Vars
Half of the Forêt Blanche linked area, with sunny Alpes-de-Haute-Provence cruisers and the famous Vars speed-ski track.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,645m (5,397ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,750m (9,022ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,105m (3,625ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
600cm (236in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
185
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
51
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
940ha (2,323ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
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Location
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