Risoul Ski Resort Guide
Combined with the neighbouring resort of Vars, Risoul offers almost 180 km of piste that should keep most people happy. The two resorts make the La Foret Blanche ski area. The resort is more low-key than many of the Alpine resorts but it should not be overlooked. Risoul boasts a good snow record and the off-piste opportunities are plentiful. Experts may look at the piste map and be disheartened but there are plenty of steep runs out there that are unmarked. This just sums up the understated nature of the Risoul. One possible criticism is the relatively slow lift network. However, this is being upgraded over time. Off the slopes, the village of Risoul seems to be friendly with less of the attitude that can be found in some of the bigger resort complexes.
Resorts close to Risoul include:
Vars (4 km),
Ceillac en Queyras (9 km),
Crevoux (12 km),
Arvieux en Queyras (14 km),
Molines en Queyras (17 km),
Select Risoul Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Risoul, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 44 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 2750 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 20% Int: 70% Adv: 10% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 900 m |
X-Country: 30 km |
| Lifts: 26 (7 chair lifts, 18 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: Yes |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 1 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 17 |
Acres of ski: - |
| Bars: 17 |
Nearest Airport: Grenoble |
| Nearest Train: Montdauphin - Guillestre |
Tourist Info Phone:: +33492460260,
Risoul Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Risoul
Matt from United Kingdom writes:
I've been to Risoul with a group of friends (mixed ability) for the last 2 seasons, and we found that the ski area was fantastic for all of us. There's some good off-piste, the park in neighbouring resort Vars is great, and the setup was also great for beginners. The area is below the tree line which means that it's also really attractive to ski around and it's extensive enough that we never got bored.
The resort village was also great - plenty of services/small supermarkets etc. The bars were cool and there's a nightclub in town that was great fun.
Only drawback is that it's a little bit difficult to get to - but that's probably why its such good value and makes it even better once you're there :)
2011-09-29 |
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- Season opens: 10 Dec 2011
- Season closes: 29 Apr 2012
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