08h00
Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux
Events and Activities 2020
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January 2021
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Tuesday 19 January
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14h30
Treasure Hunt
A fun way to discover the ski slopes - follow the map by answering a series of questions about your surroundings!
This is a family event (one adult required per team, ski lift required -
15h30
Treasure Hunt
A fun way to discover the ski slopes - follow the map by answering a series of questions about your surroundings!
This is a family event (one adult required per team, ski lift required -
Thursday 21 January
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14h15Nordic Walking
Explore the area around the resort on foot with walking poles to help you.
Remember to bring trainers and a bottle of water. For 14 years and upwards.
Meet at the start of the pedestrian footpaths, Vars Ste Catherine -
15h00History of the resort
Learn about the history and architecture of Vars through a short guided tour and a slide show
Venue: Vars Tourist Office -
15h30Nordic Walking
Explore the area around the resort on foot with walking poles to help you.
Remember to bring trainers and a bottle of water. For 14 years and upwards.
Meet at the start of the pedestrian footpaths, Vars Ste Catherine -
16h00History of the resort
Learn about the history and architecture of Vars through a short guided tour and a slide show
Venue: Vars Tourist Office -
Saturday 23 January
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10h00
Snow sculpture competition
Let your imagination run wild and sculpt in ice. Mind, Father Christmas is watching you work.
Forecourt of Vars les Claux Tourist Office -
Sunday 24 January
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09h30Nordic Walking
Explore the area around the resort on foot with walking poles to help you.
Remember to bring trainers and a bottle of water. For 14 years and upwards.
Meet at the start of the pedestrian footpaths, Vars Ste Catherine -
10h50Nordic Walking
Explore the area around the resort on foot with walking poles to help you.
Remember to bring trainers and a bottle of water. For 14 years and upwards.
Meet at the start of the pedestrian footpaths, Vars Ste Catherine -
17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Tuesday 26 January
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
Sunday 31 January
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17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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February 2021
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Tuesday 02 February
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
18h00Wine discovery workshop - Epicureans
Awaken your senses! Sight, smell and taste through an introduction to wine tasting to better appreciate the wine and know how to talk about it.
A gourmet approach, a journey between aromas and flavours -
Sunday 07 February
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17h30
Welcome drinks
Presentation of the week's programme with the resort's service providers.
Hot drinks available -
17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Monday 08 February
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10h30Yoga Discovery
During the well-being days, come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the mountains: unwind with an outdoor yoga class.
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16h00Sound baths
During the well-being days, come and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the mountains: Escape in a sound bath with the intensity and sensitivity of the vibrations of Tibetan bowls
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18h00Presentation of the patrol man profession
Rescue demonstration, chairlift evacuation and avalanche workshop with the association Balise 14.
Venue: departure of the Sibières chairlift - Point Show -
Tuesday 09 February
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
14h00Game library
Young and old, come and play together with games from all eras and regions.
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17h00
Night Skiing
Extend your day skiing on the Ecrins slope
Offered by the ski lift company
Meet on the Ecrins slope -
18h00Event for kids: Jasmine ou le mélange du monde
Free show for children
Once upon a time there was an ordinary little girl who, encouraged by her grandmother, found herself embarking on an unexpected adventure that would awaken her view of the world... This interactive musical show takes us, through the adventures of its courageous heroine, through a succession of varied cultural and musical universes, to meet characters who are as endearing as they are intriguing. With humour, love, and a touch of poetry, children are invited to accompany Jasmine on her journey, made up of metaphysical legends and more contemporary themes. They encourage her, reflect with her, change during their meetings and participate in her discoveries.
Venue: Maison Chastan, Vars Sainte Marie -
Wednesday 10 February
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14h30
Ice Sculpture
Admire the work of this master sculptor who will transform a block of ice into a true work of art before your eyes.
