Vars Things To Do

Things to do
Compact and family-friendly, skiing in Vars offers a cost-effective resort with a true French feel and a range of options off-the-slopes.

Outdoors
Tobogganing
Skidoos
Snowshoeing
Walking trails
Ice-climbing
Ice-skating
Outdoor swimming pool
Dog-sledding
Helicopter rides
Parapenting
Night skiing
Cross-country skiing
Speed skiing course

Indoor activities
Gym and fitness room
Sauna
Games arcade
Cinema

Recreation
The resort is small, unpretentious, and easy to get around, featuring a combination of traditional villages and modern facilities, seen in the authentic timber-clad chalets and concrete buildings. Made up of four villages, the original and largest is Les Claux, home to most of the facilities, including two arcades with a range of basic shops selling essentials.

Trips and excursions from Vars include the linked village of Risoul, an attractive town with fantastic views, or slightly further afield, the historic town of Briancon, with its charming old medieval quarter.

Dining
The region offers plenty of choice with reasonable prices, and there are some excellent mountain restaurants in the Foret Blanche area. Most of the cuisine is traditional French, with plenty of home cooking and local specialities such as fondu.

Après-ski
There are some fairly lively bars in Vars, with some located in the hotels, but in general the après-ski scene is relatively quiet, livening up during the weekends. Some bars offer live music, and there is a choice of after-hours discos. Prices tend to be more reasonable than in other French ski resorts.

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