Risoul

For purpose-built convenience, 185km of pistes and tree-lined runs, Risoul ticks lots of boxes.

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 9.9 °c
Min temp: -1.4 °c

Last Updated: Fri 25 Apr

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 9.9 °c
Min temp: -1.4 °c

Last Updated: Fri 25 Apr

Risoul is a purpose-built village, located right at the foot of the main access lifts.

The linked ski area with the neighbouring resort of Vars is extensive, snowsure and served by 43 lifts. Unfortunately only 8 of these are fast so getting around can take a while, although recent upgrades have made a big difference in certain key sectors. That being said, the slopes offer great variety. The runs immediately above the resort are gentle greens and blues, whilst further up at the Pointe de Razis and into Vars, there’s some steeper terrain – including some challenging off piste from the summit of Chabrieres.

Most accommodation is a stone’s throw from the slopes so is very convenient and family-friendly. Away from the slopes there’s not a huge amount to do, but there’s a decent number of bars and restaurants to keep you entertained in the evening. Grenoble is the closest airport, with the drive still taking around 3 hours. Nice and Lyon are around 4 hours away by car.

Resort website: www.risoul.com

Pros and cons

Great value resort, on and off the slopes
High altitude so holds snow well, plus lots of tree runs
Very convenient base village and easy access to the pistes

Lift system could do with an upgrade in key locations
Few challenges for advanced and expert skiers
Fairly long transfer from the airport

Risoul Piste Map

Top (2683m)

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Weather	Clear skies	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Light snow	Snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Partly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Light snow shwr	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Rain shower	Rain/Snow shower	Light snow shwr
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	2.6 cm	7.9 cm	0.9 cm	0.3 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	3.3°c	3.4°c	-0.1°c	2.8°c	2.8°c	-1.2°c	-0.7°c	-0.5°c	-2.1°c	1.6°c	1.8°c	-0.4°c	4.4°c	4.7°c	1.4°c	6°c	6°c	2.4°c	6.5°c	6.5°c	3.1°c	7.1°c	7.1°c	3.6°c	6.4°c	6.4°c	3.5°c	6.3°c	6.3°c	2.9°c
Min temp	-5.7°c	-0.1°c	-3.6°c	-2.5°c	-1.2°c	-2.3°c	-2.4°c	-2.1°c	-3.5°c	-2.6°c	-0.4°c	-2.7°c	-0.9°c	1.4°c	-2°c	-0.2°c	2.4°c	-0.9°c	0.7°c	3.1°c	-0.1°c	1.6°c	3.6°c	0.8°c	1.9°c	3.5°c	0.5°c	1.8°c	2.9°c	0°c
Feels like temp	-5.7°c	0.8°c	-0.1°c	-2.5°c	2.5°c	-1.2°c	-5.7°c	-3.7°c	-5°c	-6°c	-0.8°c	-0.4°c	-3.6°c	3.9°c	1.3°c	-0.2°c	5.4°c	2.2°c	0.6°c	4.6°c	2.8°c	1.4°c	6.4°c	3.3°c	1.7°c	4.4°c	3.2°c	1.6°c	4.3°c	2.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.3°c	3.4°c	-0.1°c
Min temp	-5.7°c	-0.1°c	-3.6°c
Feels like temp	-5.7°c	0.8°c	-0.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	2.6 cm	7.9 cm
Max temp	2.8°c	2.8°c	-1.2°c
Min temp	-2.5°c	-1.2°c	-2.3°c
Feels like temp	-2.5°c	2.5°c	-1.2°c

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Snow expected	0.9 cm	0.3 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-0.7°c	-0.5°c	-2.1°c
Min temp	-2.4°c	-2.1°c	-3.5°c
Feels like temp	-5.7°c	-3.7°c	-5°c

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Weather	Rather cloudy	Light snow shwr	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm
Max temp	1.6°c	1.8°c	-0.4°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	-0.4°c	-2.7°c
Feels like temp	-6°c	-0.8°c	-0.4°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.4°c	4.7°c	1.4°c
Min temp	-0.9°c	1.4°c	-2°c
Feels like temp	-3.6°c	3.9°c	1.3°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6°c	6°c	2.4°c
Min temp	-0.2°c	2.4°c	-0.9°c
Feels like temp	-0.2°c	5.4°c	2.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.5°c	6.5°c	3.1°c
Min temp	0.7°c	3.1°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	0.6°c	4.6°c	2.8°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	7.1°c	7.1°c	3.6°c
Min temp	1.6°c	3.6°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	1.4°c	6.4°c	3.3°c

