Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul

Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul

Hautes-Alpes, France

France

Photo by Yann Allegre · Unsplash

Piste

127km

Vertical

1090m

Top altitude

2722m

good altitude

Lifts

38

Best for

IntermediatesAdvanced skiersReliable snowAprès-skiGroups

Season

December – April

About Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul

Nestled in the beautiful Hautes-Alpes, Forêt Blanche: Vars/Risoul offers 127km of varied pistes, making it an excellent choice for families and mixed-ability groups. With a vertical drop of 1090m and a top elevation of 2722m, the terrain includes something for everyone, featuring 14% green runs for beginners, 52% blue for those looking to improve, and a decent selection of red and black runs for more experienced skiers. Open from December to April, the resort is well-equipped with 38 lifts, ensuring easy access to its diverse slopes and a relaxed atmosphere for your ski holiday.

Typical costs

Adult lift pass

£298

for 6 days

Accommodation

from £65–£380

per person/night

Ski hire

from £100

for 6 days

Indicative 2025–26 season prices.

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Terrain breakdown

Green (23 runs)14%
Blue (86 runs)52%
Red (44 runs)27%
Black (12 runs)7%

165 runs total

Ratings

Prestige
Beginners
Average3
Intermediates
Good4
Advanced
Good4
Snow reliability
Good4
Off-piste
Average3
Après-ski
Good4
Family friendly
Average3
Non-skiers
Average3
Value for money
Average3
Groups
Good4

Rated 1–5 by our editorial team.

Transfer times from airport

TRN(Turin)2h 51m
CMF(Chambéry)3h 23m
GNB(Grenoble)3h 30m
LYS(Lyon)3h 56m
MXP(Milan Malpensa)3h 56m
GVA(Geneva)4h 17m
NCE(Nice)4h 23m
BGY(Milan Bergamo)4h 29m

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