Risoul ski information
Risoul is part of La Forêt Blanche, one of the largest ski areas in the Southern French Alps which boasts a good snow record as well as lots of sunshine. Risoul is a compact resort, with many traditional chalet-style buildings. The resort is purpose built yet still attractive and has a lovely woodland setting and a genuine French atmosphere.
Skiing and snowboarding in Risoul
Ski Information Beginners
Risoul and Vars are ideal for first-time skiers with wide sunny nursery slopes and gentle tree-lined runs. In Risoul the beginners area is easily reached by 'bucket-lift' and there is a specially fenced off area and children's ski area. In Vars there is also a children's nursery slope with a 'magic-carpet' lift and easy slope for adults.
Ski Information Intermediates
This sensational ski area offers a huge variety of runs to test the skills of every skier. From the pretty, tree-lined runs back to the villages, to the scenic snow bowls above Risoul, the well-linked lift system provides a wealth of cruising runs. Vars offers an even wider variety of challenging pistes and the Crystal Ski Escort based in Risoul will help you to get the most from the ski area.
Ski Information Advanced
There are a number of black runs to challenge the most seasoned skier, as well as many great mogul fields on the plunging runs down to Vars. The toughest pistes can be found on the Vars side of the Crête des Chabrières, while Risoul provides plenty of great off-piste opportunities amongst the lower wooded areas and the higher snow bowls.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Risoul and Vars offer impressive snowboarding facilities. In addition to the 180kms of pistes, there is an excellent snowboard park in Vars under the TS Crevoux chair lift. Surf land in Risoul features an Olympic sized half-pipe, whilst the Espace Freestyle park might suit those looking to make their first jumps.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £207 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £226 | - |
| Lift pass + Intermediate skis | £226 | - |
| Lift pass + Superior snowboard | £240 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £183 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (5-11) | |
| First Time Ski (very low) | £244 | £209 |
| First Time Ski (low) | £274 | £234 |
| First Time Ski (high) | £274 | £239 |
| First Time Ski (very high) | £294 | £249 |
| First Time Board (very low) | £254 | £214 |
| First Time Board (low) | £284 | £249 |
| First Time Board (high) | £284 | £249 |
| First Time Board (very high) | £329 | £279 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (5-11) | |
| Improver Ski | £339 | £264 |
| Improver Board (very low) | £359 | £279 |
| Improver Board (low) | £359 | £279 |
| Improver Board (high) | £359 | £279 |
| Improver Board (very high) | £374 | £294 |
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
Risoul at a glance
Season Dates
Tuition: Low Season 4/12 - 11/2 & 17/3 - 29/4
Tuition: High Season 11/2 - 16/3
Bundles: Very Low Season 7/1 - 21/1 & 17/3 - 14/4
Bundles: Low Season 2/1 - 7/1, 21/1 - 28/1 & 10/3 - 17/3
Bundles: High Season 17/12 - 24/12 & 28/1 - 11/2
Bundles: Very High Season 24/12 - 1/1 & 11/2 - 10/3
Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Doncaster/Sheffield, Manchester, Bournemouth, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow
Transfer time
Turin 3 hrs
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
1,850m (6,069ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
180kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 57 Intermediate 36 Difficult 11 -
Longest Run
8kms
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Number of Lifts
50 (1 gondola, 1 children gondola, 17 chairlifts, 31 drag lifts)
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
