Essentials
Resort Altitude
1850m
Snow Range
1650m to 2750m
The Mountain
Piste area - 180
Black runs - 10
Red runs - 37
Blue runs - 57
Nursery slopes - 2
Mountain cafes - 9
Snow cannon - 116
Parks - 2
Pipes - 0
Transfers
Grenoble 2.5hrs
Ratings
Queues - 8
Lifts - 2
Cafes - 6
Snow - 6
Extent - 6
Transfer - 5
Charm - 4
Scenery - 6
Eating Out - 6
Apres Ski - 5
Resort Profile For Risoul
High and sunny with a genuine French atmosphere
Situated in the Foret Blanche ski area in the Southern French Alps, Risoul offers access to some of the most picturesque slopes in the Alps. Its remote location – Turin, Genoble and Chambery airports are all 3 hours away - equals relatively quiet slopes. The resort is compact and offers plenty of ski-in/ski-out accommodation. It isn’t the most attractive village. However, a recent refurbishment programme has gone someway to rectify this and together with the development of some wooden chalets have provided a more traditional feel to the resort. It has won French Government awward for its approach to families and will suit most groups. The Apres-ski is lively with a good mix of bars and restaurants. Other facilities include an ice rink and a cinema.
Resort Pros
- The ski area, linked with Vars, is one of the most picturesque in the Alps.
- High, sunny slopes to suit mainly beginners and intermediates.
- Family friendly.
- Relatively uncrowded lifts and pistes.
- Good value for money.
- Lots of ski-in, ski,out
Resort Cons
- Advanced skiers and snowboarders will find the terrain limited.
- Little to do off the slopes.
- Long transfer times.
Best For
- Mixed ability families.
- High mileage cruisers.
Worst For
- Boarders and experienced skiers.
SlopeSeeker Tips
Head for the the famous Surfland - one of the best fun parks and half-pipes in France.