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Essentials
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Resort Height
1,850m (6,069ft)
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Transfer time
Turin 3 hrs
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Turin: Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Doncaster/Sheffield, Manchester, Bournemouth, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
4
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
5
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So what's it like?
An attractive, modern village with a huge shared ski area
Vars ski resort is linked with Risoul, part of La Forêt Blanche, one of the largest ski areas in the Southern French Alps. The slopes are generally uncrowded and there are a large variety of gentle slopes, more challenging pistes, as well as an abundance of off-piste possibilities. The ski area offers a lot of good freeriding for snowboarders and also boasts an excellent snowboard park. The resort is compact and purpose built, yet still attractive, with numerous traditional chalet-style buildings, in a lovely woodland setting and a genuine French atmosphere. With high altitude skiing, the area boasts a good snow record, as well as lots of sunshine. The resort centre has a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops to keep you entertained after a day’s skiing.
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.
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.
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.
Nightlife
Quiet and informal with a number of popular bars to choose from · The Yeti, La Licorne, Bar Babao, Snowboard Café, Le Cherine and The Morgan nightclub.
Activities
· Outdoor ice-skating rink in Risoul and Vars · 35kms of Snowshoe and walking trails · Skidoo rides · Cinema · Parapenting · Microlite flights
Eating out
Very reasonably priced and lots of choice · Pizzas from €9 · 3-course meal from €15 · Cheese or meat fondue from €20 including wine and dessert · L'Assiette Gourmande for excellent French cuisine and Le Cherine. Or why not try La Tradideria, La Dalle en Pente and La Marmotte
Other amenities
· Shops · Games hall · Cashpoint · 45 mins by car to the nearby historic town of Briançon with its medieval fortress and modern sports centres with top class ice hockey matches.
Private Transfer
From Turin airport
One-way (arrival) from £64 pp. Return from £122 pp.Representatives (Reps)
There is no resident rep in this resort. You will recieve full information via your i-pack and on arrival in resort your prebooked ski pack vouchers.
Money Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
'Superior Plus' skis can be interchanged with a snowboard at any time during your stay.
Our best deals to Vars
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 13 January 2013 | London Gatwick | Vars in France | Self catering |
£398 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 6 January 2013 | London Gatwick | Vars in France | Self catering |
£418 based on 4 sharing |