Related Regions: France, Hautes-Alpes, La Forêt Blanche, Southern Alps

Vars Overview

Vars

Vars shares the giant Foret Blanche ski area with neighbouring Risoul, one of the most affordable of the giant French ski regions. Whilst Risoul is a major British destination, Vars has a longer history and a predominantly French feel. Vars is situated on the other side of the Pic de Chabrièresr to Risoul and claims to enjoy 300 days of sunshine a year. The resort is divided in to four bases, although the original centre, Les Claux (often just known as Vars), is by far the largest and has the lion's share of facilities. Its 1900m altitude makes it one of the higher resorts in the Alps too, a particular strength given the southerly latitude of the area compared to many of the other well known French resorts. Les Claux is made up of a mixture of concrete blocks and traditional chalet designs. Smaller settlements are at Sainte Catherine, Sainte Marie and Saint Marcellin, all but Sainte Catherine have lifts and runs down to the edge of the village.

Elevation

  • Summit
    9022 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    3609 Ft.
  • Base
    5413 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

36%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

14%

Expert Runs

10%

KM of Nordic Open

N/A

KM Pistes

185.00

Terrain Parks

N/A

KM Night Skiing

N/A

Lifts

  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 3
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 3
  • Surface Lifts: 19

Common Misspellings

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Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season:

Projected Closing Ski Season:

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 2012

Vars Reviews

  • by looka Sep 19, 2007
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 5.0
    • Nightlife 5.0

    Vars Review

    Vars is very good place, locals are very fine and the snow is all the time [! full_review

     

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