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A picturesque family ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes, Vars lies at an altitude of 1,850 metres at the foot of the Eyssina peak. The resort's 116 downhill ski runs take you up to an altitude of 2,750 metres and offer superb panoramic views, particularly of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Visit one of our ski rental shops in Vars before setting off to explore this grandiose area.
Vars Resort
In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes department and benefiting from a Mediterranean climate, Vars ski resort is set in one of the largest linked ski areas in the Southern Alps at an altitude of 1850 metres. This ski resort offers unique views of the surrounding Massifs des Écrins, Ubaye and Queyras. Other ski resorts in the Hautes Alpes : Reallon, Super Devoluy, Ancelle...
Skiing in Vars
Vars is part of the Forêt Blanche ski area, which offers 116 marked runs spread over 185 km and a 900-metre vertical drop, as well as exceptional panoramic views! The high altitude of the ski area means there's guaranteed snow, with 51 ski lifts and 55% of the area covered by snow cannons, so you can ski all the way back to the resort. Thanks to its altitude, the Forêt Blanche ski area caters for all levels of skier and snowboarder. Its slopes are set in a vast forest of 900,000 larch trees, trees of light that have been carefully preserved since the resort was built. There are plenty of fun areas for new winter sports enthusiasts, including 1 slalom pit, 2 natural toboggan runs and a free beginners' area. For cross-country skiers, there are 17 km of trails.
Activities in Vars
The ski resort of Vars offers a multitude of activities to make the most of your skiing holiday: it's the perfect opportunity to contemplate the vast and sumptuous landscapes by paragliding or snowmobile! The village has a host of welcoming shops with authentic charm, so you're sure to find everything you're looking for. The resort also offers a wide range of fitness activities. Leisure activities and events make Vars a friendly and lively ski resort...