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Risoul (Forêt Blanche) High altitude resort |
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| Resort description |
This attractive & convenient purpose built resort is set among the trees with views over Ecrins National Park. Started up in 1977 built in a traditional style it embraces the classic French atmosphere. It is a high resort so is reasonably snow-sure, and benefits from an excellent snow and sunshine record. This resort is one of peace and tranquillity, and is good for families and intermediate skiers.
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Risoul
Ready
for the 05/06 season the Peyrefolle drag lift was
replaced by a more efficient chair lift. They have
also introduced 2 terrain parks with half pipes, and
hand-rails etc.
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Ski School
Established
in 1971 and located at the heart of the resort, ESF
offer a variety of group and private ski and
snowboard lessons to adults and children (4 years +
for skiing and 8 years + for snowboarding).
ESF
Risoul has more than 80 qualified and friendly
instructors.
The
Piou-Piou
childrens club provides fun and
safe activities as well as skiing to the 3-4 year
olds.
Unfortunately
Ski Collection cannot pre-book Ski School in
Risoul.
For more
information please visit
www.esf-risoul.com
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Lift Passes
Lift
passes give you access to the Risoul ski area (180km
of slopes).
For more
information about Risoul lift passes please select
here
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| The Skiing |
| Risoul is great for first and second time skiers. The slopes are mainly north facing but you can connect with the sunnier slopes of neighbouring Vars via Pointe de Razis and the lower Col des Saluces. All Slopes range from 1850m resulting in good reliability of snow, and there is also the possibility of tree lined skiing. Almost all the runs return to the village so it's practically impossible to get lost! |
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| Après Ski |
| Risoul offers many mountain restaurants, ranging from pizzerias to traditional French cuisine. There are also many restaurant and cafés with terraces facing the sunny slopes. Après ski is quite lively and informal here, with a number of friendly bars and night clubs to choose from |
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| Amenities |
| A choice of ski schools and child care facilities, a launderette, cafes and sandwich shops along with supermarkets, banks, hardware stores, tobacconists, pharmacies, a post office and various sports shops. |
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| Activities |
| Risoul offers a range of activities other than skiing for all ages and tastes. Why not try snow-biking, ice skating, paragliding, snow-shoeing or visit the cinema or games hall. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 640 miles, approximately 10 hrs 10 mins.
Airport access: Chambery: 125 miles, approximately 2 hrs 35 mins. Grenoble: 140 miles, approximately 3 hrs 5 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1850m (6,070ft) |
Slope range: |
1660m (5,446ft) - 2750m (9,022ft) |
Ski area: |
Foret Blanche |
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| Piste coverage |
180 |
| Ski lifts |
52 |
| Ski runs |
110 |
| Green |
19 |
| Blue |
46 |
| Red |
35 |
| Black |
10 |
| Snow cannons |
116 |
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| Beginners |
**** |
| Intermediates |
**** |
| Experts |
*** |
| Boarders |
*** |
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| Local Ski Area |
Risoul has 45 Ski runs, 10 green, 18 blue, 14 red and 3 black. |
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