Vars Ski Resort Guide
Vars, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 2,750m |
| Resort Height | 1,850m |
| Nearest Airports | Turin Cuneo and Dole–Jura |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Vars
Vars is a picturesque ski resort in the French Alps, known for its extensive ski areas and stunning scenery. It offers a variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels.
Summary
Vars boasts over 185 kilometers of ski runs, making it a great destination for both beginners and advanced skiers. The resort is part of the vast La Forêt Blanche ski area, ensuring plenty of options for exploration.
The ski area of Vars is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,850m.
Vars is part of the La Forêt Blanche ski area with access to 108 marked pistes, served by a total of 59 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Vars itself (64 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other La Forêt Blanche ski resort of Risoul.
The ski resort itself is at 1,850m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,750m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Vars is 8km long and the most difficult run is the 'Coni'.
Snow and Weather
Vars typically enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average snow depth of around 180 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall and a good snowmelt schedule make it an attractive choice, but always check the latest updates on J2Ski for current conditions.
When will it snow in Vars?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Vars.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Vars Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 23 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 24 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 9 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 33 | |
La Forêt Blanche Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 37 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 42 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 19 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 59 | |
Vars Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,750m |
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| Resort Altitude (Vars) | 1,850m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,650m |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The mountains of Vars reach elevations of up to 2,750 meters, featuring diverse ski areas like the Chabrières and Peynier sectors. Notable pistes include the long blue run of 'Les Clots' and the challenging 'Piste de l'Envers', with efficient lifts such as the Chabrières gondola providing quick access to the slopes.
Vars offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in Vars
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Vars Ski Schools and Vars Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will find excellent terrain parks in Vars, such as the 'Park de Vars', which features various jumps and rails for all skill levels. The varied terrain allows for both freestyle fun and cruising runs.
Location and Map
Where is Vars?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Briançon, Hautes-Alpes.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Vars is Turin Cuneo, 129 minutes drive away.
Dole–Jura, Turin Caselle, Berne and Marseille Provence airports are all within three hours drive.
To reach Vars, the nearest major airports are Nice Côte d'Azur and Turin. From there, you can take a train or shuttle service to the resort, ensuring a convenient journey to your skiing adventure.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 33 ski lifts are able to uplift 51,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 14km of ski runs, with 9 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Vars open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Vars
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Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at popular spots like Le Café de Vars and La Grange, which offer a cozy atmosphere and delicious food. For nightlife, check out the lively Le Pub de Vars for drinks and music.
