At an altitude of 1850 metres, Vars offers a unique setting for celebrating the arrival of the New Year, where young and old can get together, share convivial moments and fully enjoy the festive atmosphere. Here, the days alternate between skiing, walking and relaxing, while the evenings are an invitation to get together. To start the New Year in Vars is to experience a warm and festive atmosphere in the heart of an exceptional natural setting.
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The Starry New Year!Vars promises memorable festivities for the whole family, with light shows, fun activities and social events. Join us for a magical and joyful transition to 2026, in a magical Varsinc setting!
Celebrate the New Year
in Vars
Not to be missed
Festival programme
*The programme is growing every day, with more events to come to celebrate the New Year. Stay tuned!Monday 29th December
Flashmob with Dorlotte
10am – Vars les Claux snow front
Start the day with a wild flashmob with Dorlotte the groundhog. It’s a great way to start the day and the week with family and friends.
Lantern-making workshop
2pm – Vars les Claux Tourist Office
Come and make your own lantern to light up the festive season. Glitter, coloured paper and the magic of Christmas will be on hand. Places are limited, please register at the Tourist Office.
Blind Test
5pm – Vars les Claux Tourist Office
Test your musical knowledge in a friendly, fast-paced blind test. Alone or in a team, be the quickest to recognise the titles, artists or themes.
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WEEKLY MARKET
From 8am – Vars les Claux
Discover local flavours and stock up on regional produce at our weekly market.
Toboggan ride and marshmallow party
4.40pm to 6.40pm – Meet at the bottom of the Chabrières Télémix
Everyone toboggan in hand for a giant descent! Helmet and sledge with metal brakes compulsory, ski and snow boots forbidden, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Ski pass not valid: multi-activity pass compulsory.
Other events to come: treasure hunt, snowshoe discovery walk… Stay tuned!
WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER
FIRST TRACK
8.40am – Rescue centre Vars les Claux
The ski patrollers are passionate about their work and invite you to join them as they open the pistes: first tracks, safety, prevention... Places are limited, so bookings must be made at the rescue centre from Monday 30 December at 2pm. Level required: 3rd star.
VISIT TO THE SNOW FACTORY
Free entry from 10am to 12pm – Snow factory, Clapier piste
Discovery and explanation of the job of snow maker and artificial snow. Access via the Chabrières telemix, valid ski pass compulsory.
THURSDAY 1 JANUARY
Evening of the stars
8.30pm – In front of Sibières, Point Show
Come and observe the winter sky and discover its wonders: constellations, planets and celestial stories await you…
We’ve got some great events lined up for you: sky-watching, discovering the starry sky, an archers’ battle and much more to celebrate the first day of the year.
FRIDAY 2 JANUARY
Wooden games
2pm to 6pm – In front of the Vars les Claux Tourist Office
Have fun and enjoy all the great wooden games with Thomas Libault, their creator.
Concert by the group Ctrl C Ctrl V
5pm to 6.30pm – In front of the Vars les Claux Tourist Office
Come and warm up by dancing to the music of the group Ctrl C Ctrl V.
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