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Forecast today: Generally clear
- Max temp: 6.8 °c
- Min temp: -2.7 °c
- Last snowed: Sat 14 Mar
The combined Vars/Risoul ski area has 185km of pistes which offer skiing and boarding for all abilities.
Beginners have plenty of areas to learn their skills around the bases of Vars and Risoul. Intermediates need to head further up the mountain to find the majority of the blue runs – the Col Des Saluces in particular has a great range of blues. There are also plenty of red runs; the steepest of these drop from the summit of the mountain. Whilst there are a few black pistes, advanced skiers will have to head off piste for a real challenge – the Eyssina and Chabrières areas have a over a hundred skiable couloirs.
Vars has a lot of purpose-built apartments from the 1970s and, despite recent improvements, is still not the prettiest resort. Most of the accommodation is in self-catering apartments, making the resort perfect for families. Turin is the closest airport to Vars and is just under a three hour drive away.
Resort website: www.vars.com
Pros and cons
- Attractive, family-friendly resorts
- Reasonably snow-sure and with lots of treelined runs
- Among the cheapest resorts in the French Alps
- Still mainly draglifts and slow old chairs, though a few fast ones
- Few on-piste challenges for experts
- Little to do off the slopes
Top (2683m)
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.7 cm | 2.4 cm | 2.8 cm | 1.7 cm | 2.2 cm | 2.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.7 cm | 1.1 cm | 2.5 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.9 cm | 1.7 cm |
| Max temp | 3.6°c | 3.6°c | -1.6°c | -5.4°c | -6.7°c | -7°c | -3°c | -2.8°c | -6.3°c | -1.4°c | -1.3°c | -5.1°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5°c | -3.6°c | -3.5°c | -5.4°c | -1.9°c | -1.9°c | -4.7°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -5.2°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -7.2°c | -3.6°c | -3.5°c | -6.6°c |
| Min temp | -1.9°c | -1.6°c | -4°c | -7°c | -8.6°c | -8.6°c | -8.4°c | -6.3°c | -8.1°c | -8.5°c | -5.1°c | -6.6°c | -6.9°c | -5°c | -5.5°c | -6.4°c | -5.4°c | -6.4°c | -7.3°c | -4.8°c | -5°c | -5.5°c | -5.2°c | -6.2°c | -7°c | -7.3°c | -7.6°c | -8.1°c | -6.6°c | -7.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | 3.1°c | -5°c | -9.3°c | -13.8°c | -16°c | -14.4°c | -6.2°c | -6.3°c | -8.5°c | -1.4°c | -5.1°c | -6.9°c | -2.4°c | -5°c | -6.3°c | -3.6°c | -5.4°c | -11.1°c | -1.9°c | -9.4°c | -9.3°c | -3.5°c | -10.4°c | -13.5°c | -9.7°c | -14.8°c | -13.8°c | -6.9°c | -11.2°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.6°c | 3.6°c | -1.6°c |
| Min temp | -1.9°c | -1.6°c | -4°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | 3.1°c | -5°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -5.4°c | -6.7°c | -7°c |
| Min temp | -7°c | -8.6°c | -8.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.3°c | -13.8°c | -16°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -3°c | -2.8°c | -6.3°c |
| Min temp | -8.4°c | -6.3°c | -8.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.4°c | -6.2°c | -6.3°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1.4°c | -1.3°c | -5.1°c |
| Min temp | -8.5°c | -5.1°c | -6.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.5°c | -1.4°c | -5.1°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 2.4 cm | 2.8 cm |
| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5°c |
| Min temp | -6.9°c | -5°c | -5.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.9°c | -2.4°c | -5°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 1.7 cm | 2.2 cm | 2.1 cm |
| Max temp | -3.6°c | -3.5°c | -5.4°c |
| Min temp | -6.4°c | -5.4°c | -6.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.3°c | -3.6°c | -5.4°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -1.9°c | -1.9°c | -4.7°c |
| Min temp | -7.3°c | -4.8°c | -5°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.1°c | -1.9°c | -9.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.7 cm |
| Max temp | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -5.2°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | -5.2°c | -6.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.3°c | -3.5°c | -10.4°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 1.1 cm | 2.5 cm | 1.3 cm |
| Max temp | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -7.2°c |
| Min temp | -7°c | -7.3°c | -7.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -13.5°c | -9.7°c | -14.8°c |
