Latest Snowfall
Last 24 Hr
0 in.
Last 48 Hr
0 in.
Last 72 Hr
0 in.
Current Weather
Feb 8
N/A
27°F / -3°C
Related Regions: France, Grenoble, Hautes-Alpes, La Forêt Blanche, Southern Alps
Risoul
Risoul
Risoul has grown in popularity over the past two decades and is now one of the few resorts which attracts most of the major international tour operators. Although the resort has few distinguishing features it is invariably described as, very pleasant for a purpose-built centre whilst the large Foret Blanche ski area of which it is a part is the largest doorstep skiing area in the Southern Alps.
The idea to build a ski resort here dates back to the mid 1940s when the team responsible for envisaging the Espace Killy and the Trois Vallées looked at the area. However, work on Risoul did not start until 1970. The skiing, which is linked to the larger and older and 'very French' resort of Vars, takes place in sunny bowls, with most of the runs ultimately returning to the resort base, so it's hard to get lost. Pistes are usually quiet with lift queues a rarity, unlike the sun, which shines 320 days a year.
Risoul is located 300km (187 miles) north of the Mediterranean city of Nice and within the Queyras Regional Park, an area of great scenic beauty. The resort has been sympathetically designed using local larch wood and the pink stone of Guillestre region.
Elevation
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Summit9022 Ft.
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Vertical Drop2953 Ft.
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Base6070 Ft.
Terrain
Beginner Runs
18%
Intermediate Runs
39%
Advanced Runs
35%
Expert Runs
8%
KM of Nordic Open
N/A
KM Pistes
185.00
Terrain Parks
1
KM Night Skiing
N/A
Lifts
- Eight Person Lifts: 0
- Gondolas & Trams: 1
- High Speed Sixes: 2
- Quad Chairs: 8
- Triple Chairs: 4
- Double Chairs: 4
- Surface Lifts: 33
Common Misspellings
Rasool, Rasoul, Rassul, Rassull, Rasul, Riosul, Risol, Rissul, Rizal, Rosal, Russul
Important Dates
Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 10, 2011
Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 29, 2012
Years Open: N/A
Risoul Reviews
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new year risoul
Pros: great conditions,mixed ability group
Cons: spent loads -
Risoul, big ski sarea and one of cheapest in France
Pros: Big ski area, very convenient, low prices comparatively
Cons: Not a lot to distinguish resort or ski area -
Risoul Review
Risoul was great the snow wasnt prefect but it was still very skiable. there are lots of mountain bars so you can have a quick drink then ski off again. the skiing... [! full_review
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