Vars Piste Map
Grab the Vars ski resort map to get familiar with the layout before you arrive - it's always handy to know where you're heading once you're up there. The trail map covers 72 runs spread across 1,100 metres of vertical from 2,750m down to 1,650m, with a solid mix of 30 intermediate and 30 advanced runs plus a small selection for beginners. You'll find 26 lifts in total including a gondola, 10 chairlifts and 15 drag lifts to keep you moving around the mountain.
Best Runs in Vars
Looking at Vars' 185km of pistes, here's what stands out:
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Eyssina (Green): A super-wide beginners' boulevard running from the top of the Eyssina chairlift, ideal for building confidence with its mellow gradient and plenty of space.
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Chabrières (Blue): A long, sweeping cruiser that runs the full length of the resort from Chabrières down to Sainte-Marie, brilliant for racking up vertical and practising technique.
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Combe du Vallon (Blue): A sheltered tree-lined run offering decent protection on windier days, with a consistent pitch that's perfect for intermediate carving.
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Peynier (Red): A properly challenging red that drops steeply through varied terrain, testing your edge control and line choice throughout.
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Olympic (Red): Named after the resort's FIS racing heritage, this is a proper carver's dream with excellent pitch and consistent snow coverage.
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Mélèzes (Red): A fast, flowing run through the larch forest with enough gradient to get the adrenaline going without being overly technical.
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Mayt (Black): The resort's signature steep run, dropping sharply beneath the Mayt chairlift with challenging moguls forming up as the season progresses.
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Combe de Fontouse (Black): A north-facing black that holds powder longer than most, offering steep pitches and natural terrain features for advanced skiers.
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Combe Chaude (Red/Black variants): Multiple routes down this wide-open bowl let you choose your adventure, from sustained red cruising to steeper black sections.