is the 11th most visited col in TDF history.
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carlinguernsey
I heard rumors that the last 5k of this climb are difficult and I can confirm that they are true! Before St Paul, the gradients are pretty tame along a river valley. There are a couple of well lit tunnels to get through on the way. Once you hit 5k to go, it is basically 9 and 10% gradients until the top along mostly long straight stretches. Strong headwinds can make it even more challenging. The scenery is very nice higher up if you have a chance to look.
