Vars (sector to be specified)

Vars is a winter sports resort in the Hautes-Alpes, made up of several hamlets including Sainte-Marie, Sainte-Catherine and Les Claux, linked to the Forêt Blanche ski area shared with Risoul. The altitude and reliable snow cover make it suitable for alpine skiing as well as snowshoeing, with marked trails accessible for much of the year. The local tourist office remains a useful resource for planning these outings and checking conditions on the slopes. On the pistes, several refreshment spots allow for a break, particularly around the Caribou sledge run, popular with families. The resort also offers more unusual activities such as snowmobiling and husky sledding, along with visits to a local goat farm, reflecting the valley's pastoral traditions. Its location in the Southern Alps, close to the Italian border, makes it a good starting point for cross-border excursions or trips to the neighbouring Queyras region. Altogether, Vars offers a well-rounded mountain destination, combining winter sports, nature and rural heritage, suited to both active stays and quieter breaks.