Climbs › Col de Vars
Hautes-Alpes · France · HC
Col de Vars indoors
From Guillestre to 2,110 m: 19.6 km and 1,173 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Often closed by snow in winter – indoors it is open all year.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Col de Vars take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 1:59:36 | 9.8 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 1:37:32 | 12.0 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 1:22:53 | 14.1 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 1:12:29 | 16.1 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 1:04:42 | 18.1 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 53:53 | 21.7 |
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About Col de Vars
The Col de Vars (2109 m) links the Durance valley with the Ubaye. From Guillestre the road climbs through the ski villages of Vars; the Tour de France has often ridden it before the Izoard.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/col-de-vars.html">Elevation profile Col de Vars from Guillestre – rampida</a></p>How to ride Col de Vars indoors
- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Col de VarsDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Col de Vars from Guillestre?
The climb is 19.6 km long with 1,173 m of climbing, from 1,002 m to 2,110 m. The average gradient is 5.7 %, the steepest kilometre 10.4 %.
How long does Col de Vars take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 1:22:53, at 4 W/kg about 1:04:42 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Col de Vars on a smart trainer?
Yes. Download the GPX file, open it in rampida (“Load GPX / FIT”) and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.