Our winter highlights | Vars: Hautes-Alpes ski resort

Winter is also marked by major events

In Vars, the winter season is about more than just the joys of skiing. Throughout the winter, the resort hosts the events for which it is renowned, bringing together skiers, music lovers, freestyle enthusiasts and families looking for memorable moments. High-altitude concerts, international competitions, end-of-year festivities and iconic events punctuate the season and bring the mountains to life.

A winter that begins and ends with music

From the season’s opening to its close, music accompanies the highlights of winter in Vars. This year, winter will kick off with Vars en Scène. Now in its 18th year, the event is turning into a festival over the first three weekends of December. On 5 December,Bon Entendeur will kick off the season with an electro vibe. On 12 December,Skip The Use will take over with their explosive rock energy. Finally, on 20 December, the resort will welcomeSophie Edelstein for an evening filled with illusion and magic. An eclectic line-up that kicks off the winter season with a focus on spectacle and entertainment.
The season will also draw to a close with music. But for now, stay tuned so you don’t miss a thing!

Vars En Scène

Coupe du Monde de Ski de vitesse

Speed Masters et Championnat du Monde

Vars Southline Series

A playground for champions

A leading destination in the world of winter sports, Vars hosts some of the season’s most prestigious sporting events every winter. On the legendary Chabrières run, the Speed Ski World Cups and the Speed Masters bring together the discipline’s finest specialists in a quest for performance and new records. On the freestyle front, the Vars Park becomes the venue for the French Freestyle Skiing and SnowboardingChampionships, whilst the wild slopes of the Eyssina, the resort’s iconic peak, host the Vars Southline Series, a freeride event that celebrates commitment, technical skill and the mountain spirit.

Moments that bring people together

Because winter is also a time for sharing, Vars offers a range of activities throughout the season, designed for families and holidaymakers alike. The magic of Christmas, the New Year celebrations and the many events organised during the February half-term holidays create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where young and old alike always find a good reason to get together.