Resort (1853m)
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| Weather | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Snow grains |
Occasional snow |
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Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy | Broken clouds |
Light snow shwr |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 2 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | 6.3°c | 6.8°c | 1.2°c | 0.8°c | -0.1°c | -3.5°c | 3.2°c | 3.6°c | -1°c | 3.8°c | 4.1°c | -0.3°c | 3°c | 3.2°c | -0.4°c | 2°c | 2.2°c | -1.2°c | 3.2°c | 3.5°c | -0.4°c | 4.2°c | 4.2°c | -1.1°c | 1.6°c | 1.7°c | -2.9°c | 1.7°c | 1.9°c | -2.5°c |
| Min temp | -2.2°c | 1.2°c | -2.7°c | -3.3°c | -3.5°c | -4°c | -5.6°c | -1°c | -5.4°c | -6.6°c | -0.3°c | -3.5°c | -4.3°c | -0.4°c | -2.7°c | -3.8°c | -1.2°c | -3.5°c | -5.2°c | -0.4°c | -2.4°c | -3.6°c | -1.1°c | -3.5°c | -4.9°c | -2.9°c | -4.7°c | -5.9°c | -2.5°c | -4.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.2°c | 5.6°c | 1.1°c | -3.3°c | -4.4°c | -7.3°c | -9.4°c | 2.8°c | -1°c | -6.6°c | 3.3°c | -0.3°c | -4.3°c | 2.7°c | -0.4°c | -3.8°c | 1.8°c | -1.2°c | -5.2°c | 2.8°c | -0.4°c | -3.6°c | 2.1°c | -1.1°c | -4.9°c | -1.4°c | -2.9°c | -5.9°c | -0.9°c | -2.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.3°c | 6.8°c | 1.2°c |
| Min temp | -2.2°c | 1.2°c | -2.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.2°c | 5.6°c | 1.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 0.8°c | -0.1°c | -3.5°c |
| Min temp | -3.3°c | -3.5°c | -4°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.3°c | -4.4°c | -7.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.2°c | 3.6°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -5.6°c | -1°c | -5.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.4°c | 2.8°c | -1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.8°c | 4.1°c | -0.3°c |
| Min temp | -6.6°c | -0.3°c | -3.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.6°c | 3.3°c | -0.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 2 cm |
| Max temp | 3°c | 3.2°c | -0.4°c |
| Min temp | -4.3°c | -0.4°c | -2.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.3°c | 2.7°c | -0.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.7 cm |
| Max temp | 2°c | 2.2°c | -1.2°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -1.2°c | -3.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.8°c | 1.8°c | -1.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | 3.2°c | 3.5°c | -0.4°c |
| Min temp | -5.2°c | -0.4°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.2°c | 2.8°c | -0.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 1.1 cm |
| Max temp | 4.2°c | 4.2°c | -1.1°c |
| Min temp | -3.6°c | -1.1°c | -3.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.6°c | 2.1°c | -1.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | 1.6°c | 1.7°c | -2.9°c |
| Min temp | -4.9°c | -2.9°c | -4.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | -1.4°c | -2.9°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 14/03/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | 2.1 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 186 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 123 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 33 out of 34 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 06 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 12 Apr 2026 |
France
Updated 10/03
Warm conditions continue to dominate across the French Alps over the course of this week, as the freezing line remains up around 2,000m. Cloud will bring with it a few flurries of snowfall over upper elevations above this limit, with a crescendo of around 5cm falling on Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Unsettled weather than moved in as the weekend begins, causing the freezing line to drop and good snowfall to come to many slopes on Saturday afternoon. The freezing point will drop to below 1,000m overnight Saturday night and Sunday night, before rising to around 2,000m in the midday sun (such as it is with a layer of cloud in play). Around 20cm of snowfall will land over Friday evening and most of Saturday and, thanks to the downward trend of temperatures, will reach most slopes.
Looking ahead, the freezing line remains low overnight as we return to more of a spring-like freeze-thaw cycle. A dash of sunshine can be expected early next week before more snowy conditions move in.
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