Vars, Hautes-Alpes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vars
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The mountainous landscape around Vars
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 Vars
Location in France
Vars
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes | |
| Arrondissement | Briançon | |
| Canton | Guillestre | |
| Intercommunality | Guillestre | |
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92.2 km2 (35.6 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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528 | |
| • Density | 5.727/km2 (14.832/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05177 /05560
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| Elevation | 1,320–3,381 m (4,331–11,093 ft) (avg. 1,650 m or 5,410 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Vars is a commune, which is like a small town or district, located in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It is nestled high in the beautiful French Alps, known for its stunning mountain views and winter sports.
Vars: A Popular Ski Resort
Vars is very famous for its amazing ski resort. A ski resort is a special place where people go to ski, snowboard, and enjoy other winter activities. Vars offers a huge area for skiing with 185 kilometres (about 115 miles) of ski slopes. These slopes are perfect for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
The resort is part of a larger ski area called "La Forêt Blanche" (The White Forest). This area connects Vars with another resort, Risoul. Together, they offer even more slopes and lifts for a fantastic winter adventure.
Who Lives in Vars?
The population of a place tells us how many people live there. As of January 2019, about 528 people live in Vars. The number of people living in Vars has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 245 | — |
| 1968 | 433 | +76.7% |
| 1975 | 779 | +79.9% |
| 1982 | 897 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | 941 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 637 | −32.3% |
| 2008 | 606 | −4.9% |
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Getting Around Vars
To travel to and from Vars, people mostly use roads. The D431 and D902 are two main roads that pass through the commune. These roads help connect Vars to other towns and cities in the region. They are also used by visitors coming to enjoy the ski resort or the beautiful mountain scenery during the summer.
See also
In Spanish: Vars (Altos Alpes) para niños
