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This spectacular 28 km tour near the Italian border offers breathtaking views of endless mountain landscapes with imposing peaks, small villages, and lakes.
The starting point of the route is located at D 902 in Saint Marcellin near Vars. First, you travel along a paved road and cross a river. As you follow the route uphill, expansive views open up over barren mountain slopes and valleys. A short detour on a gravel path takes you through the forest up to Lac de Peyrol, where you’ll find many lovely picnic benches inviting you to rest.
Returning from the detour, you head slightly downhill along a well-maintained section towards Risoul. After passing through an uneven, narrow section, the path winds steeply upward past a small lake. The route continues curving and steeply climbing, eventually leading you to Col de Vabelle, where you’ll experience breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountain peaks.
The now wide and well-maintained gravel track steeply descends across the mountain ridge, partially bordered by orange ski season nets. The long-distance views are stunning. Continuing over Col des Saluces, you descend steeply back into the valley. A fantastic view awaits at Lac de Chabriere. The final stretch takes you through the forest back to D 902 at Vars.
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