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FranceVARSOFFICE OF TOURISM HAUTES ALPESBathed in 12 hours of sunshine per day - 300 days of sunshine per year. Vars is in the domain of la Forêt Blanche and has 180 km of runs and 57 lifts making the resort one of the largest in the southern Alps. Mild temperatures. Elevation: Base/Village: 1,650 m (5,413 ft); Top: 2,750 m (9,022 ft) Vertical: 1,100 m (3,608 ft) Terrain: In the forest and Vars and neighboring Risoul are 180 km (112 mi) of groomed slopes. Runs: 23 red, 10 green, 20 blue and 8 black runs Skiing Circus: To Risoul (resort) Lifts: 55 for Vars and Risoul combined Types: 2 gondolas, 14 chairlifts, 39 surface lifts Ski Season: Early December to late April Cross Country: 90 km (56 mi) in region; 5 itineraries for cross country. Ski School: France Ski School; Intl Ski School Other Winter Activities: Helicopter flying; fitness center; ice skating/natural; mountaineering; paragliding; sauna; snowboarding; speed skiing; dog sleds Après-Ski: 38 restaurants & bars, discos, cinema, conferences Shopping Services: Grocery, bakeries, pharmacy, souvenirs, hair dresser, sport shop, complete variety Credit Cards: Visa, MC Child Care: Kids Ski School, 2 years and up Lodging: 18,000 beds (1 - 3 star, 11 - 2 star hotels, 5 guest houses, 20 holiday centers, 2 club-hotels Transportation: Gateway Airports: Closest Major City: Grenoble, 160 km (99 mi) By Auto from Airport: From Grenoble N91 to Briancón to Guillestre to Vars. From Marseille 250 km (155 mi) via A51 By Train: From Paris to Briancón (TGV) Reservations Tele. 43635 3535 Bus service from Dec. 8 - April 21 - Montdauphin/Guillestre to Vars; Reservation Tele. 492 45 18 11 Other Information: Temperature between -15°C (night) to +15°C (noon) Rates: See Rates section
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