School and instructor
ESF Vars
The French Ski School in Vars, on the Forêt Blanche ski area: skiing, snowboarding, freeride, freestyle, telemark, snowshoeing and speed-skiing initiation.
At a glance
- Opening season
- Winter
- Official website
- www.esf-vars.com (new tab)
- Opening times
- Winter season, daily. Online booking for winter 2026-2027 is open.
- Phone
- 04 92 46 53 24
- Address
- 81 allée Paul Charlot, 05560 Vars
Information from Office de tourisme de Vars (via CRT Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)(new tab), checked on . Opening times may change: please check before you go.
Experiences on offer
- Alpine skiing, snowboarding, freeride, freestyle
- Speed skiing
- Ski touring, snowshoeing, telemark
- Snow garden
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