Vars Ski Trip
from £775 pp
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.
Vars also got plenty of après ski activities such as Outdoor ice-skating rink, Cinema, Trampoline and climbing centre, games hall and many more.
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.
Vars also got plenty of après ski activities such as Outdoor ice-skating rink, Cinema, Trampoline and climbing centre, games hall and many more.
- Resort Facts
- Top piste altitude: 2750m
- Vertical drop: 1850m
- Glacier: False
- Total piste: 185km
- No. lifts: 51
- Artificial snow: 120
- Longest run: 8km
- Slopes:
- Beginner: 59
- Intermediate: 32
- Advanced: 9
- Facilities
What's Included?
- Return travel, and airport transfers where applicable
- Full board accommodation
- Skiing including lift pass and 24 hours of ski lessons
- Ski, boot and pole hire
- Group leaders allowance
- Group Leader’s family discount
- Full “in house” après ski programme in most hotels
- Detailed Information Pack including ski video/DVD and parents evening presentation
- Winter Sports Travel & Medical Insurance , Piste Closure Insurance, Ski Breakage Insurance
- VAT
- In resort representation service
- 24 hour emergency contact assistance from the UK
Sample itinerary
Please note this is a sample itinerary only and may vary according to requirements and availability.
| Details | |
| Saturday | Travel to ski resort, arriving late afternoon and Dinner. |
| Sunday | Equipment collection and fitting, Evaluation and daily ski-lessons, Board games and Film. |
| Monday | Daily ski-lessons, Table football/pool contest and Bowling. |
| Tuesday | Daily ski-lessons, Football on snow and Swimming-pool. |
| Wednesday | Daily ski-lessons, PS2 contest and Ice-rink. |
| Thursday | Daily ski-lessons and Disco and Presentation Evening. |
| Friday | Daily ski-lessons, Evening Meal and Depart resort for journey back to UK. |
Sample Hotels
Hotel L'Orange Bleue
This excellent modern accommodation centre is purpose built for school groups making it the perfect base from which to enjoy a fantastic weeks skiing. There are rooms for 2, 4 and 6 people all of whic...View hotel »
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