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Essentials
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Resort Height
1,850m (6,069ft)
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Transfer time
Turin 3 hrs
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Typical costs
· small beer £2.25 · litre of milk £0.90 · bottle of house wine £8.00 · cup of coffee £1.40
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Doncaster/Sheffield, Manchester, Bournemouth, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
4
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
5
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So what's it like?
An attractive, modern village with a huge shared ski area
Risoul ski resort is linked with Vars, part of La Forêt Blanche, one of the largest ski areas in the Southern French Alps. With high altitude skiing, the area boasts a good snow record, as well as lots of sunshine. The slopes are generally uncrowded and there are a large variety of gentle slopes, more challenging pistes, as well as an abundance of off-piste possibilities. The ski area offers a lot of good freeriding for snowboarders and also boasts an excellent snowboard park. The resort is compact and purpose built, yet still attractive, with numerous traditional chalet-style buildings, in a lovely woodland setting and a genuine French atmosphere. The busy main street has a small range of shops, bars and restaurants. Risoul is a good resort for families and the ski school operates a ski kindergarten.
Ski information
Beginners
Risoul and Vars are ideal for first-time skiers with wide sunny nursery slopes and gentle tree-lined runs. In Risoul the beginners area is easily reached by 'bucket-lift' and there is a specially fenced off area and children's ski area. In Vars there is also a children's nursery slope with a 'magic-carpet' lift and easy slope for adults.
Intermediates
This sensational ski area offers a huge variety of runs to test the skills of every skier. From the pretty, tree-lined runs back to the villages, to the scenic snow bowls above Risoul, the well-linked lift system provides a wealth of cruising runs. Vars offers an even wider variety of challenging pistes and the Crystal Ski Escort based in Risoul will help you to get the most from the ski area.
Advanced
There are a number of black runs to challenge the most seasoned skier, as well as many great mogul fields on the plunging runs down to Vars. The toughest pistes can be found on the Vars side of the Crête des Chabrières, while Risoul provides plenty of great off-piste opportunities amongst the lower wooded areas and the higher snow bowls.
Nightlife
• quiet and informal with a number of popular bars to choose from • The Yeti, La Licorne, Bar Babao, Snowboard Café and Le Cherine
Activities
· outdoor ice-skating rink in Risoul · 35kms of snowshoe and walking trails · skidoo rides · cinema · parapenting · microlite flights
Eating out
Very reasonably priced and lots of choice · Pizzas from €9 · 3-course meal from €15 · Cheese or meat fondue from €20 including wine and dessert · L'Assiette Gourmande for excellent French cuisine and Le Cherine. Or why not try La Tradideria, La Dalle en Pente and La Marmitte
Private Transfer
From Turin airport
One-way (arrival) from £64 pp. Return from £122 pp.Money Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
Our best deals to Risoul
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 17 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Risoul in France | Self catering |
£427 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 17 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Risoul in France | Self catering |
£460 based on 4 sharing |