Venue: Forecourt of Vars les Claux Tourist Office -
16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
Thursday 11 February
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15h00History of the resort
Learn about the history and architecture of Vars through a short guided tour and a slide show
Venue: Vars Tourist Office -
17h30February Show
Musical entertainment, torchlight descent followed by fireworks on Vars les Claux snow front
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18h30Torchlight descent
Turn your eyes to the heights and let yourself be amazed by the legendary torchlight descent of the children and instructors of the ESF ski school
Venue: Vars les Claux snow front -
Sunday 14 February
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17h30
Welcome drinks
Presentation of the week's programme with the resort's service providers.
Hot drinks available -
17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Monday 15 February
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15 FebAstronomical events
Discover space, the stars and the sun with very high-performance equipment, as if you were on board a spaceship!
Workshop for young and old, planetarium and outdoor telescope and naked-eye observation sessions -
18h00Presentation of the patrol man profession
Rescue demonstration, chairlift evacuation and avalanche workshop with the association Balise 14.
Venue: departure of the Sibières chairlift - Point Show -
Tuesday 16 February
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
14h00Game library
Young and old, come and play together with games from all eras and regions.
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17h00
Night Skiing
Extend your day skiing on the Ecrins slope
Offered by the ski lift company
Meet on the Ecrins slope -
18h00Event for kids: Sur un arbre perché
Free show for children
Abricotine and Abricot, inseparable, go to visit their cousin Dédé the parrot because they have not received an answer to their letter. It's probably because of the postman, Gaston the carrier pigeon who gets lost all the time!!!
Thus begins this story in which the tree in which Captain Owl has taken up residence, serves as a nesting box for the birds of the forest and as a perch for birds passing by...
Harmonie and Marcelo are accompanied by instruments such as cajon, guitar, recorder, acoustic bass, maracas, bass drum...
Fresh, intimate and educational show to share with children.
Venue: Maison Chastan, Vars Sainte Marie -
Wednesday 17 February
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14h30
Ice Sculpture
Admire the work of this master sculptor who will transform a block of ice into a true work of art before your eyes.
Venue: Forecourt of Vars les Claux Tourist Office -
16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
Thursday 18 February
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15h00History of the resort
Learn about the history and architecture of Vars through a short guided tour and a slide show
Venue: Vars Tourist Office -
17h45February Show
Musical entertainment, torchlight descent followed by fireworks on Vars les Claux snow front
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18h45Torchlight descent
Turn your eyes to the heights and let yourself be amazed by the legendary torchlight descent of the children and instructors of the ESF ski school
Venue: Vars les Claux snow front -
Friday 19 February
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10h30Yoga Discovery
During the well-being days, come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the mountains: unwind with an outdoor yoga class.
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16h00Sound baths
During the well-being days, come and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the mountains: Escape in a sound bath with the intensity and sensitivity of the vibrations of Tibetan bowls
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Sunday 21 February
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17h30
Welcome drinks
Presentation of the week's programme with the resort's service providers.
Hot drinks available -
17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Monday 22 February
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22 FebAstronomical events
Discover space, the stars and the sun with very high-performance equipment, as if you were on board a spaceship!
Solar observation, winter sky observation evening, talk, introduction top the night sky and astro photography -
18h00Presentation of the patrol man profession
Rescue demonstration, chairlift evacuation and avalanche workshop with the association Balise 14.
Venue: departure of the Sibières chairlift - Point Show -
Tuesday 23 February
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
14h00Game library
Young and old, come and play together with games from all eras and regions.
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17h00
Night Skiing
Extend your day skiing on the Ecrins slope
Offered by the ski lift company
Meet on the Ecrins slope -
18h00Event for kids: Oups... Encore un coup de Ninon
Free show for children
Tales in pieces, songs for laughter and nonsense from the summits. And this is what happens when an author alienates his main character! Ninon, a mischievous and somewhat clumsy Savoyard shepherdess has run away from her creator's imagination to escape the age-old punishment of the... well you know what... well yes! SMACKED BOTTOM! Having taken everything that was in the author's head with her in her flight, she is ready to tell you the stories of the characters that populate the books written by this funny man: The dyslexic peddler, the monster of the lake, the beast of the Grésivaudan, pretty Miss Pays de Savoie, the little chimney sweeper, cursed Mont Blanc, Freestyle biquette... Except that Ninon ONLY does stupid things, unsure that everything takes place as in a traditional fairy tale show... But if she's wrong, well you wouldn't... well you know what... well SMACKED BOTTOM!
