Is Risoul a good resort for beginners?

Yes, Risoul is well regarded for its slope-side beginner areas, green and blue runs through the forest and ski school with French-speaking instructors. The Forêt Blanche ski area offers a gentle progression towards more challenging runs.

How do I get to Risoul?

Briançon TGV station is 45 minutes by road, Gap station is 1h15. Turin airport is 2 hours away, Marseille airport 3 hours. The road is accessible year-round with snow tyres in winter. Shuttles link Briançon station to the resort.

Is Risoul open in summer?

Yes, Risoul runs an active summer season from June to September: bike park, hiking, rock climbing, paragliding and access to Lac de Serre-Ponçon. Rental rates are significantly lower than in winter.

What is the connection between Risoul and Vars?

Risoul and Vars are linked by the Forêt Blanche ski area (185 km of pistes). A single lift pass covers both resorts. In summer, mountain biking and hiking are also shared between the two.

Are Risoul rentals suitable for groups?

Yes, our chalets accommodate up to 12 guests and our larger apartments up to 8. For bigger groups we can also reserve several nearby properties. Contact our team for a tailored quote.

Vacation Rentals in Risoul

A sunny family resort in the heart of the Forêt Blanche: quality chalets and apartments in Risoul with CasaBooking.

Risoul: A Sunny Family Resort in the Hautes-Alpes

Perched at 1,850 metres in the Hautes-Alpes, Risoul enjoys exceptional sunshine — more than 300 days per year — and a ski area linked to Vars within the Forêt Blanche. With 185 kilometres of pistes winding through larch forests and sun-drenched slopes, the resort attracts families and skiers of all levels.

In summer, Risoul becomes an outdoor adventure hub: mountain biking, hiking towards Lac de Serre-Ponçon, rock climbing and paragliding in a bright, unspoiled alpine setting. Its relaxed atmosphere and accessible pricing make it a compelling alternative to the larger Savoyard resorts.

Our Quality Accommodation in Risoul

CasaBooking offers a selection of comfortable, well-located properties in Risoul 1850, right in the heart of the resort.

Family Chalets with Open Fireplaces

Our timber chalets combine traditional mountain warmth with modern amenities. Fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas and ski lockers: everything is designed for a convivial family or group holiday.

Slope-Side Apartments

Located within easy reach of the ski lifts, our apartments offer true ski-to-door convenience. Slope-facing balconies, practical storage and thoughtful layouts for a hassle-free stay.

Residence-Style Properties with In-Resort Services

Our Risoul 1850 residences provide hotel-style services: a welcome desk, optional housekeeping and access to a pool and wellness area depending on the property. The perfect blend of apartment independence and hotel comfort.

Activities in Risoul and the Forêt Blanche

In winter, the Forêt Blanche ski area spans 185 km of pistes between Risoul and Vars, with a well-regarded snowpark, secured beginner areas and ski touring routes. The resort also offers a skating rink, tobogganing, snowshoeing and torchlit descent evenings.

In summer, Lac de Serre-Ponçon (30 minutes away) offers swimming, sailing and paddleboarding against a stunning backdrop. Hiking trails wind through flower-filled alpine meadows, while Risoul's bike park draws mountain bikers of all levels. Rock climbing, paragliding and an aerial adventure park complete the offering.

CasaBooking in Risoul: Attentive Mountain Service

Our concierge service keeps pace with resort life: ski pass and equipment delivery, grocery drop-offs on arrival, housekeeping between stays and activity and restaurant recommendations.

Risoul property owners: we optimise occupancy across both seasons with dynamic pricing, reservation management, maintenance and professional promotion of your property on major platforms.