Vars is a ski resort in the Southern Alps, in Hautes-Alpes. The ski area stretches over 185 km of runs between 1,850 m and 2,750 m, served by 36 lifts. Day lift pass 58€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Forêt Blanche (Vars – Risoul) ski area, which is shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all of them. The figures shown here and on the pages of neighbouring resorts therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass: they should not be added together.
Vars is a resort in the Southern Alps at 1,650 m, forming La Forêt Blanche with Risoul (185 km). Vars' speed course is one of the fastest in the world, where the record of 255 km/h was set. More than 83% of the runs are above 2,000 m, ensuring exceptional snow reliability.
- La Forêt Blanche 185 km with Risoul
- 83% of runs above 2,000 m
- Excellent value for money
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
The Vars ski area, with its 185 km of runs, is a great offer for every profile: large enough not to get bored during a week, yet compact enough to find your favourite sectors easily. The 36 lifts make it possible to chain descents without long queues. Technical terrain is king in Vars: with 10 black runs and 38 red runs on the programme, confident skiers will find plenty to challenge them. Off-piste and freeride are practised in often excellent conditions thanks to the altitude and the orientation of the slopes. With a summit at 2,750 m and a village at 1,850 m, snow reliability in Vars is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can create tension early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly with the first significant snowfalls. The budget for a stay in Vars is clearly high: 58€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Vars lives up to its promises. A Southern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
🏔️ La Forêt Blanche
Vars and Risoul share 185 km of runs either side of the Col de Valbelle, in a landscape of sparse larch forest typical of the Southern Alps. It is the region's second-largest ski area and one of its highest: 83% of runs lie above 2,000 m, which offsets the southern latitude and ensures good-quality snow. Vars is renowned for its Kilomètre Lancé, a speed course where several world records have been set at over 250 km/h. Risoul, a car-free resort from the 1970s, has a more family-friendly and intimate feel. The sun, meanwhile, is everywhere: over 300 days a year.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
