Les Claux: Ski Area, Trails and Caribou Toboggan Run

Les Claux is the center of the Vars ski area and lies at the foot of the Eyssina rock face. If you are looking for a hotel in Les Claux, you can get your bearings by considering its specific starting points and amenities: activities include skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and mountain biking; there is also a toboggan run, a swimming pool, and orienteering courses. The Vars les Claux Tourist Office serves as a reception and information point for visitors and is located at an altitude of 1,850 metres.

Skiing and trails through the mountain landscape

There are several starting points for skiing in Vars les Claux; the village stretches along the D902 towards Col de Vars. The snow fronts at Les Claux also provide starting points for hiking and snowshoeing trails, including routes towards Col de Vars. This lets you distinguish between starting points for skiing and those for setting out on foot or on snowshoes when planning your day.

A specific ski touring route also starts in Vars les Claux: “La Trace de Sibières” is rated difficult, is 2.2 kilometres long, and gains 325 metres in elevation. Its availability may vary depending on weather and avalanche conditions. If you plan to take this route, factor this dependency into your decision.

Hiking and orienteering

The “Le sentier de la reine” interpretive trail uses information panels to introduce the history, geology, and pastoralism of Vars. The trail also allows you to walk back to Vars les Claux via the Col de Vars route. The “Sentier des heureux” hiking trail has a different starting point: it leads from the top of the La Mayt chairlift towards Vars les Claux.

Orienteering in Vars les Claux comprises five courses of varying difficulty. This gives you a practical way to choose an activity based on the level of challenge you want. Since seasonal details may vary, check the latest information before your visit.

Mountain biking, toboggan run, and other amenities

Two mountain bike routes also start in Vars les Claux. “All around Vars” begins there, and the technical “Lumberjack” route also starts in the village and is intended for experienced riders. Both therefore start in the same village; for “Lumberjack,” its technical nature and suitability for experienced riders also offer specific guidance when choosing a route.

The Caribou toboggan run is located in the heart of the ski area. It is 1,027 metres long and has a vertical drop of 123 metres: the first figure is the route’s length, and the second is the elevation difference. Vars swimming pool is at Point Show in Vars les Claux; the 2026 season ended on 30 August.

Getting around Vars

The municipality of Vars provides a free shuttle bus service that makes it possible to travel within and between the villages of Vars. If you are planning to use the shuttle, check the timetable.

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