Panoramic Skiing

1,850 metres1. Vars les ClauxYour starting point

Your day’s skiing begins at Les Claux. To make the most of the first rays of sunshine and the freshly groomed runs, head for the Les Escondus chairlift. To warm up, a few turns on the wide Les Escondus run will be just the thing.

Next, head for the Point Show to catch the Sibières chairlift and reach our first unmissable spot in the ski area.

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Getting ready

A good skier is a well-prepared skier! Before you set off for a day’s skiing, check out the essential information that will help you make the most of the slopes! The resort’s professionals are on hand to help you choose the right equipment and provide you with the best possible support.

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L'emblématique Eyssina qui veille sur le domaine skiable et la station de Vars
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2,245 m2. SibièresAt the foot of the Eyssina

Here you are at the summit of Sibières, at the foot of the Eyssina face – the backbone of the resort – and its couloirs that are a freerider’s dream: Yeti, Yoz, Catex, La Main… Behind you, a panoramic view of les Claux, the villages and the entire ski area allows you to take in your playground for the day.

The sunrise here is often truly lovely, and making your first tracks in this area is a great way to start your day’s skiing with a smile.

An ideal area for trying out forest skiing, but also a multi-level and fun area for all types of on-piste skiing. A quick mention of our favourites in the area: the red runs at Sibières and Zakopane, perfect for honing your technique on steep slopes.

Now, off to the Chabrières Télémix.

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Domaine skiable de Vars protégé par l'emblématique montagne de l'Eyssina
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The Caribou Sled

Accessible on skis and situated in the Sibières area, the Caribou toboggan run, with its track stretching over a kilometre, offers a fun break from your day’s skiing.

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Vue aérienne du domaine skiable de Vars
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2,209 m3. Télémix IntermediaryThe crossroads on the estate

A must-see spot in the ski area. Halfway between L’ les Claux and the summit of the Forêt Blanche, you’ll find yourself at the crossroads of the Vars ski area. To your left is L’Eyssina. Opposite is the Pic de Chabrières and to your right is La Mayt.

You’ll find a picnic area and barbecue facilities here.

Now, head for the “Speed Master” chairlift to reach the top of the ski area.

Sommet de Chabrières, point culminant du domaine skiable à 2750 m — ©
Point culminant du domaine skiable, le sommet de chabrières vous offre une splendides vues sur les sommets avoisinants
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2750m4. Pic de ChabrièresSummit of the Forêt Blanche

The Pic de Chabrières is the highest point in the Forêt Blanche ski area, standing at an altitude of 2,750 metres. It offers unrivalled views across the entire Southern Alps; on a clear day, you can see some of the Alps’ most beautiful peaks: Mont Blanc, the Ecrins massif, Mont Viso and even Mont Ventoux.

It is also the starting point of the legendary Chabrières run, the scene of a host of world speed records in skiing, cycling and snowboarding.

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Speed Master chairlift

The Speed Master chairlift, which connects directly to the Chabrières Télémix, takes you to the top of the Forêt Blanche ski area in 15 minutes, compared with over 45 minutes previously. This means you can spend ten times as much time on the slopes!

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Col de Crévoux et vue sur le lac de Serre Ponçon
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2,500 metres5. Crévoux PassSea view

After descending via the “Corniche Supérieure”, you’ll arrive at the Col de Crévoux. This is a must-see spot in the ski area, offering a unique view of the Durance Valley and Lake Serre-Ponçon. Below, you can see the little village of Crévoux and the stunning Parpaillon valley.

A word of advice: in December and January, don’t miss the magnificent sunsets. Your final run won’t disappoint you.

2,273 m6. Chabrières TrackAt full speed

The next stage of our journey takes us past the finish gate of the Chabrières run. Here you are at the foot of this legendary run, which has seen so many world records broken. This run, 1,400 metres long and with a maximum gradient of 98 per cent, is a mecca for the Kilomètre Lancé.

