Highest point: | 2,750 m |
Lowest point: | 1,650 m |
Altitude ski resort: | 1,850 m |
Lifts in total: | 35 |
Tow lifts: | 16 |
Chair lifts: | 17 |
Gondola lift: | 2 |
Pistes in total: | 185 km |
Pistes:
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75 km |
Pistes:
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90 km |
Pistes:
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20 km |
Ski holidays Vars - winter paradise in the "white forest"!
Vars
The sun-drenched Vars and its ski area "La Forêt Blanche" is one of the most popular winter sports resorts in the southern Mediterranean Alps. The modern ski resort comprises 4 villages: St. Marcellin, St. Marie, St. Catherine and Les Claux - the whole resort is especially popular with families and children, as well young people. Due to it's altitude at 1,850 m, Vars belongs to those resorts in France with terrific snow conditions, in spite of the many hours of sunshine during winter. Freestylers will find great conditions here with a total number of four snow parks.La Forêt Blanche
La Forêt Blanche, the "white forest", annually attracts many winter sports fans into the southern Mediterranean Alps. Over 80% of the pistes are located above 2,000 m altitude, which is almost a guarantee for great snow. An unusual amount of sunny days rounds off the offer for an enjoyable ski holiday. Especially families, beginners and wallowers will feel right at home in this ski area, which mainly offers easy to intermediate skiing. Those, who don't want to miss out on French flair away from the pistes is in the right place at Forêt Blanche: numerous restaurants and bars offer fondue or raclette, as well as a local wines and cheeses to enjoy!Travel Vars
- By train: Montdauphin Guillestre (approx. 20 km), Briancon (approx. 50 km)
- By plane: Nice (approx. 160 km), Turin (approx. 170 km), Grenoble (approx. 210 km)