With wide, sunny nursery slopes and 180kms of varied pistes, the combined resorts of Risoul and Vars are particularly ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers. Risoul is built on a mountainside plateau and has wonderful panoramic views of the valley below, while Vars is situated on the other side of the Pic de Chabrieres. Both resorts offer good value for money and boast 300 days of sunshine a year. Beginners will start off at village level, where there are two drag lifts and some gentle green runs. From there, progression to the chairlift and gondola lifts opening up the area will be quick. Intermediates will find there is a huge choice of runs, above and below the tree line, and a number of wide open snow bowls above both villages. Advanced skiers have a choice of eleven black pistes, and plenty of off-piste skiing is available, best explored with a local ski guide. Alternatively, try the famous speed ski run! Snowboarders will be in their element here. There is a superb snowboard park in Risoul, whose many attractions include some interesting jumps. In the evenings, there are regular night-time snowboard jump competitions.

Vars Apres Ski:

Vars les Claux is a very French compact resort, comprising 2 small shopping parades, each with its own selection of shops, bars, restaurants, night club, skating and games hall. In Vars for a lunch break on the mountain, head for
Barjo
Les Cassettes
L'Horizon and for occasional live music in Vars, try the piano bar
Le Gruate in the Hotel Les Escondus.
Nightclubs open to the early hours:
Le Lem
Le Lynx
Le Look

Activities:

(skiing)
Ice Skating
Cinema
Historical Site Visits
Shopping
Fitness
Helicopter Rides