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Vars (Forêt Blanche) High altitude resort |
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| Resort description |
Vars is a traditional French resort which benefits from high altitude and enjoys almost 300 days of sunshine a year. It forms part of Domaine de la Foret Blanche, which is one of the largest ski area in the Southern Alps.
The resort runs along the length of the valley and is split between 4 hamlets: Saint Marcelin, Sainte Catherine, Les Claux and Saint Marie.
Sainte Marie is the largest of the hamlets and the starting place for skiing with the 5 seater chair lift departing from the edge of the village and connecting it to the resort of Risoul at 1850. It opens up to over 180km of piste and a large choice of ski possibilities.
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| The Skiing |
| Vars has good skiing particularly for intemediate and beginner skiiers. The whole area is accessible via green and blue runs, you can even ski between Risoul and Vars on just blue pistes. Those Expert skiers also have a choice of 10 black runs and plenty of off-piste. The resort offers some good boarding and ther is a snow board park. |
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| Après Ski |
| The Apres ski in Vars is fairly lively. There are a number of popular bars and restaurants such as La Marmotte, Le Tribeca, Le Chaudron, La Tavola Calda, fine cuisine at Chez Plumot, and Le Lem nightclub... |
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| Amenities |
| Vars offers all the amenities you may need including shops, a games hall, cashpoint, relaxation and fitness centre, cinema, restaurants and nightclubs. It is also only 25miles South of the historic town of Briancon with its medieval fortress and makes a great day out... |
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| Activities |
| There are plenty of activities to try in Vars such as Skidoo rides, snowshoeing, helicopter rides, cinema or outdoor ice-skating and the Snakegliss! |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 645 miles, approximately 10 hrs 15 mins.
Airport access: Marseille: 145 miles, approximately 2 hrs 45 mins. Grenoble: 155 miles, approximately 3 hrs 15 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1850m (6,070ft) |
Slope range: |
1650m (5,413ft) - 2750m (9,022ft) |
Ski area: |
Foret Blanche |
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| Piste coverage |
180 |
| Ski lifts |
52 |
| Ski runs |
110 |
| Green |
19 |
| Blue |
46 |
| Red |
35 |
| Black |
10 |
| Snow cannons |
15 |
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| Beginners |
**** |
| Intermediates |
**** |
| Experts |
*** |
| Boarders |
**** |
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| Local Ski Area |
Vars has 9 green runs, 24 blue runs, 23 red runs and 7 black runs. |
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| Accommodation |
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Studio Sleeps 4
(c 28m2) Living room with 2 single sofa beds, sleeping corner with bunk beds, bathroom with WC.
1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-5
(c 28-33m2) Living area with 2 single sofa-beds plus pull-out bed, 1 bedroom with double bed.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 7
(c 34-42m2) Living area with 2 single sofa-beds plus a pull-out bed, 1 bedroom with double bed, alcove with bunk beds.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-7
(c 55-68m2) Living area with 2 single sofa-beds plus pull-out bed, 1 bedroom with double bed, 1 bedroom with twin beds, shower room with toilet in addition to the bathroom. Most apartments are split level.
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| L'Ecrin des Neiges (Vars)Our rating: *** |
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 2-4
(c 32m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed, bathroom with shower and WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 4-6
(c 40m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 alcove with bunk beds, bathroom with bath and heated towel rail and a separate WC.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
(c 45m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with a double or 2 single beds with en-suite shower-room, bathroom with bath and heated towel rail and a separate WC.
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| Le Bouquetin IIOur rating: *** |
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3 Bedroom Alcove Chalet Sleeps 10
(c 72m2) Living area with a double sofa bed or 2 single pull-out beds, 3 bedrooms each sleeping 2, 1 alcove with 2 single beds, bathroom, shower-room & a WC on each level. Arranged over 3 floors.
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| Le Hameau des RennesOur rating: *** |
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
(32m2) Living area with a double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with double bed, 1 bathroom, 1 WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 4-6
(c 45-50m2) Ground floor:Living area with a double sofa bed, alcove with bunk beds, shower room with WC. Upper floor: 1 bedroom with double bed, bathroom, separate WC.
2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 6-8
(c 61m2) Ground floor: Living area with a double sofa bed, alcove with bunk beds, separate WC. Upper floor: 1 bedroom with double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom and shower room, separate WC.
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| Pra Sainte MarieOur rating: *** |
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Studio Sleeps 2
(c. 23m2) Living area with 2 single pull out beds, bathroom or shower room with WC.
1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 2-4
(c. 32m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with twin beds (double bed on request), bathroom or shower room with WC.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
(c. 38-41m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 2 bedrooms with twin beds (double bed on request), bathroom or shower room with WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 7
(c. 53m2) Living area with double sofa bed, alcove with bunk beds and 1 single bed, 1 bedroom with twin beds (double bed on request), bathroom or shower room with WC.
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