Venue: Maison Chastan, Vars Sainte Marie -
Wednesday 24 February
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14h30
Ice Sculpture
Admire the work of this master sculptor who will transform a block of ice into a true work of art before your eyes.
Venue: Forecourt of Vars les Claux Tourist Office -
16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
17h30
Organ concert
€ 10 per person
Venue: Ecumenical centre, Vars Sainte Marie -
Thursday 25 February
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15h00History of the resort
Learn about the history and architecture of Vars through a short guided tour and a slide show
Venue: Vars Tourist Office -
18h00February Show
Musical entertainment, torchlight descent followed by fireworks on Vars les Claux snow front
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19h00Torchlight descent
Turn your eyes to the heights and let yourself be amazed by the legendary torchlight descent of the children and instructors of the ESF ski school
Venue: Vars les Claux snow front -
Friday 26 February
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10h30Yoga Discovery
During the well-being days, come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the mountains: unwind with an outdoor yoga class.
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16h00Sound baths
During the well-being days, come and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the mountains: Escape in a sound bath with the intensity and sensitivity of the vibrations of Tibetan bowls
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Saturday 27 February
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27 FebSpeed Skiing World Championship
The fastest skiers on the planet will meet on the mythical Chabrières slope
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19h30Full Moon
The full moon is the ideal time to ski!
A unique sensation under a night star that creates a special atmosphere and brightness to enjoy part of the ski area until 10.15 pm.
The eyes adapt very quickly to this lunar light! Dare to leave your habits behind, we'll prepare musical evenings in the mountain establishments, there's no reason not to ski at night!
Fullmoon pass mandatory -
Sunday 28 February
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17h30
Welcome drinks
Presentation of the week's programme with the resort's service providers.
Hot drinks available -
17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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March 2021
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Monday 01 March
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10h30Yoga Discovery
During the well-being days, come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the mountains: unwind with an outdoor yoga class.
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16h00Sound baths
During the well-being days, come and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the mountains: Escape in a sound bath with the intensity and sensitivity of the vibrations of Tibetan bowls
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18h00Presentation of the patrol man profession
Rescue demonstration, chairlift evacuation and avalanche workshop with the association Balise 14.
Venue: departure of the Sibières chairlift - Point Show -
Tuesday 02 March
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02 MarSpeed Skiing World Cup
Speed Skiers have a date for the conquest of the world speed grail.
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
14h00Game library
Young and old, come and play together with games from all eras and regions.
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17h00
Night Skiing
Extend your day skiing on the Ecrins slope
Offered by the ski lift company
Meet on the Ecrins slope -
18h00Event for kids: Le Mouflet
Free show for children
If you meet someone who's cold, offer him what you can!
Listen a while to him or her, it gives you wings!
From a traditional tale (the mitten) staged and with music, a story with much hilarity to spend the winter feeling warm!
Family show from 4 years upwards
Venue: Maison Chastan, Vars Sainte Marie -
Wednesday 03 March
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14h30
Ice Sculpture
Admire the work of this master sculptor who will transform a block of ice into a true work of art before your eyes.
Venue: Forecourt of Vars les Claux Tourist Office -
16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
Thursday 04 March
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15h00History of the resort
Learn about the history and architecture of Vars through a short guided tour and a slide show
Venue: Vars Tourist Office -
18h15February Show
Musical entertainment, torchlight descent followed by fireworks on Vars les Claux snow front
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19h15Torchlight descent
Turn your eyes to the heights and let yourself be amazed by the legendary torchlight descent of the children and instructors of the ESF ski school
Venue: Vars les Claux snow front -
Saturday 06 March
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06 MarQuiksilver challenge
The French youth speed skiing championship where 6-18 year olds will come to compete in the footsteps of the greatest champions of the Chabrières slope.
