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Walking tours

and snowshoes

Evade for a stroll and discover new horizons!

Walk in the forest, on the balcony, on the heights of the villages or towards the Col de Vars, it’s up to you! Laughter, relaxation, discovery, heritage, nature and untouched spaces are all on the agenda

Guide

walks

This is undoubtedly the best way to enjoy the beauty of the site if you’re not a skier.

More than 50 kilometers of marked footpaths/snowshoes and soft paths will take you to the 4 corners of Vars.

A life-size experience for lovers of mountains and wide open spaces.

Our selection

Choosing the right tour

Are you more of a gourmet stroller with a view?

Take to the terraces of high-altitude restaurants on accessible trails or via the lifts:
– Télémix de Chabrières,
– Télésiège de Sainte-Marie
– Télésiège du Bois Noir.

Ideal for joining your friends who prefer skiing.

Do you prefer the forest?

That’s no problem, just hop on one of the free shuttles to the village of Vars Sainte Catherine: the Bois de la Pinée will be your favorite spot, with kilometers of forest trails offering superb panoramas of the surrounding peaks and, with a bit of luck, some great wild encounters (hares, roe deer, squirrels…)

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On the way to the top!

A major new feature for 2022-2023, the Vars Speed Master detachable chairlift, the latest addition to the lift network, is now accessible to pedestrians! Following on from the Chabrières telemix, it will take you to the highest point in the area, where an orientation table will enable you to appreciate and recognize all the surrounding massifs from 360°: a must.

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Heritage walk

With the little Vars heritage guide under your arm, set off to discover the traditional villages of Vars thanks to the 3 villages circuit: old housing, sundials, religious heritage and above all the pleasure of strolling through the typical alleyways

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Your thing is snowfields at altitude?

Perfect, we’ve got that in stock: the new Vallon des Prises route.

Accessible by chairlift via Bois Noir from Sainte-Marie, this loop guarantees to take in the sights in a completely wild area and see life in white.

Get some altitude, discover the trails on the heights of Vars Sainte Catherine and enjoy an exceptional view.

An easy family outing?

We’ve got you covered! With suitable footwear, a good mood and your best smile in your pocket, set off to discover some magnificent itineraries accessible to all.

There’s something for everyone! So don’t hesitate any longer.

Night hike!

Some of the resort’s professionals offer you an unusual experience: a night snowshoe hike: Depart in the early evening, as the sun sets, by headlamp light, hike adapted to each person’s level, typical meal shared in the hut and digestive descent. Simply unmissable.

Reaching the

Starting points

Pedestrian lifts

Take the lifts open to pedestrians and get to the starting points of high-altitude hikes in no time:
Chabrières chairlift, Vars Speed Master chairlift, Sainte-Marie chairlift, Bois Noir chairlift

FREE VILLAGE SHUTTLES

A free shuttle service allows you to switch from one village to another with ease.

Reach the hiking departures from the villages of Vars and Col de Vars with ease.

Is the weather favorable?

Before you leave, find out about the weather.
Find all the information you need to make your walks beautiful and enjoyable.

Always more

Caribou sledding

Come and get your dose of crazy laughter!
Spinning, hairpin turns, chicanes and other waves are on the menu for this descent of over a kilometer

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