Vars | Ski Holiday Packages

Slopes

16Km

75Km

82Km

12Km

Total 185Km

Lifts

Height

2750m
1650m

Glacier

Cross-country

0Km

Fun park

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Travel information relating to the Coronavirus

This information has been carefully compiled by Sunweb based on information provided by the local authorities. Since the measures mentioned are subject to constant change, no rights can be derived from this and Sunweb accepts no liability for any damage resulting from the use of this information.

Regulations per resort

Distance required in public areas (in metres)

Yes

1 metre

Mask

Yes

Masks are mandatory from the age of 11 in public transport and air traffic. Also in all public closed buildings and areas, for example government buildings, hospitals, shops, restaurants and hotels. Ski lifts, drag lifts, ski schools, ski buses (also on the platform), lift stations, ski rental shops and other closed parts of the ski area. Even when you are in line (outside and inside).

Covid test before departure or wait in quarantaine

Yes

Proof of a negative PCR test is mandatory for all 11 years and older, within 72 hours of departure

Covid test on destination (random or everyone)

Health declaration

Yes

It is mandatory for all passengers to fill in a passenger location form 48 hours before arriving/returning to the UK. The form can be found here.

When you enter France you need to fill in a “Declaration sur l'honneur”.

Quarantaine

Max persons together outdoors

Yes

Max. 6 persons

Allowed to share a room with someone outside your household?

Yes

But advised to wear a mask inside aswell when in company of others

Curfew

Yes

Country wide curfew from 19:00-06:00

Slopes

Closed

Skilifts

Closed

Ski rental

Closed

Ski lessons

Unavailable from Friday 30.10.2020.

Public transport / taxi / skibus

Open

A mask is mandaotry for everyone aged 11 and over. Allowed for all trips during 06:00 - 19:00 and only for essential trips between 19:00 -06:00

Restaurants

Partially Open

Only takeaway and room service (hotels).

Bars / Apres-ski

Closed

Club/Nightlife

Closed

Events open air or indoor

Museums, cinemas and theater are however opened again.

Shops

Open

All non-essential shops closed

Supermarkets and pharmacies

Open

A mask is mandatory

Not allowed to sell alcohol in certain hours

Wellness

Closed

Additional airline and bus rules

Transfer

Yes

A mask is mandatory

Petrol stations

Open

A mask is mandatory

Other formalities needed to enter destination?

Yes

Please always double check the GOV UK website before travelling. From 24/1 you must hold a negative PCR-test taken less than 72h before travel

Additional measures per ski region

Other area information

Yes

Additional COVID-19 information provided by France Montagnes.

Good to know

Yes

Entry into France and departure, to or from a country outside the European Union is prohibited, except for compelling reasons.

General information

Vars consists of four small villages: Saint Marcellin, Sainte Cathérine, Sainte Marie de Vars and Vars les Claux. The pistes, lifts and most accommodations can be found in Vars les Claux at an altitude of approximately 1900 meters.

Vars is known for its 'Ski de Vitesse' competitions. Together with Risoul, Vars has the largest ski resort of the Southern Alps. Besides skiing, many visitors are attracted to the evening entertainment as well. There are different bars, restaurants, nightclubs and a cinema to keep you busy in the evenings.

Also if you would like to try something different during the day there are plenty of options like ice skating in the ice rink, parasailing, joining a torch tour or even dog sleigh tours.

Skiing in Vars

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