Cat 1 D902

Col de Vars from Les Gleizolles

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The D902 rises 14.6km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 817m to 2,109m. The average gradient of 5.6% disguises ramps of 12.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. At 2,109m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

  • Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
  • More vertical gain than 97% of climbs in France.
  • Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
  • A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Col de Vars from Les Gleizolles

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

14.6km 817m 5.6%
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Distance

14.6km

Avg Gradient

5.6%

Max Gradient

12.4%

Elevation Gain

817m

Summit

2,109m

Wall Rating

5.1

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What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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