Risoul links with Vars to provide skiers with a great variety of pistes
opening up from a delightfully sunny plateau. The resorts form part of the Domaine de la Forêt Blanche, one of the largest ski circuits in the Southern French Alps, offering 180kms of well
groomed pistes.
Choose this resort for:
Extensive ski area catering for all levels of ability.
Traditional French resort and atmosphere.
The well known 'Snow Park' is a boarders paradise, divided into the 'White Park' an area for beginners amongst the pines, the
'Black Park' for intermediates and experts at 2600m offering amazing views across the Massif des Ecrins and the Half Pipe for experienced riders. There are extensive snowmaking capabilities
which ensure good conditions even late in the season. Risoul has a distinctly French feel and offers a friendly atmosphere for schools.
On The Slopes
Our lift pass includes all 51 lifts and 180kms of the Forêt Blanche, covering both Vars and Risoul.
Rising from a sunny plateau the seemingly endless variety of skiing will keep even the most experienced skiers
happy. Beginners are well catered for with large nursery slopes and gentle green runs to help build confidence. Pupils will quickly progress to the various
chairlifts which open up a wonderful variety of blue and red runs back down to village level.
The area is a paradise for all grades of skier with 11 black, 40 red, 45 blue and 22 green runs. Intermediate and advanced skiers will enjoy the ride up on
the Clos Chardon or over to the Platte de la Nonne chairlift which opens up the link over to Vars via the Col du Vallon. From here the experts will not want to
miss the fantastic views from the top of the Col de Crévoux.
Risoul has its own snowboard park with wide smooth pistes for beginners. Boarders will also find lots of challenges on the resort's range of red and blue runs, not forgetting the half pipe for those big air jumps.
Off The Slopes
Groups can enjoy the good range of shops, cafés and bars in addition to the natural ice skating rink and horse drawn sleighs. There is also a disco in resort.
Ski Facts
Beginners
*****
Intermediate
*****
Advanced
***
Off-Piste Grade
***
Kms of Piste
180
No. of Runs
Green
17
Blue
40
Red
37
Black
10
Longest Run
8km
Number of Lifts
51
Highest Lift
2750m
Lift Capacity
45,000 skiers per hour
Snow-Making Facilities
58km of artificial snow cannons
Cross Country
33km
Glacier
No
Snowboarding
4 x snowparks, 1 x half-pipe, 1 x superpipe
Children's Facilities
Bébé Club (6m-3yrs) Marmotte (3-6) Ptits Montagnards (6-12)
The area is a paradise for all grades of skier with 11 black, 40 red, 45 blue and 22 green runs. Intermediate and advanced skiers will enjoy the ride up on
the Clos Chardon or over to the Platte de la Nonne chairlift which opens up the link over to Vars via the Col du Vallon. From here the experts will not want to
miss the fantastic views from the top of the Col de Crévoux.
