Vars Ski Resort

• Nearest town: Briancon
• Resort Altitude (metres): 1850m
• Ski Season: December to April
• Mountain Range: French Alps in the Domaine de la Foret Blanche.
• Number of Lifts: 33
• Highest Lift (metres): 2750m
• Lowest Lift (metres): 1650m
• Number of Slopes: 64
• Snowboarding: Yes, a park with a halfpipe.
• Cross Country (km): 45km

Vars Ski Information

General information

Vars enjoys a vast array of sporting activities in the village and there are a number of well marked scenic hiking trails. The villages of Saint-Marcellin, Sainte Catherine, Sainte Marie and Les Claux the modern village at the heart of the resort are all interesting to wander around with Les Claux being the largest. Children under 6 years old can spend a day or two at their own club and the older children are catered for at a separate club in the village.

• Languages: French
• Temperatures: 6c
• Driving: Right hand side
• Emergency contact numbers: All Emergencies 112
• Population: 642
• Religion: 90% Catholic
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Apres-ski

Apres ski is on the quiet side and the restaurants tend towards traditional home cooking and there are spectacular mountain restaurants. The cinema shows all the latest releases in the evening and though pub life is mainly restricted to the hotels, you will find one or two lively places with music, but this is more a resort where friends get together after a days skiing and compare their falls or skills.

Overview

Vars is part of Domaine de la Foret Blanche in the southern part of the French Alps. The resort is split between 4 villages and visitors are mostly French and Vars does not get too crowded even at the height of the season. The range of skiing is huge on the 170km of piste and though the lower slopes are mainly for starters and intermediates, the more advanced skier can advance up the mountain for more suitable challenges. Snow cover can be a problem here towards the end of the season. There is a snow board park and other snow sports including Skidoos and an ice rink is in the village. The village shops are fairly run of the mill and don't look for a wild night life, but brush up on your French as you'll need it here. So for great skiing without the crowds this resort is perfect.

Vars Attractions

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