Fantastic ski in/ski out location, these stylish apartments provide wonderful views across the resort & sleep between 2 and 8 guests
- Residence
- Self Catering
- Ski-In / Ski-Out
- 750m to Resort Centre
- Balcony/terrace
- Fitness room
- Ski & Boot Room
- Free Wi-fi
Overview
Résidence Odalys 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.
Description
Location
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
Rooms
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, private shower, WC and a balcony.
1 bedroom apartment with balcony (approx. 39m²) - sleep 1-6: Double bedroom, cabin with bunk beds, lounge with double sofa bed, two private 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 private showers, WC and a balcony.
Interconnecting rooms are available.
Cot bundles are available to hire for approx. €9 per day. This includes cot, highchair and baby bath.
Facilities
- lifts
- ski room with ski lockers
- fitness room
- laundry room (local charge)
Catering
· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities
About Vars
Vars 1850 is linked to Risoul and between them they make up the Domaine de la Foret Blanche. This is the largest domain in the Southern French Alps, collectively offering 170km of pistes. Vars is located 25 miles south of Briancon and is composed of four villages, of which only Les Claux is purpose-built. Most accommodation is in apartments and the majority of visitors are French. It hasn't yet found its way into many major brochures, so the crowds are relatively sparse.
Some say it's less attractive than Risoul, but it more than compensates by offering a better range of skiing for all abilities. Beginners and intermediates are suitably provided for, whilst advanced skiers can zip up to several couloirs and some great off-piste. Because most of the skiing is at around 1900m, there can be occasional problems with snow reliability. On the flip side, the sun can shine for up to 320 days a year and there are plenty of tree-line runs. Vars and Risoul share the same problem of the nearest airport lying three and a half hours away. The restaurants and other non-skiing activities are average, but there is some quite lively nightlife at the weekends.
Overall, Vars is a great place to escape the crowds, with queues only a slight possibility even at weekends. And, if tearing down a mountain at over 160km/h appeals, you can always pay to go down Vars' World Cup speed-skiing track.
Large Ski Area
Snow Park
Child Care
Ice Rink
Paragliding
Cross-Country: 45.0
Cross-Country Equipment
Heliskiing
Night Skiing
Ski Doos
Torch Light Descents
Holiday Details
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