Vars ski resort is located in the Hautes-Alpes. It consists of four mountain hamlets where tradition and modernity coexist.
Vars' ski slopes are part of the larger Forêt Blanche ski area, which connects it to the slopes of the neighbouing resort of Risoul. The long and varied ski runs descend through beautiful larch tree forests. The surrounding landscape is breathtaking, with beautiful panoramic views of the Ecrins, Ubaye and Queyras mountain ranges. The Mediterranean climate and the resort's high altitude generally ensure excellent snow cover.
Downhill skiing
Information relating to the ski area: Vars + Risoul
- Maximum altitude: 2750 m
- Minimum altitude: 1650 m
- Number of ski lifts: 52 (gondola lifts: 2, chairlifts: 18, drag lifts: 32)
- Number of ski runs: 66 (black: 7, red: 20, blue: 30, green: 9)
- Total distance: 185 km
- Piste map
Snow conditions
Last updated: Thursday, 25 April 2024 at 15:06
Downhill ski area
- Snow conditions: Unknown
- Snow depth on lower slopes: 70cm
- Snow depth on upper slopes: 230cm
- Avalanche risk:
- Return by ski:
- Black runs open: 0 / 7
- Red runs open: 0 / 20
- Blue runs open: 0 / 30
- Green runs open: 0 / 9
- Runs open : 0 / 66
- Lifts open: 15 / 52
Weather
Last updated: Thursday, 25 April 2024 at 15:06
- Temperature at summit: -8°C
- Temperature at base: -4°C
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Dates for 2023-24 winter season
- Opening: Saturday 16 December 2023
- Closing: Sunday 7 April 2024
Distance by car
- Turin to Vars: 160 kilometres (99 miles). Estimated time: 2 hours 37 minutes
- Grenoble to Vars: 170 kilometres (106 miles). Estimated time: 2 hours 57 minutes
- Marseille to Vars: 248 kilometres (154 miles). Estimated time: 3 hours
