Vars ski resort guide

Skiing and snowboarding in Vars

Ski Information Beginners

Risoul and Vars are ideal for first-time skiers with wide sunny nursery slopes and gentle tree-lined runs. In Risoul the beginners area is easily reached by 'bucket-lift' and there is a specially fenced off area and children's ski area. In Vars there is also a children's nursery slope with a 'magic-carpet' lift and easy slope for adults.

Ski Information Intermediates

This sensational ski area offers a huge variety of runs to test the skills of every skier. From the pretty, tree-lined runs back to the villages, to the scenic snow bowls above Risoul, the well-linked lift system provides a wealth of cruising runs. Vars offers an even wider variety of challenging pistes and the Crystal Ski Escort based in Risoul will help you to get the most from the ski area.

Ski Information Advanced

There are a number of black runs to challenge the most seasoned skier, as well as many great mogul fields on the plunging runs down to Vars. The toughest pistes can be found on the Vars side of the Crête des Chabrières, while Risoul provides plenty of great off-piste opportunities amongst the lower wooded areas and the higher snow bowls.

Ski Information Snowboarding

Risoul and Vars offer impressive snowboarding facilities. In addition to the 180kms of pistes, there is an excellent snowboard park in Vars under the TS Crevoux chair lift. Surf land in Risoul features an Olympic sized half-pipe, whilst the Espace Freestyle park might suit those looking to make their first jumps.