A sunny, forested resort built at 1850 m in the southern Alps, Risoul links with Vars to form La Forêt Blanche, a 185 km playground. Larch-lined runs and a young, family crowd give it an easy, friendly feel.
Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Very good · 506 reviews
Strong value for Risoul, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 506 reviews). It sits about 600 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Risoul, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 311 reviews
Strong value for Risoul, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 176 reviews
Strong value for Risoul, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Excellent · 120 reviews
Strong value for Risoul, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 175 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Risoul.
Very good · 139 reviews
Strong value for Risoul, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 172 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Risoul.
Good · 307 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Risoul.
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Built ski-in/ski-out at 1850 m among the larches, Risoul lets most apartments click in and out straight onto the snow-front.
Risoul rises in tiers of timber-clad apartments at 1850 m, deep in larch forest above the Durance valley, and connects over the ridge to Vars for a combined 185 km of sunny piste. The aspect and southern latitude mean long blue-sky days, while the tree-lined runs come into their own when the weather closes in. It draws a cheerful mix of French families and young snowboarders, and prices undercut the big-name Tarentaise resorts to the north.
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Risoul offers 185 km of pistes across 51 lifts, from 1,850 m to 2,750 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 79/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Built ski-in/ski-out at 1850 m among the larches, Risoul lets most apartments click in and out straight onto the snow-front.
Risoul has 185 km of marked pistes served by 51 lifts, between 1,850 m and 2,750 m of altitude.
Risoul counts about 72 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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