It was here that the French skier Simon Billy reached a speed of 255.50 km/h in 2023.

Let’s now head towards the Mayt chairlift.

2,567 m7. La Mayt360°

Here you are on the second-highest peak in the Forêt Blanche ski area, the Mayt. Accessible via the new Mayt chairlift from the Vars-les-Claux base. With its distinctive ice-ball shape and the weather radar situated at its summit, you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Vars valley, from Saint-Marcellin to the summit of the Col and even the peaks of the Haute-Ubaye.

From this summit, you can ski down a continuous descent of over 1,000 metres in elevation to the village of Sainte-Marie.

That’s actually the direction we’re heading in.

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1,000 metres of D-

Fancy giving your thighs a good workout? This is the place to be. A non-stop 1,000-metre descent from La Mayt to the village of Vars Sainte-Marie via the Olympique red run – for experienced skiers!

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Piste de l'Olympique qui permet de rejoindre le village de Sainte Marie par le domaine skiable
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Domaine skiable et villages varsincs — ©
Le domaine skiable de Vars offre de belles étendues blanches et de somptueuses vues sur les villages.
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2,143 metres8. Peyrol

On your way down to Sainte Marie, a quick stop at Peyrol will give you a chance to rest your legs on your descent down the Olympique run.

A vast wooded area, this spot is ideal for a lunch break. A mountain restaurant and dog sledding activities offer a refreshing change of pace during your day’s skiing.

For the more adventurous, you can reach Sainte-Marie via the lower section of the Olympique run, whilst those taking it a bit easier can opt for the blue runs of the Vallon and Grand Vallon: an alternative route that guarantees a leisurely descent through woodland and alpine farmsteads. Let’s now head back up to La Mayt to visit another unmissable spot.

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Panorama du domaine skiable de vars et ses villages
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Domaine skiable de Vars et grandes étendues blanches
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2,440 m9. Col des SalucesSo, are you "happy"?

Here you are at another key junction in the Forêt Blanche ski area. Situated right at the crossroads between the Vars and Risoul access routes, this is, above all, the starting point for one of the most popular runs in our ski area: ‘Les Heureux’.

This long, relatively straightforward run, on a gentle and perfectly sun-drenched slope, is ideal for having fun, gliding down and carving beautiful turns, all whilst starting from the very top of the ski area.

When conditions allow, this is also the route to the “Boarder des Heureux”, which will delight the most daring skiers.

Whizz down “Les Heureux” towards the snow front to round off your day’s skiing in the sunshine.

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Splendide panorama du domaine skiable de la Forêt Blanche
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The little extras

Boardercross

If snow conditions allow, the most daring skiers can test their skills on the boardercross courses. There are four of them, totalling nearly 3.5 km. These courses are great for having fun in the snow and make skiing even more enjoyable!

Eyssina Boardercross 800 metres

Les Heureux Boardercross 1.5 km

Vallon Boardercross900 m

Pré Moré Boardercross280 metres

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Boardercross des Heureux, un itinéraire ludique en bord de piste à tester absolument
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2,260 m10. PeynierIn the sunshine

Peynier. This is the perfect place to round off your day in the sunshine. Facing due south, this is where the last rays of the sun linger longest on the slopes.

The summit of Peynier can be reached via the new Peynier chairlift from Vars-les-Claux or via the Bois Noir chairlift from the village of Sainte-Marie.

This area, which the locals like to call a ‘little paradise’ for skiing on days when the weather is poor, offers you a final panoramic view of our ski area.

Its superb larch forest is what gives Vars its main charm.

Accessible on foot, a new, gentle trail will allow walkers and cross-country skiers to explore the Vallon des Prises.

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Village Spirit

We love it for this too: Vars has all the advantages of a major resort with the soul of a mountain village. Come and discover what makes our region so charming.

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Getting ready

The Caribou Sled

Speed Master chairlift

1,000 metres of D-

Boardercross

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