Risoul

Resort Overview

Risoul ski resort, links with Vars to form the 'Domaine de la Foret Blanche', one of the largest ski areas in the Southern Alpes. Ski holidays in Risoul offer good scope for skiers with a good variety of marked piste covering over 180km. Even the most experienced skiers will be happy. The village itself is pretty and compact - everything is within walking distance so you will never have far to go.

On The Slopes

Risoul ski resort benefits from a well linked lift system. All the slopes return back to a central point in Risoul village where you will find a selection of restaurants and cafes � perfect for a lunch break in between ski runs. The ski school also meets here. The link between Vars and Risoul can be skied over on all blues and greens, ideal for intermediate skiers. The views are breathtaking, well worth the trip across.

Beginners in Risoul are well catered for, with lots of confidence building wide sunny nursery slopes that are set just aside from the main pistes near the village central point. There are lots of easy blues, so beginners will be able to progress quickly and confidently with a good choice of slopes. With cruising runs and pretty, tree-lined runs back to the village and extremely scenic snow bowls above Risoul, you'll be in skiing heaven!

Risoul ski resort offers the more daring skiers a good range of challenging black runs covered on your pass. You will find the hardest pistes on the Vars side of the Crete des Chabrieres. A Risoul ski holiday has many great off-piste opportunities to keep you busy. These can be found amongst the lower wooded areas and the higher snow bowls.

Risoul Snowboarding

Risoul has lots to offer for snowboard enthusiasts. Under the De Cezier chair is “Surfland” which has a boardercross run, rails, quarters and an array of different sized kickers and a 100m long pipe. There is endless variety and enough to keep even the keenest of snowboarders pushed to the max.

Off The Slopes

Risoul skiing holidays are always a popular choice with our guests and although it is purpose built, it is attractive with a woodland setting and a genuine French atmosphere. There are a variety of shops, cafes and bars, and with great sunshine, a good snow record and a long season this is a fantastic choice of resort. There is a spa and health complex 10 mins walk away. Risoul is about 45minutes from Brian�on which is a lively, pretty resort, well worth a visit.

Facilities include:
• Snowboard park
• Tobogganing
• Cash machine
• Pharmacy
• Tourist office
• Snow shoe walking trails
• Ice climbing
• Snow scooters
• Cinema
• Cross country skiing
• Bars/Restaurants
• Shops and supermarkets
• Paragliding
• Torch light descent
• Horse riding
• Nightclub
• Ice skating
• Sports centre
• Gym
• Skidoo's

Call us on 01273 810777 or rocket.info@rocketski.com at rocket.info@rocketski.com if you require further information about a ski holiday in Risoul. Alternatively, you can find out more about skiing and snowboarding holidays in France and view our other ski resorts in France