Foret Blanche - Vars / Risoul - minimum altitude : 1650 m - maximum altitude : 2750 m
118 slopes, 185 km: 21 green, 45 blue, 42 red, 10 black
51 lifts
freestyle areas: 1 snowpark and 3 boardercross
cross-country skiing trails - classic track: 35 km, skating track: 35 km.70 km total length.With 185 km of pistes, the "Foret Blanche" ski area, which links the ski resorts of Vars and Risoul, is highly regarded for the quality of its pistes and the modern network of snow cannons that guarantee snow throughout the winter season.
118 slopes served by 51 lifts promise hours of spectacular skiing, whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier.In Vars you can try night skiing on the illuminated slopes.In addition, there are various cross-country skiing trails and trails for hiking and snowshoeing.
Vars is also a popular resort for freeriders thanks to its narrow, snow-covered chutes. The resort has 4 snowparks that cater to all levels of snowboarders. Varspark occupies over 21 hectares with boardercross and slalom courses. The Eyssina Park is designed for fans of "slope style", while the Escondus Park is great for beginners and lovers of "Jib" (skiing without snow). For advanced skiers, the "woodpark" in the middle of the forest allows snowboarding on surfaces made of local wood and stone.
Finally, those looking for an adrenaline rush will appreciate the challenge on the "Chabrieres" slope with an elevation of 435 m and a gradient of up to 98%. This extremely steep slope is often the site of speed skiing records. You have the opportunity to time your run and have it recorded for eternity, as you will receive a certificate at the end of the slope as proof!
The Risoul / Vars area also boasts excellent sunny weather that accompanies visitors to its slopes for most of the year. This, together with the 300 days of sunshine a year, makes this destination attractive not only for skiing, but also for relaxing on the terraces of the wonderful restaurants under the southern sun.
The SNCF Montdauphin Guillestre train station is 18 km away.In addition to skiing, there is also the possibility to go paragliding.This location offers a wide range of possibilities for an active skiing holiday.
