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Risoul

The White Forest

Risoul, linked to Vars by the Forêt blanche ski area, is an XXL playground where carving, freeride sessions and a sunny atmosphere meet, all 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.

Mr Molle

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 slopes wind their way through, offering panoramic views stretching as far as the Écrins. It’s this unique link between two resorts that is its strength: two atmospheres, two characters, but a single promise: that of escape.

ESF Risoul

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.

OT Risoul

Risoul
in figures

SKI LIFTS	36
TRACKS	119
KM DESCENT	185

Bike
Reserved passes

When the road to Risoul closes to engines, it’s time for calves. From Guillestre, it’s a 14 km ascent to 1850 m: a grandiose balcony overlooking the Guillestrois region, regularly protected during the Cols Réservés des Hautes-Alpes operation.

Sport
Multi-sport tournaments all summer long

All summer long, the Risoul resort transforms its playing fields into playful arenas. Table tennis, beach soccer or basketball: multi-sport tournaments open to all liven up the resort throughout the season.

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.