Risoul, the mountain with a relaxed vibe

Altitude, larch forests, Southern Alps sunshine: in Risoul, winter means freedom… and unpretentious enjoyment.

Panorama montagne à Risoul

Risoul: The essential

Friendly, sporty, and bathed in light: a resort that doesn’t try to overdo it.

Max altitude 

2550 m

Domaine

Forêt Blanche

Trail

Around. 85 km 

Total number of slopes

45

  • green slopes: 10
  • blue slopes: 18
  • red slopes: 14
  • black slopes: 3

Risoul: winter with a Southern Alps & nature feel

What stands out first in Risoul is the pure Southern Alps air and the generous sunshine (with around 300 days a year). The village sits at about 1,850 m, nestled among larch trees, forests, and peaks rising up to 2,550 m—enough vertical for breathtaking turns and wide-open views. With the “La Forêt Blanche” ski area, Risoul links with Vars to offer around 185 km of slopes: a vast playground without losing its authentic charm.

Here, you ski through the trees, alternating gentle blues with more ambitious reds, and exploring a few blacks when adrenaline calls. The “family + sport” balance is clearly present:

  • well-designed beginner areas,
  • fun zones,
  • as well as more demanding sections to fully enjoy winter and the thrill of skiing.

As for the atmosphere, it’s understated, simple, yet lively: wooden and stone chalets, pedestrian streets, and sunny terraces after a day on the slopes. Far from the crowds—or at least in a more measured version than the flashy mega-resorts—Risoul embraces an authentic mountain spirit.

The result: you come for the skiing, you stay for the space and the charm. Risoul is “great outdoors” winter in the south, without compromising on enjoyment. Simple, generous, and full of warmth.

Chiens de traîneaux dans la forêt enneigée

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Risoul in summer: escape in the heart of alpine forests

When the snow melts, Risoul in summer reveals a welcoming, green mountain landscape, with larch forests, scenic trails, and sunlit open spaces. An ideal destination to unwind, hike, and enjoy outdoor activities in a friendly atmosphere in the heart of the Southern Alps.

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