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Vars

FR flag Guillestre, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Vars is a ski resort in Guillestre, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FR. It has 57 km of pistes, 28 lifts, elevation up to 2111 m. Slopes break down into 36 km beginner, 16 km intermediate, 4 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Vars/Risoul for a combined 77 km ski area.

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Slopes
56.9 km
Lifts
28
Elevation
1906–2480 m
574 m vertical
Country
FR flag FR
19,207 pers/h uphill Rentals × 1 Faces: NE
Linked ski area · combined 77 km / 31 lifts
Vars/Risoul
Slopes by difficulty
easy 30.0 km
intermediate 16.3 km
novice 5.6 km
advanced 3.0 km
expert 1.1 km
freeride 750 m
unknown 140 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 9station · 9platter · 5magic carpet · 4mixed lift · 1
Official site
44.58238, 6.67140
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • CUF Cuneo International Airport 76 km · ~1h 51m
  • TRN Turin Airport 103 km · ~2h 32m
  • NCE Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport 112 km · ~2h 44m

Nearest cities

  • FR flag Gap (42,715) 47 km
  • IT flag Pinerolo (30,866) 62 km
  • FR flag Digne-les-Bains (18,986) 65 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Vars have?

Vars has 28 ski lifts — 9 chair lift, 9 station, 5 platter.

How many kilometres of slopes at Vars?

Vars has 56.9 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Vars/Risoul), the combined area totals 77 km.

What is the elevation at Vars?

The highest lift-served point at Vars is around 2111 m.

Where is Vars located?

Vars is located in Guillestre, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FR.

Is Vars connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Vars is part of a linked ski area with Vars/Risoul, for a combined 77 km of pistes.

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