Amazing times for those young, talented speed skiers -
Sunday 07 March
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07 MarVars Winter Trail
Discover the most beautiful winter landscapes, between Vars forests, valleys and hamlets.
2 race formats in a friendly spirit: 10 km (the St. Catherine), 17 km (The Winter Trail) -
17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Monday 08 March
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10h30Yoga Discovery
During the well-being days, come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the mountains: unwind with an outdoor yoga class.
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16h00Sound baths
During the well-being days, come and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the mountains: Escape in a sound bath with the intensity and sensitivity of the vibrations of Tibetan bowls
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Tuesday 09 March
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
18h00Wine discovery workshop - Epicureans
Awaken your senses! Sight, smell and taste through an introduction to wine tasting to better appreciate the wine and know how to talk about it.
A gourmet approach, a journey between aromas and flavours -
Wednesday 10 March
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16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
17h30
Organ concert
€ 10 per person
Venue: Ecumenical centre, Vars Sainte Marie -
Saturday 13 March
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13 MarVars Family Challenge
The Vars Residents' Association offers a convivial moment to enjoy without moderation!
A giant slalom run for the pleasure of all, young and old
- A ski jump for you to take off and go as far as possible
- And... - Above all, don't forget your dose of good humour, loaded with your best smiles
Meet 9.00 am outside the Ubac stadium -
Sunday 14 March
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17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Monday 15 March
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10h30Yoga Discovery
During the well-being days, come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the mountains: unwind with an outdoor yoga class.
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16h00Sound baths
During the well-being days, come and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the mountains: Escape in a sound bath with the intensity and sensitivity of the vibrations of Tibetan bowls
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Tuesday 16 March
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
Wednesday 17 March
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17 MarSpeed Masters
World record attempt.
Every year has its share of records. The skiers are stronger, faster and more motivated every time! The Italian Ivan Origone was clocked at 254.958 km/h in March 2016...
It will be the ideal weather window that will decide the race programme between 16 March and 5 April! -
16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
Sunday 21 March
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17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Monday 22 March
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10h30Yoga Discovery
During the well-being days, come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the mountains: unwind with an outdoor yoga class.
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16h00Sound baths
During the well-being days, come and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the mountains: Escape in a sound bath with the intensity and sensitivity of the vibrations of Tibetan bowls
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Tuesday 23 March
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
Wednesday 24 March
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16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
Saturday 27 March
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27 MarDerby de Chabrières - Dropping Zone
End of season party with Balise 14. Come and take part in a friendly event.
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Sunday 28 March
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17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Monday 29 March
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10h30Yoga Discovery
During the well-being days, come and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the mountains: unwind with an outdoor yoga class.
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16h00Sound baths
During the well-being days, come and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the mountains: Escape in a sound bath with the intensity and sensitivity of the vibrations of Tibetan bowls
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Tuesday 30 March
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
Wednesday 31 March
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16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
April 2021
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Saturday 03 April
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03 AprGliss & Mix
A charity and festive ski weekend to raise money for the fight against cancer combining entertainment during the day and a DJ set in the evening.
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Sunday 04 April
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16h30
Easter music
Free to enter
Venue: Ecumenical centre, Vars Sainte Marie -
Tuesday 06 April
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
Wednesday 07 April
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16h30Descent in a toboggan
Toboggan in hand everyone for a thrilling descent!
Helmet and toboggan with metal brakes mandatory, valid ski pass, ski and snowboard boots prohibited, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
You are welcome to try fatbike.
Pedestrian pass mandatory.
Meet at the bottom of Chabrières - Vars les Claux hybrid lift -
Sunday 11 April
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17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie
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Monday 12 April
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12 AprInstructors Challenge
A unique appointment for this 70th edition: more than 3000 riders, 35 competitions and 7 different disciplines.
The instructors will take on the mythical Chabrières slope with new speed skiing entertainment! All in a festive atmosphere with evening concerts. -
Tuesday 13 April
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08h00Weekly market
All day,
Vars les Claux -
Sunday 18 April
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17h45
Messe
Meet at the Ecumenical centre - Vars Sainte Marie