Risoul
The White Forest
Risoul, linked to Vars by the Forêt blanche ski area, is an XXL playground where tapered carving, freeride sessions and a sunny atmosphere all come together in the heart of unspoilt nature. Altitude rhymes with adrenalin… and authenticity.
Risoul,
energy in all seasons
In Risoul, the mountains are experienced differently. In summer, toboggans race down the slopes, offering shared thrills and laughter. For cyclists, the climb up to Risoul has become a classic: 14 kilometers of effort, 1,000 meters of ascent and a finish at the summit already enshrined in Tour de France legend.
The White Forest,
the strength of the bond
Linking Vars and Risoul, La Forêt Blanche lives up to its name: a sea of fir trees where the trails weave their way through, offering panoramic views stretching all the way to the Écrins. It’s this unique link between two resorts that makes its strength: two atmospheres, two characters, but a single promise: that of escape.
Serre de l’Homme
The track
It’s the kind of white ribbon that commands respect from the very first turn. It rises like a natural ramp, designed for sharp skiers who like to feel their thighs burn and their stopwatch race. Wide but never complacent, it alternates steep walls and deceptive flats, forcing you to relaunch again and again. A demanding descent, both brutal and sumptuous, where every mistake is paid for in cash, and where exhilaration comes at the price of daring.
Risoul
in figures
| SKI LIFTS | 36 |
| TRACKS | 119 |
| KM DESCENT | 185 |
Risoul highlights
Culture
Risoul en rit
The Drôle d’hiver Comedy Club takes up winter residence in the resort of Risoul. Stand-up comedians are on hand all season long.
Bike
Risoul ascent
This is a legendary and much-loved route. The 14 km climb to the resort is a challenge, just a stone’s throw from the famous Col Izoard.
Practical notebook
- Trail map
- Webcam
- Snow bulletin
- Lodging
Need advice?
The tourist office,
your local ally
Good deals, ideas for activities, personalized advice: don’t hesitate to come and meet or contact the Tourist Office teams to make the most of your destination.
Risoul
1 Rte des Chalps, 05600 Risoul
See also
Destinations
Guillestrois-Queyras
