We love
Direct access to the slopes and chairlift
- Access to heated swimming pool and hammam
- Fully equipped apartments
- Animals allowed (add-on fee applies)
Located in the ski village of Vars Sainte Marie, the residence Pra Sainte Marie *** welcomes you in its charming and fully equipped apartments which can accommodate up to 6 people.
Thanks to its direct access to the slopes by the Vars Ste Marie chairlift, you can enjoy the Forêt Blanche ski area, one of the most coveted in the Southern Alps with its preserved environment, its slopes at an altitude of nearly 3000 m but also the quality of its snow and sunshine.
After a day full of activities or simply to relax during your vacation, the residence offers you an aqualudic space with a heated indoor pool, a whirlpool, a hammam and a fitness room.
Accommodation
Studio - Sleeps 2 - (23 m²)
A living room with a sofa bed containing two pull-out beds. Open-plan living room and fully-equipped kitchen corner complete with fridge, ceramic hobs and microwave/grill. One bathroom with tub or shower with toilets.
Two-room apartment - Sleeps 4 - (32 m²)
A living room with a sofa bed containing two pull-out beds. Open-plan living room and fully-equipped kitchen corner complete with fridge, ceramic hobs, dishwasher and microwave/grill. One bedroom with a double bed. One bathroom with tub or shower with separate toilets.
Three-room apartment - Sleeps 6 - (de 38 à 41 m²)
A living room with a sofa bed containing two pull-out beds. Open-plan living room and fully-equipped kitchen corner complete with fridge, ceramic hobs, dishwasher and microwave/grill. One bedroom with a double bed and a cabin with two bunk beds. One bathroom. Separate toilets.
Rental package
This formula will be perfect for you if you wish to keep some independence and autonomy during your stay. Benefit from our best price for your stay including the rental of your accommodation and access to the residence's facilities. You will then be able to compose your stay according to your desires by reserving the additional services at the next step of your order, or on the spot at the reception.
- Bedding
- Checkout cleaning (excluding kitchen corner)
- Television
- Unlimited access to the heated pool
- Unlimited access to the hammam
- Unlimited access to the gym
- Towels
- Wi-Fi in the apartments
- Baby cot
- Extra mid-week cleaning
- Pets permitted
- SKISET ski gear (Orain Sport and Atelier Skiset stores a five-minute drive away from the residence). Book on our website and enjoy discounted rates!
- Your ski passes to access the Forêt Blanche domain
Ski package
Take advantage of this formula allowing you to have access to the services offered by the residence, as well as your ski passes to access the Forêt Blanche ski area during your stay! You can also book the extra services of the residence as well as your SKISET ski equipment and your ESF ski lessons when you book.
- Your ski passes to access the Forêt Blanche ski area during your stay (passes given at your arrival at the reception, valid from the day after your arrival until the day before your departure)
- Bed linen
- Cleaning at the end of your stay (except for the kitchen area)
- Television in the accommodations
- Free access to the heated swimming pool
- Free access to the hammam
- Free access to the gym
- Bathroom linen
- Wifi in the apartments
- Baby bed
- Extra cleaning during the week
- Animals allowed
- Ski equipment SKISET (Orain Sport store or Atelier Skiset 5 min drive from the residence). To be booked on our website at preferential rates!
- Your ski passes to access the Forêt Blanche ski area
Vars and its surroundings
- Vars: the Vars resort encompasses four villages: Saint Marcellin, Sainte Marie, Sainte Catherine and Les Claux. Welcome to a place brimming with history, ancient traditions, and breath-taking vistas.
- Le Queyras: from authentic little villages like Saint-Véran to the Parc Naturel Régional, Le Queyras is a stunning combination of nature, art and tradition.
- Ubaye: surrounded by mountains that tower as high as 3,000 metres, the valley is home to a number of side roads such as Barcelonnette.
- Serre Ponçon: Europe’s second largest artificial lake offers a huge range of different water sports and activities.
- Val d’Escreins: known as ‘ Little Canada’, this nature reserve is packed full of botanical nature trails and orienteering routes for the perfect family day out.
The Vars skiing area
The Forêt Blanche: Elevation of 1,650 m/2,750 m • 185 km of runs • 116 ski runs (21 green, 45 blue, 40 red, 10 black) • 42 ski lifts.Winter activities in Vars
Vars, a super sporty resortA range of different activities await: downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, monoskiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, mountain climbing, snow biking, ice-rink, snowshoe hiking, hang-gliding, dog-sledding and speed-riding. Enjoy the Varspark while you’re here, too: one of Europe’s top snow parks complete with a chill-out area (terraces, barbecues, open stage)
Vars, a one-of-a-kind resort
Try something different this holiday: enjoy an overnight ‘Inuit’ stay in an igloo in incredible conditions deep in the Peynier forest.
Sweet treats & regional delicacies
Fish soup, tapenade and Provencal tart are on the menu here in Vars.More information:
https://www.vars.com/hiver/Conditions de vente des cours ESF
Conditions d'utilisation des forfaits de ski
Highlights
Getting there
Pra Sainte Marie ***Sainte Marie 05560 Vars
Direct motorway from Lyon, Geneva, Paris, Marseille to Grenoble, followed by the RN 91 (1h) heading to Briançon up to the Le Chambon, followed by the D 213.
Montdauphin-Guillestre train station (15 km).
Marseille-Provence (242km), Grenoble (211 km), Lyon-Saint Exupéry (293 km) airports.
Check-in & Checkout
Check-in: From 5:00pm on SaturdayCheckout: Before 10:00am on Saturday
Reception
Monday to Sunday: 8am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm - Closed on Wednesday
Saturday: from 8am to 10am and from 3pm to 8pm
Pool
Check opening hours on-site
Payable on site
Tourist tax payable on site: €1.50/night/per person over 18.
Deposit: €300/apartment by pre-authorised card payment.
