Risoul

Accommodations in Risoul

Resort Overview

Risoul ski resort, links with Vars to form the 'Domaine de la Foret Blanche', one of the largest ski areas in the Southern Alpes. It offers an endless variety of skiing over 180kms of marked piste. Even the most experienced skiers will be happy. The village itself is pretty and compact - everything is within walking distance so you will never have far to go.

On The Slopes

Risoul benefits from a well linked lift system. All the slopes return back to a central point in Risoul village where you will find a selection of restaurants and cafes – perfect for a lunch break in between ski runs. The ski school also meets here. The link between Vars and Risoul can be skied over on all blues and greens, ideal for intermediate skiers. The views are breathtaking, well worth the trip across.

Beginners in Risoul are well catered for, with lots of confidence building wide sunny nursery slopes that are set just aside from the main pistes near the village central point. There are lots of easy blues, so beginners will be able to progress quickly and confidently with a good choice of slopes. With cruising runs and pretty, tree-lined runs back to the village and extremely scenic snow bowls above Risoul, you'll be in skiing heaven!

For the more daring skiers, there are various challenging black runs. You will find the hardest pistes on the Vars side of the Crete des Chabrieres. Risoul has many great off-piste opportunities to keep you busy. These can be found amongst the lower wooded areas and the higher snow bowls.

Snowboarding

Risoul ski resort has lots to offer for snowboard enthusiasts. Under the De Cezier chair is “Surfland” which has a boardercross run, rails, quarters and an array of different sized kickers and a 100m long pipe. There is endless variety and enough to keep even the keenest of snowboarders pushed to the max.

Off The Slopes

Although Risoul is purpose built, it is an attractive village with a woodland settings and a genuine French atmosphere. There are a variety of shops, cafes and bars, and with great sunshine, a good snow record and a long season this is a fantastic choice of resort. There is a spa and health complex 10 mins walk away. Risoul is about 45minutes from Briançon which is a lively, pretty resort, well worth a visit.

Snowboard park
Tobogganing
Cash machine
Pharmacy
Tourist office
Snow shoe walking trails
Ice climbing
Snow scooters
Cinema
Cross country skiing
Bars/Restaurants
Shops and supermarkets
Paragliding
Torch light descent
Horse riding
Nightclub
Ice skating
Sports centre
Gym
Skidoo's

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