Ski resorts near Toulon?

As its name suggests, Orcières Merlette is located at an altitude of 1,850 meters (its highest point being at 2,725 meters). In this ski resort near Toulon, suitable for skiers of all levels, the sunshine is exceptional.
Orcières Merlette has a 100-kilometer ski area and a snowpark. Nevertheless, cross-country skiing enthusiasts are not left out, as the resort is an ideal destination for practicing this discipline (theNordic area offers a green slope, a blue slope, 4 red slopes, and a black slope).
Warm, festive, family-friendly resort, visitors can find several fun activities there: go to the leisure complex, paraglide, snowshoe, or experience the thrill of ziplining.

With a 180-kilometer ski area (connected to La Foux d'Allos), this ski resort near Toulon is a destination appreciated by all generations. Pra Loup has a snowpark, 4 boardercrosses, and 3 fun zones. For a family stay, in addition to essential ski lessons and the snow garden, the resort is equipped with a daycare and offers multiple activities, such as Snake Gliss Pra Loup.

Relaxed and also attracting a clientele of young adults, Pra Loup knows how to entertain visitors: ice rink, snowmobiling, snow biking, Praloops toboggan (tobogganing over 1,000 meters of glide), or lively evenings.

With its fortress built by Vauban and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Serre-Chevalier stands out from other ski resorts near Toulon. As such, it attracts beginner skiers as well as experts and off-piste fans, as well as non-skiers coming solely for the beauty of the town and the surrounding panorama. They also enjoy the many possible activities, such as hot water swimming or ice driving, night snowmobiling, paragliding, dog sledding, or the numerous quality restaurants the resort has to offer.
The 250-kilometer ski area, with its quality snow cover, is exceptional, as is the snowpark. For those who prefer to discover nature, they can go snowshoeing or try fatbiking.

Allow approximately 4 hours of travel to reach this alpine ski, snowboard, and cross-country ski resort.

Ski resort near Toulon, Vars first seduces with the exceptional panorama it offers visitors. You can notably see Mont Ventoux and Mont Blanc there. Connected to Risoul, it is part of the Forêt Blanche ski area (one of the largest in the Southern Alps), with 185 km of slopes and 36 lifts. Vars particularly attracts snowboarders, as it has 7 snowparks and 1 boardercross. As for the Chabrières slope, it is designed for high speed, some skiers even reach 260 kilometers/hour there.
The village of Vars offers multiple activities for families and young people. Indeed, the ski resort near Toulon claims to know how to combine sport and party, for example with the Gliss & Mix concept (accommodation and 3-day/3-night ski pass, plus free access to a concert).
You can also find multiple activities there: ice rink, boardercross, luge track (for children and adults), exploration of an ice cave, or night skiing.

Vars is also recognized for the quality of its wellness establishments (baths, massages, spas...), where you can relax on a day off or after skiing.

Bringing together the village of Val d'Allos, the village of La Foux d'Allos, and that of Seignus, in this ski resort near Toulon you will discover a traditional architecture, blending wooden chalets and stone houses. Many activities for all ages exist on site: pony rides, hikes, speedriding, paragliding, archery...

The ski area includes 65 slopes (mostly blue and red slopes), as well as secured freeride areas. You can also enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, etc.

Going to Val d'Allos also represents a unique opportunity to discover the fauna and flora of the Mercantour National Park. An opportunity to spot chamois, ermines, or more exceptionally, capercaillies and wolves.

Of course, departing from Toulon, your options are not limited to this list of resorts. You can also go skiing or snowboarding quickly by visiting Orres, Dévoluy, L’Argentière-la-Bessée, Isola 2000, etc. or why not by heading towards the Massif Central. It's up to you to choose according to what you're looking for during your mountain holidays : chalet at the foot of the slopes or accommodation away from the crowds? Sensational activities or a quieter family stay? Alpine skiing or Nordic skiing? Rather beginner areas or red and black slopes? Low, medium, or high altitude stay? The many ski resorts in France near Toulon leave you the choice, for snow holidays that suit you!