Vars ski resort

Vars

France

Elevation

1,650m – 2,750m

Lifts

34

Slopes

185 km

Airport

Grenoble-Isère Airport - 180 km

About Vars

Vars is a high-altitude ski resort in the Southern French Alps, forming the La Forêt Blanche ski area with neighboring Risoul. It boasts 185km of pistes served by 34 lifts, a renowned snowpark, and is famous for its world speed skiing track, spanning elevations from 1,650m to 2,750m. Grenoble-Isère Airport - 180 km is the nearest airport.

Ski Area Details

Key Stats

Summit2,750m
Base1,650m
Vertical Drop1,100m
Total Lifts34
Total Slopes185 km

Slopes

Green (Beginner)10
Blue (Intermediate)30
Red (Advanced)22
Black (Expert)7

Ratings

Skiing

Beginners
Intermediate
Snow Guarantee

Resort

Value for Money
Family Friendly
Winter Hiking

Mountain Weather

Skiing: Good
advisoryWind Advisory

Moderate gusts up to 59 km/h. Exposed areas may be uncomfortable.

17°C

Clear Sky

Feels17°C
Wind12 km/h
Humidity28%
Snow19 cm
4°C-4°C07:1819:582,750m

5-Day Forecast

Tue

0°C/-6°C
0.6 cm
21 km/h

Wed

-1°C/-7°C
0.3 cm
27 km/h

Thu

6°C/-5°C

8 km/h

Fri

7°C/-2°C

8 km/h

Sat

7°C/-1°C

9 km/h
Data: Visual Crossing · Updated 13:41

Ski Area Map

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Leaflet Tiles © Esri, Pistes: © OpenSnowMap.org (CC-BY-SA)

Ski piste data from OpenSnowMap.org (CC-BY-SA)

Resort Info

Country
France
Schools
5 listed
Max Altitude
2750m
Lifts
34
Total Slopes
185 km
Nearest Airport
Grenoble-Isère Airport - 180 km

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