In the Southern Alps in France, you will find the L'écrin de Vars residence in the heart of the lively resort of Vars. Benefiting from an exceptional location at the foot of the mountains and close to shops, this residence gives easy access to the resort's many activities on offer in a majestic natural setting with breathtaking landscapes. A unique environment which is conducive to a multitude of outdoor sports and leisure activities such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, paragliding... for the greatest pleasure of holidaymakers of all ages !
Sports & leisure activities
- Fitness room
- Heated swimming pool (July - August)
- Laundry facilities (extra charge)
Wifi
Outdoor parking (1 space/accommodation)
Indoor parking (extra charge)
Enjoy a dream holiday in the prestigious 4-star L'écrin de Vars residence housing 63 apartments. With 1 or 2 bedrooms sleeping 4 to 8 people, you will stay in spacious luxury apartments, with modern and elegant interiors. Each accommodation benefits from a comfortable living area. The equipped kitchen allows you to prepare delicious meals with ease. One or two bedrooms rooms welcome you, in an intimate and refined setting, for restful nights after busy, fun-packed days in the great outdoors. You will discover a real comfortable cocoon in the heart of the mountains !
Three 2 bedroom apartments with sleeping alcove for 8 people and one 2 bedroom apartment for 6 people have wheelchair access.
During your summer holiday in the mountains, in Vars, you can make the most of the many varied sporting and leisure activities available for the whole family :
- Hiking (departure by bus for full day; half-day; night time; glacier hike)
- Mountain biking, cycling (about 100km of circuits accessible via the chairlifts), quad biking
- Paragliding
- Via ferrata
- Water sports on the Serre Ponçon lake, the second largest artificial lake in Europe
- White water sports: rafting, hydrospeed, canoeing
- Adventure course, skate park
- Go-ape adventure park
- Swimming pool
- Tennis, archery
- Horse riding
- Mini-golf, petanque
- Bouncy castle
- Spa, well-being centre
- Cinema
A summer holiday in Vars allows you to discover the magnificent heritage of the Hautes Alpes :
- In Vars : the hamlets of Saint Marcellin (remains of the chateau, the protestant temple, the 13th century church), Sainte Marie (ecumenical centre), Sainte Catherine (ancient farms, the sun dial, the wash house, the communal oven) and Les Claux.
- The « Petrified fountain »
- The fortified square of Montdauphin (Vauban)
- The Haute Ubaye
- The Queyras regional nature park : Saint Véran (the highest village in Europe), Molines, Abriès, Ceillac...
- The abbey of Boscodon
- Barcelonnette
- Embrun and the Serre Ponçon lake
- The ”Grandes Alpes” route
Conditions :
Price in Euros, per accommodation, per stay
Deposit to be paid on site on arrival
Deposit given back after inventory carried out
Check-in & check-out :
Check-in from 5pm.
In the case of late arrival please inform reception as soon as possible. You will be told the procedure to follow.
Check-out by 10am. Please leave the accommodation clean and tidy.
- Access to heated pool (open from July to end of August)
- Wifi
- Outdoor parking (1 space/accommodation)
- Access to fitness room
- Bed linen (beds made on arrival, except sofa beds)
- Bathroom linen (hand towel and hand towel)
- Cleaning kit
- Luggage storage
Price guide only, subject to modification, to be paid on site
Extra Services:
- Laundry facilities : prices onsite
- Indoor parking : prices onsite
- Baby kit (cot, high chair, bath) : €9/day, €35/stay (pre-booking required)
- Pets* : €80/pet/stay (from 7 nights), €16/night (1-6 nights incl.)
*Please inform reception at time of booking. Please supply proof of ownership and up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times within the residence.
Please note :
FORMALITIES :
• ID card or passport required for all guests (babies included). Drivers licence not valid.
• Please pay attention to your personal belongings and/or make use of the safe at reception (if applicable) during your stay. Odalys Vacances cannot be held responsible for damage or theft of personal belongings.
• • Eating & drinking , onsite in your residence
- Breakfast service (extra charge) - Info coming soon
• • Ideal location , at the foot of the slopes
Enjoy ski-in, ski-out access !
• Ski passes, Exclusive "Special Odalys" rates
Discounts up to 20% on ski passes by booking online with your accommodation (at the latest 5 days before arrival date). Free ski passes for children under 5 years old (ID requested). Special rates for skiers over 65 years old (details onsite). Offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.
• Ski equipment, Set off fully equipped by booking with Odalys
Enjoy discounts by booking with Odalys up to -50% off a complete set (skis, poles, and boots)
• Ski schools, learn to ski for less
Discounts up to -15% (outside school holidays) on the public rate for group alpine skiing lessons (as well as cross-country and snowboard in some resorts) taken during the 2025-2026 season. Offers valid on prior booking only, at least 15 days before the start date of the stay: Tel. +33 (0)4 79 59 23 70 - esf-valmeinier@wanadoo.fr
• Luggage storage
Book your holiday with Odalys and choose one of our insurance policies. Go on holiday with complete peace of mind !
More InfoFor almost all establishments, our « online check-in » service is now available : on arrival, no need to go via reception to check in !
More InfoPay in 3 or 4 instalments !
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Book your holiday with Odalys and choose one of our insurance policies. Go on holiday with complete peace of mind !
Find out moreFor almost all establishments, our « online check-in » service is now available : on arrival, no need to go via reception to check in !
More InfoPay in 3 or 4 instalments !
Use different payment methods, or even use our share payment option !