Summer 2025 Otvars 488
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Summer 2025 Otvars 488

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Our highlights

of the summer season

A summer packed with major events

Summer in Vars is all about the great outdoors. From sporting events to traditional celebrations and festive gatherings, the season is packed with highlights that invite you to discover the mountains in all their glory. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or looking to experience local traditions, every event offers a unique way to experience Vars.

  

The mountains: a playground for adventure

A favourite playground for outdoor sports enthusiasts, Vars hosts several events every summer that bring the resort to life in different ways. The Vars Mountain Trail invites runners to explore the high-altitude landscapes via challenging and spectacular routes. The6-Day Cycle Race, meanwhile, offers an immersive experience amongst the most beautiful mountain passes of the Southern Alps, whilst theDownhill RS Cup brings together the best downhill mountain bikers and thrill-seekers on a technical and challenging course. Three unmissable events that showcase the full diversity of the playgrounds Vars has to offer in summer.

  

A blend of tradition and conviviality

Summer in Vars is also a chance to share authentic and festive moments. With theHeritage Festival at Sainte-Marie, the resort celebrates its history, traditions and the skills that shape Vars’ identity. A few weeks earlier, the13 July celebrations bring locals and holidaymakers together in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with entertainment, opportunities to socialise and a fireworks display. Two unmissable events that celebrate the Vars way of life and the joy of getting together in the mountains.

  

Moments that bring people together

Summer in Vars is also marked by a rich and varied programme of events. Every week, the resort offers new opportunities to experience the mountains in a different light through themed weeks: activities, outings, shows, creative workshops, concerts and nature discovery sessions. Highlights such as the Val d’Escreins Days showcase the richness of this unspoilt area, whilst the entire summer programme offers plenty of opportunities to share experiences, be amazed and make the most of your holiday.