L'Ecrin de Vars, Vars

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Self Catering
Flights Included
Transfers
No Lift Pass
No Ski Rental
No Boot Rental
No Ski School
SHOW MORESHOW LESS

Location of L'Ecrin de Vars in Vars

· 10 minutes’ walk to the centre of Vars · ski-in, ski-out on the Mélèzes blue ski slope · 10 minutes’ walk to ski school meeting point · 10 minutes’ walk to the ski bus stop · 10 minutes’ walk to the nursery slopes · 10 minutes’ walk to the nearest supermarket

L'Ecrin de Vars Summary

L’Ecrin de Vars, located at the foot of the mountains, is the perfect spot for those looking to hit the slopes and relax in style. These sleek apartments are ski-in, ski-out, directly onto the Mélèzes blue run, and have great access to the large number of slopes in the Hautes Alpes area. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or it’s your first time on skis, there’s something for everyone.

The apartments are cosy yet modern with great views of the surrounding mountains. They each come with a fully equipped kitchen, where you can whip up a hearty meal and refuel for the next day. As well as a private balcony to enjoy a morning coffee or cheeky apéritif.

The centre of Vars, just a 10-minute walk, is where you’ll find several shops, restaurants and supermarkets, as well as the ski bus stop and nursery slopes.

Please note: Some of the images shown here are artist’s impressions. We’ll replace these with photos as soon as possible.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

· free WiFi throughout · lifts · ski room with ski lockers · fitness room · laundry room (local charge)

MEALS AT L'Ecrin de Vars, Vars

Self Catering

· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities

BEDROOMS & L'Ecrin de Vars ROOM TYPES

All apartments are non-smoking and have a kitchenette with hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, and dishwasher facilities, as well as a flatscreen TV and WiFi. Towels, bed linen and end-of-stay cleaning (except the kitchen) are included.

1 bedroom apartment with balcony (approx. 31m²)- sleeps 1-4: Double bedroom, lounge with double sofa bed, shower, WC and a balcony.

1 bedroom apartment with balcony (approx. 39m²) - sleep 1-6: Double bedroom, twin or double bedroom, lounge with double sofa bed, two showers, WC and a balcony.

2 bedroom apartment with balcony (approx. 61m²) - sleep 1-8: Twin bedrooms, double bedrooms, cabin room with bunk beds, lounge, two showers, WC and a balcony.

Please note: Some of the images shown here are artist’s impressions. We’ll replace these with photos as soon as possible.

Interconnecting rooms are available.

Cot bundles are available to hire for approx. €9 per day. This includes cot, highchair and baby bath.

AVAILABILITY & PRICE - L'Ecrin de Vars DATES & DEPARTURE AIRPORTS

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Sun 04 Jan 202604/01/26
available Stansted, Birmingham, East Midlands, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast Int
Sun 11 Jan 202611/01/26
available Stansted, Birmingham, East Midlands, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast Int
Sun 18 Jan 202618/01/26
available Stansted, Birmingham, East Midlands, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast Int
Sun 25 Jan 202625/01/26
available Stansted, Birmingham, East Midlands, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast Int
Sun 08 Mar 202608/03/26
available Stansted, Birmingham, East Midlands, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast Int
Sun 15 Mar 202615/03/26
available Stansted, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast Int
Sun 22 Mar 202622/03/26
available Stansted, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol
Sun 29 Mar 202629/03/26
available Birmingham, Bristol
Sun 03 Jan 202703/01/27
£652
Sun 10 Jan 202710/01/27
£660
Sun 17 Jan 202717/01/27
£677
Sun 24 Jan 202724/01/27
£706
Sun 07 Mar 202707/03/27
£690
Sun 14 Mar 202714/03/27
£659
Sun 21 Mar 202721/03/27
£629
Sun 28 Mar 202728/03/27
£812
This package holiday to L'Ecrin de Vars in Vars, France departs Sunday 21st March 2027, for a 7 night stay on a "self catering" board basis. A local tourist tax (Taxe de Sejour or Kurtaxe) is levied by many councils in European ski resorts. It varies by standard and type of accommodation and is age dependent, so not everyone is charged. It's not included in the basic price of your holiday and is usually paid locally. For reference, the average charged in winter 2025 was between €1 and €3 per person, per night.
L'Ecrin de Vars's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Vars France

•66 beginners’ runs •Great snow parks •Speed skiing slope

Vars for an ice cream resort with all the sprinkles, a treat for family and group ski holidays alike. You’ll be spoilt for choice of ski things to do, with so many beginners’ runs, so many snow parks and so much fun! Experts, head to the Pic de Chabrieres piste for the resort’s speed skiing stadium, guaranteed to blow your mind!

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Families •Young groups •Snow parks •Freestyling

Vars webcam

Snow Report: Top N/Acm, Bottom N/Acm

Snow Forecast: 1cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 62.5cm

Vars trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Turin Airport170 km, 2 hours 20 minutes
Region:France, Alps.
First opened:1936

Vars lift pass price last reported as £206 (adult 6 day) La Forêt Blanche ski area. Ask for a quote when booking L'Ecrin de Vars.
Night skiing: Yes
Vars has N S E W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing Mid-December- mid-April.

Town altitude: 1850m
Top of slopes: 2750m
Bottom of piste: 1650m
Vertical drop: 1100m
Total length of trails:185 km
Longest piste:3.4km
Vars Ski Holidays
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Quiet reigns over this idyllic resort which is cradled in the Hautes-Alpes – the ideal destination for a relaxed holiday of high quality skiing in a through-and-through French resort. Vars is made up of four clusters of traditional Alpine villages: the oldest village is Saint-Marcellin, Sainte-Catherine is sunny and authentic, Sainte-Marie is known as the administrative centre and finally the main town, purpose-built Les Claux has all the usual resort attractions including most of the restaurants and nightli...
Beginners have their pick of the mountains with sixty six green and blue runs. The ESF base can be found at Vars les Claux, with La Mayt above giving an all blue descent back to the village. Get to grips with the basics on runs such as the blue Heureux, which really will have debutants feeling heureux (happy) with the progress they’re making on long, gentle runs. For boarders, this resort is more about the chairlifts and gondolas and less about drag lifts - music to snowboarding ears. Beginners take the TS Cesi...
Vars: an escape with family and friends from the hubbub of everyday life. Appreciate the finer things in life with in station’s laidback surroundings. What’s better than being sat around a fire of melted cheese with family and friends? Enjoy a communal raclette at Le Rocky Mountain, exchanging melting pans over a table spread with endless supplies of fluffy potatoes, meats and the freshest salads. Le Refuge Napoléon’s chimney side table is set and ready for couples to enjoy Savoyard dishes sheltered from...

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