Vars, France:

Ski Facts

resort altitude:	1850m
height at summit:	2750m
ski area:	180km
snow making:	yes
snow rating:

Travel Facts:

nearest airports:	grenoble 1½hrs chambery 2½hrs geneva 3;hrs lyon/turin 3½hrs
rail:	grenoble

Who would love it here?

beginners:
intermediates:
experts:
snowboarding:

Summer holidays in Vars with endless things to do

Vars Ski, Snowboard & Summer Holidays

Vars in a very well kept secret. At 1850 metres it has a good snow record and boasts 300 days of sun per year making it an excellent ski holiday destination. Vars is also part of one of the largest ski areas in the Southern French Alpes, Foret Blanche Ski circuit, which offers 180km of varied pistes.

The ski area of Vars is linked with Risoul sharing a common lift pass to allow you access to the whole of the Foret Blanche Ski circuit.

Summer holidays in Vars:

Vars is an excellent summer destination with loads to do in the area.

Winter activities include:

helicopter rides, cross country skiing, ice rink

Summer activities include:

hiking, walking, mountain biking, swimming, parapenting, indoor and outdoor pools, via ferrata, climbing, horse riding, golf, tennis.

More info:

Eating out:	reasonably priced with lots of choice. French and Italian inspired cuisine.
Apres ski	Lively and informal with a number of popular bars to choose from
Non skiers	outdoor skating rink, walking and snow shoe trails, 45 mins by car or bus to historic town of Briançon