Vars shares with Risoul the extensive Foret Blanche ski area of the southern French Alps .
Vars is a collection of four villages and a ski resort . Together, Vars ski resort offers a wide variety of delights for the visitors to choose from. Each village is unique in its way. Les Claux has a modern feel. It is where the main ski area and the associated business services are present. Sainte Marcellin and Sainte Catherine are villages with a traditional French feel.
Vars ski resort has a network of 33 lifts that covers on area of 170 km. The large ski area of Vars contains pistes that are ideal for both beginners and intermediate skiers. Experts can enjoy skiing in some of the best off-piste runs through the Alpine slopes. There is also a 45 km. long trail for cross country skiing. Vars is a popular resort for snowboarders as well. The winter season in Vars starts in December and lasts up to April. Marseille is the nearest airport.
The rich history of the Vars ski resort area makes walks through the villages highly entertaining. There are shops, restaurants and bars for the visitors. The villages have a lovely nightlife. Hotels, along with apartments and chalets on hire take care of the accommodation of the visitors.
