Ski Holiday in Vars

Vars is located in the southern Haute Alpes region in the French Alps. Linked with the ski resort of Risoul, they present a quieter option to busier, larger resorts in that part of France. Vars-les-Claux, name in full, has often been described as one of the French Alps' best-kept secrets thanks to its sizable ski terrain, high-altitude slopes and good snow record. In addition, it has up to 300 days of sun every year and is particularly known to be a fantastic value for money as it generally costs less than most of the more popular resorts in the area. The ski resort is purpose-built and split into the 4 small hamlets of Vars Sainte-Marie at 1,650 metres, Vars Sainte-Catherine at 1,750 metres, Vars Sainte-Marcellin at 1,650 metres and Vars-les-Claux, the main resort at 1,850 metres. Linked to the Forêt Blanche ski area , Vars has up to 180 kilometres across 104 pistes in total, covering altitudes between 1,660 and 2,750 metres. The village has old, 1970’s style buildings but is set in a heavily, tree-lined valley which adds some character to a somewhat grunge look. Vars has a lot of vast and open territory on offer; affording visitors to the resort big sky views and breathtaking landscapes. Less than a 2-hour transfer from Turin Caselle Airport, it is generally quite easy to get to. It has very good accommodation options most of which are boutique and chalet-style hotels and self-catering apartments. It is also a great family-friendly option and ideal for ski holidaymakers searching for a calmer and slow-paced resort. It also has a good number of non-ski activities to get involved with including escaping into nature on snowshoe and hiking trails, snowmobile rides, dog sledding and tobogganing amongst many others.