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Odalys Residence Pra Sainte Marie
Ideally located in the French ski resort of Vars, the Odalys Résidence Pra Sainte Marie, offers ski-in, ski-out accommodation. Facing the Olympic piste and chairlift, your ski holiday rental in Vars gives you direct access to the Foret Blanche ski area. Just a 10-minute walk from your ski accommodation you will find the first shops, ideal for doing some shopping during your skiing holidays. You can also easily get to the village of Claux, located 6km from Vars via a free shuttle bus.
The Foret Blanche ski area links the ski resorts of Vars and Risoul located in the Southern French Alps. With its 185km of slopes, you will have plenty to do whether you prefer to ski or snowboard. By booking a ski holiday rental with Odalys in Vars, you will enjoy a quality ski holiday with lots of sunshine and exceptional snow conditions. Modern facilities, quality services, large free-ride areas for the more adventurous and snow parks for avid snowboarders.
Aquatic facilities : closed on Saturday
- Swimming pool (80m²) with whirlpool bath
- 2 Hammam cabins
- Fitness room, showers and changing rooms
Ski lockers
Wifi access in apartments (extra charge)
Laundry services (extra charge)
Underground car park (extra charge)
Free public car park opposite the residence
The fully furnished ski accommodation is equipped with a functional kitchenette (vitroceramic hob, microwave oven / grill, dishwasher [except for studios]), a bathroom or shower room. The apartments are equipped with TV and Wifi access (extra charge).
One 1-bedroom apartment for 4 people and two studios for 2 people are equipped for people with disabilities.
Ski area : Foret Blanche - Vars / Risoul
Minimum altitude : 1650 m - Maximum altitude: 2750 m
- 118 slopes, 185 km : 21 green, 45 blue, 42 red, 10 black
- 51 ski lifts
- Freestyle areas : 1 snowpark and 3 boardercross
With its 185 km of slopes, the « Foret Blanche » ski area, linking together the ski areas of Vars and of Risoul, is highly appreciated for the quality of its slopes and for its high-tech, modern network of snow canons guaranteeing snow all through the winter season.
The 118 slopes served by 51 ski lifts, promise hours of wonderful skiing whether you are a first-time skier or an expert skier. In Vars you have the possibility of trying night skiing on the floodlit slopes. There are also a variety of cross-country skiing circuits and paths for hiking and snow-shoeing.
Vars is also an extremely popular ski resort with free riders, by virtue of its narrow, snowy gullies, like the «Y», the «Funnel», the «Comma», the «Little Neck,» or the «Banana». The resort has 4 snowparks to satisfy all levels of snowboarders. The Varspark extends over more than 21 hectares with a boardercross and slalom courses. The Eyssina park is designed for fans of « slope style », whereas the Escondus park is a true delight for beginners and for “Jib” lovers (skiing without snow). For more advanced skiers, a “woodpark”, in the middle of the forest, enables you to snowboard on surfaces made entirely from local wood and stone.
Finally, those looking for an adrenalin rush will enjoy the challenge on the « Chabrieres » slope, with an altitude drop of 435 m and an inclination of up to 98%. This extremely steep descent is very often the scene of speed skiing records. You have the possibility of timing your descent and have this recorded for time immemorial, as you will receive a certificate at the bottom of the slope as proof ! Ready ?
During your ski holiday in Vars, in the Hautes Alpes, enjoy the many different activities offered in and around the ski resort :
- Snow-shoeing (half-day, full day or night-time)
- Well-being treatments
- Ice climbing
- Helicopter rides
- Paragliding
- Skating
- Speed riding
- Dog sleighing
- Snowscooter tours
- Paragliding
- Sledging, snake gliss
- Night-time skiing
- Cinema
- Games room
- Library, multimedia area at Vars Ste Marie
During your ski holidays in Vars in the Hautes Alpes, enjoy the many different activities offered by this ski resort in the Southern French Alps :
- The Queyras Regional Nature Park
- The Vars mountain pass
- Risoul
- Serre Ponçon
- The Montdauphin fortifications
- Guillestre
- Embrun
Conditions :
Price in Euros, per accommodation and per stay
Deposit to be paid on site on arrival : €300 / apartment
Deposit given back after inventory carried out on the day of departure or sent by post.
Check-in & check-out : :
Saturday arrivals from 5pm.
In case of late arrival please inform your residence as soon as possible. You will be told the procedure to follow.
For Saturday departures, check-out by 10am
- Cleaning kit
- Access to aquatic facilities (swimming pool, whirlpool, hammam) & small fitness room
- Access to aquatic area
- Bed linen
- Ski lockers
- TV
- End of stay cleaning included* (except kitchen and washing up)
* End of stay cleaning is included in our rates. However, please note that all accommodation must be left tidy and clean. In the event that accommodation requires a cleaning intervention other than that described in our booking conditions, this will be at the client’s charge and will be deducted from the deposit.
Price guide only, subject to modification, to be paid on site
Extra Services:
- Baby equipment (cot, high chair, bath) (pre-booking required) : €35/stay, €9/day
- Wifi access (1 connection for 2 devices only) : €8/day, €25/week, €40/2 weeks
- Laundry facilities : prices on site
- Bathroom linen (1 bath towel, 1 hand towel) : €10/set
- Sauna & hammam : €10/session/person, €45/5 sessions/person
- Underground car park : €40/week/vehicle
- Pets allowed*: €100/stay/animal (over 7 nights), €18/day/animal (under 7 nights)
* Please inform residence at the time of booking. Please supply proof of vaccinations. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times within the residence grounds.
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.
• Ski passes, preferential rates « Special Odalys »
Discounts up to 13% 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 (photo ID requested). Offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Discounts valid on pre-bookings only.
• Ski equipment, pre-book skis and snowboards with Odalys
Odalys special deals with our local partner offering discounts of 30-40% for full equipment packages (skis, ski poles, boots).
• Ski school, learn to ski for less
Discounts up to 10% off the public price for group ski lessons (downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, Snowboarding in some resorts) for the 2024/25 ski season and 20% during the Easter holidays. Offer valid on pre-bookings only made at the latest 15 days before arrival date : contact@esi-orcieres.com, online : www.esivars.com
• Ski school : Odalys future champions, ski school pick-up point at your residence
Book ski lessons for your children and the ski instructors will pick up your budding skiers at the reception of your residence! Sign up your children for group ski lessons from 5 or 6 years old up to 12 years old in the morning or afternoon.
(Minimum age, age groups, days and hours vary according to the resort’s ski school).
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 !
Use different payment methods, or even use our share payment option !
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 !
