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Risoul Ski Resort Guide

Risoul, France

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length180km112 miles
Highest Lift2,750m9,022ft
Resort Height1,850m6,070ft
 Nearest AirportsTurin Cuneo and Turin Caselle
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Risoul

The ski area of Risoul is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,850m6,070ft, with 180km112 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Risoul is part of the La Forêt Blanche ski area with access to 180km112 miles of downhill skiing, with 108 marked pistes, served by a total of 59 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Risoul itself (180km112 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other La Forêt Blanche ski resort of Vars. Risoul is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Vars.

The ski resort itself is at 1,850m6,070ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,750m9,022ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Risoul is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Risoul.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Risoul is 2km1 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Les Vautours'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Risoul?

The next notable snow forecast is 22cm9in, expected on 19 November, with around 66cm26in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

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Ski Area Stats

Risoul Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 2km1 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1425km16 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1838km24 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
1015km9 miles
Downhill
Total Length
180km112 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
30km19 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
26

La Forêt Blanche Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
10
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
37
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
42
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
19
Downhill
Total Length
180km112 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
59

Altitudes & Slopes

Risoul Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,750m9,022ft
Resort Altitude (Risoul)1,850m6,070ft
Lowest Piste1,650m5,413ft
Max Vertical1,100m3,609ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, W

Risoul has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east and west.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Risoul
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Risoul

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Risoul Ski Schools and Risoul Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Risoul?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Briançon, Hautes-Alpes.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Risoul is Turin Cuneo, 134 minutes drive away.

Turin Caselle, Chambery, Marseille Provence, Grenoble and Avignon airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 26 ski lifts are able to uplift 22,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 35km22 miles of ski runs, with 25 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Risoul open?

 Open from : 14 December 2024.

 Closes : 6 April 2025.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Risoul