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Les Deux Alpes
200 Kms of slopes
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250 Kms of slopes
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300 Kms of slopes
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300 Kms of slopes
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600 Kms of slopes
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140 Kms of slopes
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90 Kms of slopes
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60 Kms of slopes
Courchevel
150 Kms of slopes
Les Menuires-St Martin de Belleville
160 Kms of slopes
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425 Kms of slopes
La Plagne
225 Kms of slopes
Les Arcs
200 Kms of slopes
Les Portes du Soleil Ski Area
580 Kms of slopes
Avoriaz
75 Kms of slopes
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494 Kms of slopes
Chamonix Le Pass
120 Kms of slopes
Megève / Saint-Gervais
185 Kms of slopes
Les Sybelles
310 Kms of slopes
Valmorel Grand Domaine
165 Kms of slopes
Le Grand Massif
265 Kms of slopes
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Serre Chevalier
250 Kms of slopes
Vars
185 Kms of slopes
Les Orres
100 Kms of slopes
Isola 2000 + Auron Ski Area
120 Kms of slopes
Pra Loup
180 Kms of slopes
French Pyrenees
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000
43 Kms of slopes
Les Angles
55 Kms of slopes
Formigueres
Cambre d'Aze
24 Kms of slopes
Porté-Puymorens
50 Kms of slopes
AX 3 Domaines
80 Kms of slopes
Piau Engaly
65 Kms of slopes
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100 Kms of slopes
Peyragudes
60 Kms of slopes
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100 Kms of slopes
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60 Kms of slopes
Cauterets
40 Kms of slopes
Gourette
42 Kms of slopes
Pierre Saint Martin
26 Kms of slopes
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Grandvalira
215 Kms of slopes
Vallnord Pal-Arinsal
63 Kms of slopes
Ordino-Arcalís
30 Kms of slopes
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Boí Taüll
45 Kms of slopes
Port Ainé
27 Kms of slopes
Espot Esquí
25 Kms of slopes
Baqueira Beret
173 Kms of slopes
Alp 2500 (La Molina and Masella) Ski Area
145 Kms of slopes
La Molina
71 Kms of slopes
Masella
74 Kms of slopes
Vall de Núria
8 Kms of slopes
Port del Comte
42 Kms of slopes
Aragonese Pyrenees
Formigal
143 Kms of slopes
Cerler
81 Kms of slopes
Panticosa
39 Kms of slopes
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101 Kms of slopes
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Sierra Nevada
112 Kms of slopes
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Valdelinares
17 Kms of slopes
Javalambre
15 Kms of slopes
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Innsbruck Ski Area
333 Kms of slopes
Stubai Glacier
65 Kms of slopes
St. Anton - Ski Arlberg
299 Kms of slopes
Ischgl
239 Kms of slopes
Kitzbühel
188 Kms of slopes
Ötztal Ski Area
143 Kms of slopes
Obertauern
100 Kms of slopes
Zell am See - Kaprun
62 Kms of slopes
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Zermatt International
322 Kms of slopes
Jungfrau Ski Region Ski Area
103 Kms of slopes
Arosa Lenzerheide
225 Kms of slopes
Davos Klosters Mountains Ski Area
213 Kms of slopes
Engelberg - Titlis
70 Kms of slopes
Aletsch Arena
104 Kms of slopes
Crans-Montana
140 Kms of slopes
St. Moritz
155 Kms of slopes
Saas-Fee
100 Kms of slopes
Ski Arena Andermatt Sedrun
70 Kms of slopes
Verbier
195 Kms of slopes
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Dolomiti Superski Ski Area
1278 Kms of slopes
Pontedilegno - Tonale (Adamello Ski)
100 Kms of slopes
Vialattea (Sestriere - Sauze d'Oulx)
400 Kms of slopes
Cervinia
322 Kms of slopes
Bormio Ski
50 Kms of slopes
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Les Deux Alpes
200 Kms of slopes
Alpe d'Huez
