| resort altitude: | 1850m |
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| ski area: | Forêt Blanche |
| height at summit: | 2750m |
| marked runs: | 180km |
| snow park: | yes |
| snow rating: |  |
| nearest airports: |
chambery 2½hrs geneva 3½hrs grenoble 1½hrs lyon 3½hrs turin 3½hrs |
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| rail: | grenoble |
| beginners: |  |
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| intermediates: | |
| experts: |  |
| snowboarding: | |
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.
Winter activities include:
Summer activities include:
| Eating out: | reasonably priced with lots of choice. French and Italian inspired cuisine. |
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| 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 |