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Equity run hotels and chalets
Vars is uncrowded, unspoilt and has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. There's
close to 200km on offer and the beauty of this extensive ski circuit is that
both blue and red alternatives run side by side, traversing the wide open flanks
of this ideal ski mountain. This enables mixed groups of skiers to ski the same
areas and enjoy the day together.
The main Vars village is Vars Les Claux, the purpose-built part, which is where
our hotel is located. From here you can access the whole circuit with ease and
there's a choice of 2 good lifts within 300m of our hotel. The skiing is split
over 2 huge bowls, either side of a high mountain ridge, dividing Vars from
neighbouring Risoul that occupies a huge open bowl. Both areas are dominated
by long blues and reds, manageable by almost everyone and some really beautiful
tree runs.The village of Vars les Claux is definitely the best place to be.
It's very French and has a laid back Provencal feel to it. Most of the buildings
are low-rise and timber clad. Although purpose-built and therefore no oil painting,
it's not an eye sore either. There's plenty of shops, restaurants, après
ski and non-ski choices.
Village Facts
Typically French with a pleasant atmosphere and human-scale buildings. Good
après and non ski activities available.
o Bars
o Shops
o Restaurants
o Gym
o Snow mobiles
o Snow shoeing
o Winter walks
o Cinema
o Ice skating
o Paragliding
o Ice climbing
o Helicopter rides
o Arcades
o Gallery
o Library
o Tobogganing
o Dog sled rides