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Vars ski resort, also known as La Forêt Blanche, is one of the largest skiable areas in the South of the French Alps. French Alps, offering more than 185 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. The ski area is located in the District of Briançon (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Hautes-Alpes) very close to the border with the Italian Alps.


Whether you are a beginner or advanced skier, it is likely that you have never heard of skiing in Vars. How is it possible that it is relatively unknown? Have a look at everything it has to offer!


Due to its altitudes of 1,650 between and 2,750 m, the snow conditions are very good and the prices more than reasonable. Did you know that it is one of the best resorts to learn to ski? And also to improve your technique!
Most of the ski slopes in Vars are easy and intermediate, with 75 km of green and blue slopes, 90 km of red slopes and only 20 km of black slopes. In addition
, there is a great team of professionals located in the resort. They are always ready to give you a hand.

The slopes are perfectly connected by 35 lifts and take skiers and snowboarders through clear larch forests and high alpine terrain. Surrounded by the peaks of the Écrins Massif National Park, the Ubaye Valley and the Queyras Natural Park, the ski area boasts breathtaking views and a wide variety of fun snow activities.


With several snow parks, children's areas and other highlights, Vars is a perfect winter resort for families looking for a cozy and friendly ski resort.
 

Vars, the fastest ski resort in the world

Did you know that Vars is the fastest ski resort in the world? Vars has been hosting the World Speed Skiing Championships for years. In March 2023, French skier Simon Billy managed to descend the Chabrières piste, located at 2.720 meters, reaching a top speed of 255 km/h, setting a new world record in speed skiing. Since the early 1990s, the resort has hosted the biggest names in freeride, freestyle, speed skiing and snowboarding. It lives at the pace of major sporting events that give it its reputation as an international event.

 

How to get to Vars

Vars is easily accessible from the highways of Lyon, Marseille, Geneva or Paris. Travelling by plane? Lyon is the closest airport to Vars, but it is also easily accessible from Turin and Grenoble airports.

What to do in Vars

You can find a variety of stores, bars and restaurants in the main center of Vars-les-Claux. You will also find charming mountain restaurants, and the resort becomes quite lively once the slopes close. Places to visit for après-ski are L'Apres Ski and La Zizane.

If you are looking for non-skiing activities you can choose your favourite activity from the wide variety of activities offered by the resort: snow biking, snowshoeing, dog sledding, tobogganing, paragliding, ice climbing, helicopter rides, ice skating or visit the spa, leisure park and cinema. It also has 17 km of cross-country ski trails if you want to try something different .

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Please note that all our ski holiday packages include hotel and ski pass. As well as the regime of your choice. And that's not all! During the booking process you can add complements such as ski insurance (a very important complement that gives us the extra peace of mind when travelling abroad), ski equipment rental, discount for non-skiers, car rental and more!

What are you waiting for? Discover Vars with Esquiades.com and ski in the French Alps at the best price!