Vars/Risoul
Vars, France
Vars/Risoul has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is mainly clear, with a high near 22°C and a low around 12°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Cottian Alps, with 1,084 m · 3,560 ft of vertical drop. Vars/Risoul typically opens around December 1 and closes around April 20.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,633 m · 5,360 ft
- Summit · Vars/Risoul
- 2,717 m · 8,910 ft
- Vertical drop
- 1,084 m · 3,560 ft
- Mountain range
- Cottian Alps
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 1 – April 20
Parking
Official Vars reservation parking page: uncovered public parkings free year-round in Vars les Claux and villages (Sainte-Marie, Saint-Marcellin, Sainte-Catherine); P5 camper area free without reservation (electric hook-up token EUR 5/3 h—charging, not day parking). Blue zones near shops max 1h30 with disc. Free village shuttles. Risoul (linked domain) may have separate paid structures—verify risoul.com if parking there; Vars side free—no day € in rates[].
Frequently asked
- When does Vars/Risoul open for the season?
- Vars/Risoul typically opens around December 1 and closes around April 20. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Vars/Risoul open right now?
- Vars/Risoul is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Vars/Risoul?
- Yes — Vars/Risoul has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Vars/Risoul and how high is it?
- Vars/Risoul is a ski resort in Vars, France, in the Cottian Alps. Its base sits at 1,633 m · 5,360 ft, rising to a summit of 2,717 m · 8,910 ft at Vars/Risoul, giving a vertical drop of 1,084 m · 3,560 ft.