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Vars
High altitude resort

Resort description

Vars is a traditional French resort which benefits from high altitude and enjoys almost 300 days of sunshine a year. It forms part of Domaine de la Foret Blanche, which is one of the largest ski area in the Southern Alps.

The resort is split between 4 villages with links to the resort Risoul 1850. It opens over 180km of piste and a large choice of ski possibilities.


The Skiing
Vars has good skiing particularly for intemediate and beginner skiiers. The whole area is accessible via green and blue runs, you can even ski between Risoul and Vars on just blue pistes. Those Expert skiers also have a choice of 10 black runs and plenty of off-piste. The resort offers some good boarding and ther is a snow board park.
Après Ski
The Apres ski in Vars is fairly lively. There are a number of popular bars and restaurants such as La Marmotte, Le Tribeca, Le Chaudron, La Tavola Calda, fine cuisine at Chez Plumot, and Le Lem nightclub...
Amenities
Vars offers all the amenities you may need including shops, a games hall, cashpoint, relaxation and fitness centre, cinema, restaurants and nightclubs. It is also only 25miles South of the historic town of Briancon with its medieval fortress and makes a great day out...
Activities
There are plenty of activities to try in Vars such as Skidoo rides, snowshoeing, helicopter rides, cinema or outdoor ice-skating...
Getting there
Driving distance: From Calais: 645 miles, approximately 10 hrs 15 mins.
Airport access: Marseille: 145 miles, approximately 2 hrs 45 mins. Grenoble: 155 miles, approximately 3 hrs 15 mins.

Ski Facts
Village height:
1850m (6,070ft)
Slope range:
1650m (5,413ft) - 2750m (9,022ft)
Ski area:
Foret Blanche

Piste coverage
180
Ski lifts
52
Ski runs
110
Green
19
Blue
46
Red
35
Black
10
Snow cannons
15

Beginners
****
Intermediates
****
Experts
***
Boarders
****

Local Ski Area
Vars has 9 green runs, 24 blue runs, 23 red runs and 7 black runs.

Tourist Office
+ 33 (0)4 92 46 51 31
Click to Vars website
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