Cycling in Guillestre

From Guillestre, rides include a 19.6 km route over Col de Vars with 1124 m of climbing through several villages.

2
Routes: 33 km
In total: 20 km
Longest ride: 1,124 m
Most climbing

Rides in Guillestre

Road · From the map · France
Col de Vars from Guillestre
Guillestre, France
20 km1,124 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026
Road · From the map · France
Risoul from Guillestre
Guillestre, France
14 km894 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026

Riding in Guillestre in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

High point: 2,109 m on Col de Vars from Guillestre
Climbs: 3 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more

When to ride in Guillestre

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: Jul to Sep.

4°-4°J9

7°-2°F9

8°-1°M10

12°3°A10

17°7°M15

23°12°J13

27°15°J6

27°15°A7

22°11°S8

17°7°O9

10°1°N11

6°-2°D10

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 8 km/h from the S

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.

Terrain

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.