250 Kms of slopes
Tignes
300 Kms of slopes
Val d'Isère
300 Kms of slopes
Les 3 Vallées Ski Area
600 Kms of slopes
Val Thorens + Orelle
140 Kms of slopes
Méribel - Brides Les Bains
90 Kms of slopes
Méribel-Mottaret
60 Kms of slopes
Courchevel
150 Kms of slopes
Les Menuires-St Martin de Belleville
160 Kms of slopes
Paradiski Ski Area
425 Kms of slopes
La Plagne
225 Kms of slopes
Les Arcs
200 Kms of slopes
Les Portes du Soleil Ski Area
580 Kms of slopes
Avoriaz
75 Kms of slopes
Chamonix Montblanc Unlimited Ski Area
494 Kms of slopes
Chamonix Le Pass
120 Kms of slopes
Megève / Saint-Gervais
185 Kms of slopes
Les Sybelles
310 Kms of slopes
Valmorel Grand Domaine
165 Kms of slopes
Le Grand Massif
265 Kms of slopes
Southern French Alps
Serre Chevalier
250 Kms of slopes
Vars
185 Kms of slopes
Les Orres
100 Kms of slopes
Isola 2000 + Auron Ski Area
120 Kms of slopes
Pra Loup
180 Kms of slopes
French Pyrenees
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000
43 Kms of slopes
Les Angles
55 Kms of slopes
Formigueres
Cambre d'Aze
24 Kms of slopes
Porté-Puymorens
50 Kms of slopes
AX 3 Domaines
80 Kms of slopes
Piau Engaly
65 Kms of slopes
Saint-Lary
100 Kms of slopes
Peyragudes
60 Kms of slopes
Grand Tourmalet & La Mongie
100 Kms of slopes
Luz Ardiden
60 Kms of slopes
Cauterets
40 Kms of slopes
Gourette
42 Kms of slopes
Pierre Saint Martin
26 Kms of slopes
Andorra
Grandvalira
215 Kms of slopes
Vallnord Pal-Arinsal
63 Kms of slopes
Ordino-Arcalís
30 Kms of slopes
Catalan Pyrenees
Boí Taüll
45 Kms of slopes
Port Ainé
27 Kms of slopes
Espot Esquí
25 Kms of slopes
Baqueira Beret
173 Kms of slopes
Alp 2500 (La Molina and Masella) Ski Area
145 Kms of slopes
La Molina
71 Kms of slopes
Masella
74 Kms of slopes
Vall de Núria
8 Kms of slopes
Port del Comte
42 Kms of slopes
Aragonese Pyrenees
Formigal
143 Kms of slopes
Cerler
81 Kms of slopes
Panticosa
39 Kms of slopes
Astun and Candanchú Ski Area
101 Kms of slopes
Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada
112 Kms of slopes
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Valdelinares
17 Kms of slopes
Javalambre
15 Kms of slopes
The Austrian Alps
Innsbruck Ski Area
333 Kms of slopes
Stubai Glacier
65 Kms of slopes
St. Anton - Ski Arlberg
299 Kms of slopes
Ischgl
239 Kms of slopes
Kitzbühel
188 Kms of slopes
Ötztal Ski Area
143 Kms of slopes
Obertauern
100 Kms of slopes
Zell am See - Kaprun
62 Kms of slopes
The Swiss Alps
Zermatt International
322 Kms of slopes
Jungfrau Ski Region Ski Area
103 Kms of slopes
Arosa Lenzerheide
225 Kms of slopes
Davos Klosters Mountains Ski Area
213 Kms of slopes
Engelberg - Titlis
70 Kms of slopes
Aletsch Arena
104 Kms of slopes
Crans-Montana
140 Kms of slopes
St. Moritz
155 Kms of slopes
Saas-Fee
100 Kms of slopes
Ski Arena Andermatt Sedrun
70 Kms of slopes
Verbier
195 Kms of slopes
The Italian Alps
Dolomiti Superski Ski Area
1278 Kms of slopes
Pontedilegno - Tonale (Adamello Ski)
100 Kms of slopes
Vialattea (Sestriere - Sauze d'Oulx)
400 Kms of slopes
Cervinia
322 Kms of slopes
Bormio Ski
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Southern French Alps

The weather in Vars

Monday 12, January
Clear skies
Maximum
1 ºC
Minimum
-13 ºC
Fresh snow
0 cm
Wind
4 km/h
Tuesday 13, January
Fog
Maximum
1 ºC
Minimum
-8 ºC
Fresh snow
0 cm
Wind
5 km/h
Wednesday 14, January
Clear skies
Maximum
1 ºC
Minimum
-8 ºC
Fresh snow
0 cm
Wind
5 km/h
Thursday 15, January
Patchy light snow
Maximum
1 ºC
Minimum
-6 ºC
Fresh snow
1 cm
Wind
7 km/h
Friday 16, January
Heavy snow
Maximum
0 ºC
Minimum
-9 ºC
Fresh snow
4 cm
Wind
6 km/h
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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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With Esquiades.com, you will enjoy a ski holiday to La Foret Blanche at the best price.

 

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!

 

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