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Col de Vars 2026📷 Mathieu BROSSAIS, CC BY 4.0

Col de Vars

Vars, France

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A 2,108 m pass on the D902 between the Queyras and the Ubaye, with a small lake and pastures on top. It is usually open all year, but carry chains in winter.

Nearest town
Vars, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
44.5390, 6.7030

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Municipal les MoutetsCampsite
    15 km from Col de Vars · 60 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les Mille ventsCampsite
    15 km from Col de Vars
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les IsclesCampsite
    17 km from Col de Vars · 166 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La Vielle FermeCampsite
    17 km from Col de Vars
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Camping-car Park CrotsMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Col de Vars · 40 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping MistralCampsite
    20 km from Col de Vars
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Col de Vars?

Col de Vars is in Vars, France, at GPS 44.5390, 6.7030. It is about 14 km from Guillestre.

Can you camp near Col de Vars?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vars Les-Claux, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 71 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Col de Vars?

Col de Vars is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Izoard, Queyras and the Cime de la Bonette.

What is there to see near Col de Vars?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mont-Dauphin fortress (16 km), Fort Queyras (25 km), Cime de la Bonette (25 km) and Lac de Serre-Ponçon (26 km).

When is the best time to visit Col de Vars?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)