Moutain range
Embrunais - Parpaillon
Altitude
1850 m
Interconnected ski domains
La Forêt Blanche
Alpine skiing
185 km of tracks
From 1850m to 2700m
green slopes
blue slopes
red slopes
black slopes
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Risoul mostly features buildings and chalets that are clad with wooden and stone shingles, so it sits perfectly amidst the surrounding larch forests and 185 km of pistes in the La Forêt Blanche ski area.
Moutain range
Embrunais - Parpaillon
Altitude
1850 m
Interconnected ski domains
La Forêt Blanche
Alpine skiing
185 km of tracks
From 1850m to 2700m
green slopes
blue slopes
red slopes
black slopes
Located at 1,850 m altitude in the heart of the southern Alps at the gateway to the Parc National des Écrins, the resort of Risoul has a ski area with 185 km of pistes shared with the resort of Vars.
Historic resort
Constructed amidst a larch forest, the resort of Risoul opened in 1969. The resort was founded when the surrounding hamlets joined forces to combat youth migration towards the cities.
Today, the resort of Risoul is well-renowned and is a haven of peace and quiet that is perfect for a family holiday. It caters for all of your needs: shopping, local crafts, ski rental outlets, clothing stores, caretaking service, etc.
Ski area
The beautifully-named La Forêt Blanche ski area is the result of the linkup between Risoul and Vars. Both resorts have combined forces to offer a modern ski area with over 185 km and 116 pistes to hurtle down under the magnificent blue sky.
Indeed, the snow conditions in Risoul are frequently perfect, with brief intense falls of snow followed by unbroken sunshine. That is the real asset of this dry and cool climate in the southern Alps.
In the vicinity, there are many unmissable places to discover including the Serre-Ponçon lake, Queyras National Park and the Mont-Dauphin fort, etc.
Good to know
- Pleasant climate with generally good skiing conditions
- Family-friendly resort with all the amenities
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