Risoul (Forêt Blanche)
High altitude resort

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.

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.

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 
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!
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
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.
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.
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.

Ski Facts
Village height:
1850m (6,070ft)
Slope range:
1660m (5,446ft) - 2750m (9,022ft)
Ski area:
Foret Blanche
Piste coverage
180
Ski lifts
52
Ski runs
 110
Green
 19
Blue
 46
Red
 35
Black
 10
Snow cannons
 116
Beginners
 ****
Intermediates
 ****
Experts
 ***
Boarders
 ***
Local Ski Area
Risoul has 45 Ski runs, 10 green, 18 blue, 14 red and 3 black.

Tourist Office
+ 33 (0)4 92 46 02 60
Click to Risoul (Forêt Blanche) website
 
Accommodation
Les Balcons de Sirius and AntarésOur rating: ****
Studio Sleeps 2
(23m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed and pull out bed, 1 bathroom with bath and WC.

Studio Sleeps 3
(25m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed and pull out bed, sleeping area with single sofa, 1 bathroom with bath and WC.

1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 2-4
(c 30m2) Living area with a pull-out sofa bed that can be made into 2 single or 1 double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (can be made into a double), bathroom with bath & separate WC.

1 bedroom split level apartment sleeping 5
(c 50m2) Ground floor: living area with a pull-out sofa bed that can be made into 2 single beds or 1 double bed, shower-room & separate WC. Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 3 single beds & bathroom with bath & WC.

1 Bedroom Split Level Sleeps 6
(c 50m2) Ground floor: living area with a pull-out sofa bed that can be made into 2 single beds or 1 double bed, shower-room & separate WC. Upper floor: 1 bedroom with 3 single beds & bathroom with bath & WC.

2 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4-6
(c 45m2) Living area, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds (can be made into doubles), 1 alcove with bunk beds, en-suite bathroom with bath, shower-room & separate WC.
Véga and ConstellationsOur rating: ***
Studio Sleeps 3
(22m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed and pull out bed, 1 bathroom with bath and WC.

Apartment Sleeps 4
(25m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed, alcove with bunk beds, 1 bathroom with bath, separate WC.

Studio Sleeps 4
(22m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed, entrance hall with bunk beds, 1 bathroom with bath, separate WC.

Apartment Sleeps 6
(28m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed, alcove off of entrance hall with bunk beds, alcove with sofa and pull out bed, 1 bathroom, separate WC.

Apartment Sleeps 8
(47m2) Living/dining area with sofa bed, 1 bedroom with sofa and pull out bed, 1 bedroom with bunk beds, alcove with bunk beds, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, separate WC.
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