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Max temp	6.4°c	6.4°c	3.5°c
Min temp	1.9°c	3.5°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	1.7°c	4.4°c	3.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	6.3°c	6.3°c	2.9°c
Min temp	1.8°c	2.9°c	0°c
Feels like temp	1.6°c	4.3°c	2.7°c

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Resort (1860m)

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Weather	Clear skies	Clear skies	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Occasional rain	Rain	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Rain shower	Rain shower	Rain shower
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Max temp	9.8°c	9.9°c	6.2°c	9.1°c	9.1°c	4.7°c	6.8°c	6.8°c	4.5°c	8.9°c	8.9°c	5.9°c	11.1°c	11.2°c	7.7°c	12.9°c	13°c	9°c	13.3°c	13.3°c	9.4°c	13.5°c	13.5°c	9.7°c	12.7°c	12.8°c	9.3°c	12.5°c	12.5°c	8.7°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	6.2°c	0.6°c	1.6°c	4.7°c	1.8°c	2°c	4.5°c	0.5°c	1.6°c	5.9°c	1.2°c	2.6°c	7.7°c	2.2°c	3.6°c	9°c	3.2°c	4.4°c	9.4°c	4.2°c	5.6°c	9.7°c	4.8°c	5.8°c	9.3°c	4.3°c	5.5°c	8.7°c	4.1°c
Feels like temp	-1.4°c	8.1°c	5.6°c	1.5°c	7.4°c	4.4°c	1.9°c	6.3°c	4.2°c	1.5°c	8.2°c	5.5°c	2.4°c	10.2°c	7.3°c	3.3°c	11.8°c	8.5°c	4.1°c	11.9°c	8.9°c	5.2°c	12.3°c	9.2°c	5.5°c	11.4°c	8.9°c	5.2°c	11.3°c	8.3°c

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Max temp	9.8°c	9.9°c	6.2°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	6.2°c	0.6°c
Feels like temp	-1.4°c	8.1°c	5.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.1°c	9.1°c	4.7°c
Min temp	1.6°c	4.7°c	1.8°c
Feels like temp	1.5°c	7.4°c	4.4°c

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Max temp	6.8°c	6.8°c	4.5°c
Min temp	2°c	4.5°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	1.9°c	6.3°c	4.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8.9°c	8.9°c	5.9°c
Min temp	1.6°c	5.9°c	1.2°c
Feels like temp	1.5°c	8.2°c	5.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.1°c	11.2°c	7.7°c
Min temp	2.6°c	7.7°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	2.4°c	10.2°c	7.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.9°c	13°c	9°c
Min temp	3.6°c	9°c	3.2°c
Feels like temp	3.3°c	11.8°c	8.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	13.3°c	13.3°c	9.4°c
Min temp	4.4°c	9.4°c	4.2°c
Feels like temp	4.1°c	11.9°c	8.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	13.5°c	13.5°c	9.7°c
Min temp	5.6°c	9.7°c	4.8°c
Feels like temp	5.2°c	12.3°c	9.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.7°c	12.8°c	9.3°c
Min temp	5.8°c	9.3°c	4.3°c
Feels like temp	5.5°c	11.4°c	8.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12.5°c	12.5°c	8.7°c
Min temp	5.5°c	8.7°c	4.1°c
Feels like temp	5.2°c	11.3°c	8.3°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	16.7 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 06 Dec 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

France

Updated 15/04

Winter seemingly returns to the French Alps this week, with temperatures dropping and snow falling across many areas. After the freezing line peaks at 3,000m on Tuesday, this drops back to 1,750m across most of the French Alps on Wednesday and THursday, as unsettled weather and precipitation return to the region. This will bring a around a foot of snow to areas above this elevation through the middle of this week.

After a brief pause – which will see the odd fleck of sun and the freezing line climbing to 2,500m – the freezing line then takes a long walk off a short pier, plummeting to 500m overnight Saturday into Sunday. A belt of snow will hit the region, too, bringing around half-a-foot to most elevations. This will be an incredibly useful top up to lower elevations that have, perhaps, struggled in recent spring conditions.

High pressure means Sunday should be fairly clear, but more unsettled weather and snow moves in through the new week.

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