I have an electric car – can I charge it at a charging point?

Yes, that’s entirely possible: there are four charging points available in Vars 2 at Vars les Claux, next to the health centre 2 in Sainte-Marie, in front of the Tourist Office To find all the charging points, click HERE .

Where can we fill up with petrol?

There is a petrol station in the village of Vars Saint-Marcellin.

I want the quickest route from Paris by public transport.

This will be the Paris-Aix TGV journey, followed by the direct Aix TGV-Vars bus service with Neige Express. Please check the dates of the Aix-Vars shuttle service, which only runs on certain dates.

I don’t want to spend the whole day on public transport

Opt for the train or the night bus (Neige Express). From Paris, leave in the early evening to arrive just before the ski lifts open!

I don’t have a car and I need to get to Guillestre this week – what are my options?

A daily shuttle service takes you down into the valley, particularly to Guillestre and the SNCF station. Timetables vary according to the time of year, so be sure to read the dedicated information sheet.

How to get to Vars

Vars is easily accessible by car, train or shuttle bus from Montdauphin-Guillestre station, which is just 15 km from the resort. Find out all the options for planning your journey so you can arrive stress-free and get your holiday off to a good start.

I’d like to visit Vars in...

Coming to Vars

by car

FromMarseille

Take the A51 motorway towards Gap as far as the La Saulce toll booth, then towards Embrun / Guillestre then Vars.

FromParis

Take the A6 motorway to Lyon, then the A43 to Grenoble. Then head for Briançon via the Col du Lautaret or Gap via the Col Bayard, then Embrun / Guillestre and Vars.

View live road conditions

I have an electric car – can I charge it at a charging point?
Yes, that’s entirely possible: there are four charging points available in Vars
- 2 at Vars les Claux, next to the health centre
- 2 in Sainte-Marie, in front of the Tourist Office
To find all the charging points, click HERE.
Where can we fill up with petrol?

Carpooling

Reduce your environmental impact and share your travel costs by carpooling.

The Tourist Office provides a car-sharing list to help you share journeys and make getting around easier. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to be added to the list or to view the available offers.

Special equipment

From 1st November until 31st March, light vehicles, commercial vehicles and motor homes must:

Either have metal or textile snow chains to equip at least two driven wheels, or be fitted with four 3PMSF-certified winter tyres (logo on the side of the tyre representing 3 peaks with a snowflake), whatever the weather conditions.

/ Getting to Vars by bus and shuttle bus

You can easily reach Vars by public transport thanks to bus and shuttle services running from the region’s main railway stations and transport hubs.

Mont-Dauphin-Guillestre station, situated just 15 km from the resort, is served by regular shuttle buses providing quick access to the various villages in Vars. In winter, direct services are also available from Marseille, Aix-en-Provence or Marseille-Provence Airport to make your journey to the resort easier.

Express snow shuttle buses

Enjoy direct journeys from Marseille and Paris to the resort of Vars throughout the winter season

Download

Zou, snow by bus

A bus service runs from Marseille Provence Airport or the Aix-en-Provence TGV station every Saturday during the winter season.

Find out more

ShuttlesRailway stationPaying

Find out the timetables for services between Mont-Dauphin, Guillestre railway station and the resort

Timetables coming soon

Coming to Vars

by train

Night train

For overnight journeys between Austerlitz station and Mont-Dauphin / Guillestre station. There are daily shuttle bus connections (for a fee) to the resort.

TGV

Services run to Oulx and Marseille / Saint Charles stations. You can reach the resort by taking a connecting shuttle bus (for a fee) or a TER train to Mont-Dauphin / Guillestre station.

TER

From all over France to Mont-Dauphin / Guillestre station, 15 km from the resort. There are daily shuttle bus connections (for a fee) to the resort.

Preparing my train journey

Our answers to your questions

FAQ - Answers to your most frequently asked questions

I want the quickest route from Paris by public transport.
I don’t want to spend the whole day on public transport
I don’t have a car and I need to get to Guillestre this week – what are my options?

Once you’re there

Make the most of a network of free shuttle buses linking the various villages in Vars. There are also plenty of car parks available to make getting around easier during your stay.

Whether you’re staying for a weekend or longer, discover the ski area, the best walks, the resort’s restaurants and the events on the calendar.

/ More and more

Plan your stay in Vars in just a few clicks. Discover our accommodation options, plan your activities, check how to get to the resort and find all the practical advice you need for a stress-free arrival.