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Risoul can be reached by rail from the local train station, by air and road from Marseilles International Airport, or by road via the main autoroutes from the north of the country. The most convenient mode of transport in this case is a flight to Marseilles and a connecting shuttle bus to the resort. However, high-speed TGV trains are available from Paris to Valence, Aix or Grenoble, with a connecting train to the station at Mont-Dauphin, and a short bus transfer to Risoul.

By car, Risoul is 7 hours, 30 minutes (719kms) from Paris, with a total road toll cost of about €38. Take the A6 autoroute from Paris south towards Lyon and Grenoble. Close to Grenoble, head towards Sisteron and Gap via the A480. Travel towards Briançon via RN 94, and on to the resort at Guillestre.

By train, you can catch the high-speed TGV to Valence, Aix or Grenoble direct from Paris and take a local SNCF train to the station at Mont-Dauphin. The train station is around 15km from the resort and is serviced by a regular bus.

Marseilles is the nearest international airport at only 2 hours, 30 minutes travel time. A shuttle bus from the airport to the resort with White Shuttles is available on Saturdays. Alternatively, you can hire a car and travel up from Marseilles towards Aix-en-Provence, and then follow the A7 until the A51 junction. Head towards Sisteron and travel along the A51 following the signs to Gap before travelling towards Briançon via RN 94, and on to the resort at Guillestre.

WHY WE RECOMMEND IT?



Risoul, in the south-east of the French Alps, is a pleasant family friendly resort usually offering good snow conditions and many days of sunshine. There are snow canons to supplement snow if it becomes sparse. Together with neighbouring Vars, Risoul forms the Foret Blanche ski area and provides one hundred and eighty kilometres of pistes.

A cable car and over fifty-five lifts service the area and provide easy access to the slopes. Risoul has become a popular centre for snowboarders with the Surfland snow park providing terrain that suits all levels of ability. Though novices, family groups and intermediate skiers will enjoy the many kilometres of tree-line skiing, there are fewer runs for advanced skiers.

There are however good opportunities for off-piste skiing and there are mogul runs down to Vars. There is ample tuition with ski schools for children as well as adults. The resort also offers crèche facilities for babies from six months. Vaccination certificates are a requirement.

Risoul offers good snow conditions and, situated in the southern Alps, also long days of sunshine. It is a reasonably priced family friendly resort offering value for money. Risoul has a relaxed atmosphere where evenings are spent in restaurants and bars enjoying the company of family and friends.

Although Risoul ski holidays accommodate all levels of ability, the resort is very popular with families and first time skiers. It also attracts many snow boarders.

Apres-ski in Risoul
The resort of Risoul offers a quaint atmosphere with a small selection of intimate bars and restaurants. There are a couple of clubs in the village for the livelier skier, but the emphasis at this resort is on relaxation. There are some alternative activities available such as ice-skating, swimming, bowling, snowshoeing and skidoo, as well as some impressive walking trails.

There are also a cinema, two nightclubs and the option to ice-skate, snowshoe, skidoo, bowl and swim. A member of the winter club ‘les Petits Montagnards’, Risoul follows a strict charter ensuring quality service and facilities for children.

The resort of Risoul sits at 1,850m and offers access to one of the largest ski areas in the country. With a small number of bars and restaurants, an authentic Alpine atmosphere, and great skiing for beginners and children, Risoul is popular with couples and families alike.

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About the ski resort Risoul

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Risoul is part of the Domaine de la Foret Blanche, the fourth-largest ski area in France. It is set among some stunning tree-lined views and boasts a fantastic array of slopes and facilities for the beginner.

Risoul has access to 180kms of pistes, consisting of 112 runs, with 60 per cent of runs suitable for beginners, 33 per cent for intermediates and seven per cent for the advanced. There are 56 lifts servicing the area, including the amazing eight-person lift allowing up to 3,000 skiers an hour. The village sits at 1,850m, with the highest lift reaching 2,750m and a vertical drop of 1,200m.

