Residences Constellation Foret Blanche, Risoul

Risoul

Advantages: Good for beginners and intermediates, nice tree line pistes
Disadvantages: Long airport transfers but injoy the views

Risoul is a small ski resort linked with its neighbouring resort Vars. Risoul forms part of the Foret Blanche with over 165km of pistes. The resort is 1850m and the highest lift goes to 2750m. All the runs lead to the village so it is very hard to get lost and it is easy to meet up with friends. Risoul is very good for beginner skiers and snowboarding. But I would reckon mend any body at any abilities. The resort is about a 3 hour coach trip from Turin the closest airport. There well designed snowboarding parks with jumps and pipes. You will be intrigued to know that the speed world record is held at Risoul. There many ski shops and restaurants in the village and on the slopes. Risoul has a great night life with nightclubs and shops which stay open until late. Where ever you stay in Risoul you will never be far from the ski lifts ...

samk 14.10.2001 · Read full review
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Risoul

Advantages: Caters for all abilities, quiet at the start of the season
Disadvantages: Long trnsfer times, and it's quiet isolated

Risoul was a lucky find - I was looking for the cheapest way to spend a week learning to snowboard, so would happily have gone anywhere. As it turns out, Risoul was the only place in France with any snow the week before Christmas 2000, and so I had the time of my life. Having skiied 3-4 times, Risoul would have provided me with challenging runs, and experienced skiiers would have more than enough to do since you can buy passes that take you into surrounding valleys. But I chose to snowboard, and there were plenty of easy runs which were wide and tree-free, making it easier for others to avoid me! The instructors were typically french - very good, friendly, but frustrated with my lack of progress (I found the whole thing terrifying!!), but they certainly catered for all abilities - anyone progressing faster or slower than the rest ...

Tilly-T 20.02.2001 · Read full review
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Risoul

Advantages: Beautiful Piste
Disadvantages: Can't think of any!

Situated 1850 metres high in the Southern French Alps, Risoul is an idyllic purpose built ski resort. With enough runs to keep both amateur and expert skiiers happy, Risoul also boasts fantastic facilities for Snowboarders with great half pipes and regular competitions. There is also an ice rink situated close to the village centre. All the major travel firms are represented, and I would personally recommend Crystal. There are more than enough bars and restaurants, with an excellent choice of cuisine available. Shops are also plentiful, and ski equipment can be readily purchased if you forgot your own!! Risoul, as with all ski resorts, has a very cosmopolitan atmosphere, and would be my choice for another great holiday!! ...

joberts 10.01.2001 · Read full review
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