La Forêt Blanche Ski area
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Risoul Ski Area – Skiing, Sliding and Excitement in the Southern Alps
Big-mountain skiing with a southern flair
Located in the heart of the Southern Alps, the Risoul ski resort invites you to discover an exceptional ski area combining wide open spaces, high-quality snow and the pure joy of skiing for all. Between larch forests, breathtaking panoramas and innovative fun zones, skiing in Risoul is an intense experience year after year
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The Risoul Ski Area – La Forêt Blanche
The Risoul ski area is part of the vast La Forêt Blanche domain, connected with the neighbouring resort of Vars. Together, they offer 185 km of pistes reachable between 1,850 m and 2,750 m in altitude, making La Forêt Blanche one of the largest ski domains in the Southern Alps.
Thanks to its ideal exposure, natural snow supplemented by a high-performance snow-making system, and modern lifts, the area guarantees optimal skiing conditions throughout the season.
A Ski Area for All Levels
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert skier, the Risoul ski area offers slopes suitable for all levels: risoul.com
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Wide and accessible green and blue runs
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Varied red runs for progression
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Technical black runs and challenging itineraries for advanced skiers
Among the must-do runs, the famous Grande Bleue, a piste over 5 km long, lets you fully enjoy skiing in Risoul in an exceptional setting.
RISOUL 360
360° breathtaking views!
From Pointe de Razis to the Homme de Pierre viewpoint, take time to admire the majestic panorama before you. From these privileged points, you can see the surrounding mountain ridges—from the Maritime Alps to Haute-Savoie, from the Écrins massif to Queyras, from Mont Viso to Mont Blanc, and closer by, Lake Serre-Ponçon.
LABELL’AIR
Breathe, relax and recharge with a break at Labell’Aire—a relaxation area offering comfortable deck chairs, tables and seats, where skiers can calmly admire the beauty of the ski area and its breathtaking panoramas. Set your skis aside, loosen your boots and enjoy the view while recharging your energy amidst the mythical peaks of Queyras.
THE SKI AREA DIFFERENTLY
Immerse yourself behind the scenes… LaBelleMontagne offers various activities in the heart of the ski area: open the pistes with “Pisteur for a day”, meet Smog the avalanche dog at the top of the domain, visit the snow factory… and much more.
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There are spots to take stunning vacation photos—hidden gems like the Risoul apple area, at the Peyrefolle chairlift and at the Luge Dévale—with photo kiosks at the arrival of both facilities.
Freestyle and New Rides in Risoul
Risoul is also known for its fun and freestyle areas, accessible to both beginners and advanced riders.
Snowpark
The Risoul snowpark offers many options with multiple lines of modules adapted to different levels. Situated at altitude, it lets you ride in an exceptional setting while progressing safely. The signage helps you choose which line to start on and progress step by step. risoul.com
The snowpark includes:
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1 beginner line
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1 intermediate line
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1 expert line
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1 boardercross
There’s also a BBQ available at the snowpark hut from 12 pm to 3 pm every day in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
NEW NEW NEW
LA ZING
A new freestyle initiation zone in Risoul! This fun area offers modules for first-time freestyle experiences, playful progressive routes, and is perfect for learning, having fun and gaining confidence—no matter your age or level.
MEETING POINTR12-MELEZET SKI LIFTING SUMMIT => Take the blue run "L'Ecureuil"
Family Skiing and Beginner Areas
The Risoul ski area is especially appreciated for family skiing. Dedicated spaces allow beginners to discover sliding with confidence: risoul.com
The Beginner Area
You can access our Beginner Area for free with the Risoul Initiation pass (a €2 card which is rechargeable and non-refundable). Head to the Risoul 1850 ticket office to get yours. The Beginner Area includes 3 lifts, including the R1-Télépulsé and 2 rope tows, plus access to the ski school children’s garden. This large area is available to you free of charge throughout the winter season, no conditions attached! risoul.com
Risoul is thus an ideal station for learning to ski or sharing a mountain holiday with children.
OTHER SLIDES
Certain non-standard sliding devices such as véloskis, snowbike and sledgehammer, monoski, yonner and Scoot’Daines are allowed on some lifts within the La Forêt Blanche ski area.
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