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A tour of the property

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Discover Vars like a true regular at the resort. Shaped like a cirque, the Vars ski area offers you the chance to ski all day long as the sun moves across the sky. We’ll guide you sector by sector so you can make the most of your skiing whilst soaking up some vitamin D.

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A tour of the property

360 degrees

Vars is a real open-air playground. Thanks to its cirque-shaped ski area, you can follow the sun’s path from the first run of the morning right until the slopes close. We’ve put together a route, broken down by sector, so you can make the most of the light, the panoramic views and the variety of runs.

Domaine skiable de Vars
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Domaine skiable de Vars

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Take your pick1. Sibières / EscondusYour starting point

Start your day as soon as the resort opens by taking the Escondus or Sibières chairlifts. You’ll enjoy the first rays of sunshine, freshly groomed slopes and ideal conditions for making your first tracks.

From the top of these two chairlifts, discover one of the most beautiful panoramic views in Vars, dominated by the majestic face of the Eyssina, the resort’s true landmark. These areas appeal for the diversity of their slopes, ranging from forest skiing to runs suitable for all levels.

More experienced skiers, meanwhile, can test their skills on the famous red runs of Sibières and Zakopane, which are ideal for honing your technique on steep slopes.

Not to be missed

Vars Park

Don’t miss Vars Park, which is easily accessible from the top of Vars Speed Master via the Corniche Supérieure blue run, or directly via the Crévoux ski lifts. Situated at the heart of the ski area, the snowpark enjoys an ideal location, whilst the ski lifts allow you to link runs together and make the most of the various features.

Designed to make freestyle accessible to everyone, the Vars Park welcomes both beginners keen to discover the sport and experienced riders looking for new challenges.

Everything you need to know about Vars Park

Not to be missed: our various boardercross courses

Snow conditions permitting, skiers can put themselves to the test on the boardercross courses. There are four of them, totalling nearly 3.5 km. These are truly enjoyable snow trails that make skiing even more fun!

Eyssina Boardercross 800 metres

Crévoux area – Intermediate level

Les Heureux Boardercross 1.5 km 

Mayt Sector – Intermediate level

Vallon Boardercross900 m

Peyrol area – Intermediate level

Pré Moré Boardercross280 metres

Chabrières area – Easy level

Sommet de Chabrières, point culminant du domaine skiable à 2750 m
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Point culminant du domaine skiable, le sommet de chabrières vous offre une splendides vues sur les sommets avoisinants

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2750m4. Vars Speed Master SummitSummit of the Forêt Blanche

At an altitude of 2,750 metres, enjoy an exceptional 360° view: Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Écrins massif, Mont Ventoux and, on a clear day, as far as Mont Blanc.

For the descent, the Corniche Supérieure blue run takes you down to the magnificent Col de Crévoux, one of the most beautiful vantage points in the ski area. In winter, particularly in December and January, the sunsets there are particularly spectacular.

You can then tailor your route to suit your ability:

  • Corniche Inférieure for confident skiers
  • Edelweiss for an easier return route

Then head to La Mayt via Clapier, Marmotte and Cabris, before finishing on the green run Adroit.

2,567 m5. La Mayt360°

Back at the Télémix Chabrières base, this time head towards La Mayt. This area offers breathtaking views across the ski area, all the way to the Col de Vars, with the peaks of the Haute-Ubaye as a backdrop.

From the summit, head down towards the village of Sainte-Marie, with a recommended stop at Peyrol. To get there, you have two options:

  • the blue run at Les Sagnes, which is scenic and smooth
  • the Bérardie red run, which is more technical and links up with theOlympique Supérieure

Fancy giving your thighs a good workout? This is the place to be. A non-stop 1,000-metre descent from La Mayt to the village of Vars Sainte-Marie via the red ‘Olympique’ run – for experienced skiers only!

Domaine skiable et villages varsincs
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Le domaine skiable de Vars offre de belles étendues blanches et de somptueuses vues sur les villages.

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2,143 metres6. Peyrol

Next, take the Peyrol chairlift to reach the neighbouring resort of Risoul or the Clos-Chardon area via the Col des Saluces.

When you return to Vars, don’t miss the Piste des Heureux, one of the most popular runs in the ski area. Fun and enjoyable, it certainly lives up to its name.

Continue on to Cabris, then take the blue run known as Les Plans, which leads you gently towards the Peynier area.

Domaine skiable de Vars et grandes étendues blanches
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Domaine skiable de Vars et grandes étendues blanches

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2,260 m7. PeynierIn the sunshine to round off the day

To round off your day in style, head for the Peynier area. Facing due south, it’s the ideal spot to make the most of the last few hours of sunshine.

Accessible via the Peynier or Bois Noirchairlifts from Sainte-Marie, this area offers accessible forest skiing.

For your final runs, try:

  • Mélèzes (blue)
  • Serre-Meyrand, which takes you gently back towards Fontbonne
Before you leave

The essentials

To make the most of your days on the slopes, here are a few practical tips to bear in mind before you put your skis on.

  

Check today’s conditions by visiting:

-Which slopes and lifts are open
– The weather
– Webcams

I’m checking out all the latest news as it happens

  

Check your kit

The right equipment makes all the difference:

– Suitable skis and bindings;
– Boots that are snug but comfortable;
– Goggles to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays
– High-factor sun cream
– Don’t forget to wear a helmet
– Download or keep the piste map to hand

All you need to know

Practicalities

We answer your questions

  

As a reminder, in accordance with current regulations and the decree of 27 June 2025, smoking is prohibited on the ski slopes, on the ski lifts and in queues.