There are 40kms of cross-country skiing in the area with some great off-piste and forest trails. Snowboarders can take advantage of a great snow park with some fantastic hits, kickers, table-tops, a 600-metre vertical descent and a long, steep pipe.

The season begins in early December and runs through to late April. There is good snowfall throughout the season, and rates vary depending on what dates you choose to visit

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Risoul forms a sort of snow bowl, with many of the après ski selections taking place at the bars, restaurants and shops in the middle. An assorted array of Risoul hotels offers nothing short of luxury: heated swimming pools, doorstep ski access, spas and onsite restaurants. Accommodation in Risoul includes apartments, chalets, duplexes, studio apartments and lodges.

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Airport connections

Nearest Airport: Turin (153km)
Bus from airport
Shuttle from airport

Number of ski slopes: 108
Ski slopes: 180 km
 

 
 

 

Details about ski resort

Night skiing False
Opening date: 12.12.2009
Closing date 25.4.2010
Maximum vertical drop (m): 900
Artificial snow (%): 37
Longest slope (km): 3

General information

Min. altitude: 1650m
Max. altitude: 2750m
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Lift facilities

Drag lift True
Chair lift True
Cable car
Gondola True

Connected resorts

Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True
Connected resorts Risoul - Vars
Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 180

Connected resorts

Half pipe True
Fun park True
Corner True
Wave rides True
Snowboard cross True
Jumps True
Slides True
Boxen True
Snowboard park description 3 snowparks on the Foret Blanche
Different levels of snowparks mean more freedom pleasure and safety for both beginner and expert riders.

Cross country skiing

Classic cross country runs (km) 35
Skate cross country runs (km) 35

Additional activities

Snow tubing True
Curling
Tobogganing
Paragliding True
Sleigh trips
Heli skiing
Dog sled
Ice skating True
Winter hiking True

Public infrastructure

Indoor pool
Indoor tennis
Sauna True
Hot spring
Fitness centre True
Casino
Massage centre True
Camping

Children

Child slope True
Child lift True
Children's park True
Childcare True
Child carpet lift False

Gastronomy

Restaurants 17
Bars / Pubs 15
Discotheques 1
Ski huts

Rentals

Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True
Rent-a-snowboard True
Rent-a-touring ski True
Rent-a-telemark ski True
Rent-a-sport outfit True
Ski depot True
Rent-a-car False
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Sporting activities

Tennis True
Beach volley True
Inline skating
Kayak True
Paintball
Animal observation spots True
Adrenaline park True
Hunting
Squash
Basketball
Cycle paths
Canoe True
Gliding
Panorama flights True
Archery
Diving
Badminton
Football
Surfing
Hiking True
Fishing True
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Nordic walking
Volleyball True
Skateboard True
Sailing
Horse riding True
Mini golf True
Cave exploring
Running paths
Golf
Golf holes

Mountain bike

Signposted MTB routes
Downhill route
Free ride route
Bike park

Climbing

Fixed rope route True
Climbing park
Climbing centre
Climbing tours

Adventure

Rafting True
Paragliding True
Bungee jumping
Canyoning True
Hydrospeed True
Adrenaline park True

Course, school, guidance, animation

Tennis True
Climbing True
Kayak True
Public animation True
Badminton
Mountaineering
Horse riding True
Squash
Surfing
Paragliding True
Golf
Sailing
Nordic walking

Nature experience

Zoo
Petting zoo
Stables
Nature trail True
National park

Rentals

Bicycle / Mountain bike True
Surfing / Sailing
Kayak True
Canoe True
Walking boots True
Mountain sports equipment True
Nordic walking poles
Boats
Fishing equipment
Scooter, motorcycle

Public infrastructure

Supermarket True
Camping True
Chemist True
Cinema True
Railway station
Bowling
Internet café True
Billiards

Public wellness

Solarium
Thermal spa True
Bathing river
Fitness centre
Outdoor pool True
Bathing lake
Massage centre True
Indoor pool
Beauty farm
Sauna centre True
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