At the heart of the Hautes- Alpes, between Ubaye Queyras and Ecrins Vars the White Forest is sunny with a Mediterranean climate tempered by altitude that provides high quality snow.
It's a piece of mountain where life is good with 4 villages, activities and entertainment for all the family.
Vars is also one of the essential steps located on the Route des Grandes Alpes. A stop of choice to enjoy a fresh and adventurous mountain.
EU domains Vars and Risoul, La Foret Blanche is one of the largest ski regions in the Southern Alps.
Space glides panoramas 360 of the Durance, the Ecrins Ubaye, Hair Ponçon Meije and Mont Blanc.
Vars proposes a veritable playground of 540 hectares for a holiday where everyone can try a wide range of slides and refine his style under the blue sky high alpine.
Two valleys with southern accents :
One is the wild kingdom, with its high peaks, flora and fauna of incredible richness, carved by the Rif Bel: This is the nature reserve of the Val d' Escreins we like to nickname the small Varsinc canada. The fauna and flora of the Val d' Escreins form a unique mix in Europe and is a landscape of rare beauty.
The other, which hosts four mountain hamlets, resplendent with its wooded valleys and meadows mowing framed by ridges finely chopped : This is the valley bathed in Vars torrent Chagne whose peaks provide Eyssina the singular beauty of the site.
Weekly market of regional products, every Tuesday in winter and summer.
Throughout the year, every Tuesday of the school holidays, the appointment of brats : THE meeting weekly small from 3 years: entertainment, magic, storytelling...
In January, Vars is on top of the world KL ( speed skiing ) on the inevitable track Chabrières.
In April, JIB Urban Arena, a cultural event combining ride, music and art... One of the most beautiful urban park event installed on the snow front. Evening concert free.
In July, six days of tours Vars : a gathering for fans of the big loop. Cycling ride with a neck daily for six days from Vars.
In August, Festival Music Vars, musical meetings in the village of Sainte Marie Vars, several classical music concerts in a room with excellent sound and human dimensions, amateur or novice connoisseurs are close interpreters.
August 15: Heritage Day at St. Mary Vars : All population and tourists are invited to share a beautiful holiday village in the mountain hospitality tradition with discovery activities and workshops. The village is transformed into a true recreational scene to celebrate the Patron Saint.
In early December, THE big party for the opening of the ski area Vars on Stage has become the go from early season Vars. An opportunity to live an exceptional concert and dust off the skis after the long months of fall.
For Christmas, Vars invites you to experience the magical world of Christmas in the mountains through a range of activities and free for all workshops. All week, the hood Santa Claus is full of surprises for the whole family. To welcome the new year, Vars offers a colorful show with torchlight parade, fireworks.
High Mont- Dauphin Place Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Queyras : In the heart of the Southern Alps, nestled beneath the azure, Queyras is primarily a reflection of the mountain tradition and a paradise for nature lovers. Majestic territory, it deploys the harmony of its ridges to the borders of Piedmont Italian. Beyond its deep gorges, its austere mountains, he suddenly reveals such a secret garden flooded with sunshine, like a wild amphitheater incredible charm. Saint- Veran, the highest village in Europe, Chateau- Queyras and fortress, the Arvieux Valley and majestic Casse Deserted... all unavoidable not to miss during your stay places.
The Ubaye is a land of welcome and meetings that reveals the richness of its heritage. This valley of nature, tradition and adventure ( fortress Valley Museum, artisans and artists, flavors and know-how) is a place to discover during your vacation - Barcelonnette, the Mexican city, or the way Saint- Jacques de Compostela.
