Risoul

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

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 9.8 °c
Min temp: 0.5 °c

Last Updated: Fri 16 May

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 9.8 °c
Min temp: 0.5 °c

Last Updated: Fri 16 May

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	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Rain/Snow shower	Rain shower	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Generally clear	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy	Rain/Snow shower	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Mainly fair
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.2 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	1 cm	0 cm	0.8 cm	4.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	3.7°c	3.7°c	0.6°c	3.6°c	3.6°c	0.7°c	5.9°c	5.9°c	2.6°c	7.6°c	7.6°c	4.2°c	5.5°c	5.5°c	1.7°c	3.6°c	3.6°c	0.9°c	3.6°c	3.6°c	1°c	4.5°c	4.5°c	1.5°c	4.3°c	4.3°c	2°c	5.2°c	5.2°c	2.5°c
Min temp	-1.1°c	0.6°c	-3.4°c	-1.3°c	0.7°c	-3.6°c	-0.8°c	2.6°c	-1.9°c	1.3°c	4.2°c	1.1°c	3.1°c	1.7°c	0.5°c	1.3°c	0.9°c	-1.3°c	0.2°c	1°c	-2.4°c	-0.4°c	1.5°c	-2.1°c	0°c	2°c	-1.3°c	1.1°c	2.5°c	-0.5°c
Feels like temp	-4.8°c	1.3°c	0.5°c	-1.3°c	3.1°c	-2.1°c	-0.8°c	3.7°c	0°c	1.1°c	5.3°c	2.1°c	2.8°c	3.7°c	1.6°c	1.2°c	3.3°c	0.8°c	0.2°c	3.3°c	0.9°c	-0.4°c	4°c	1.4°c	0°c	3.9°c	1.8°c	1°c	3.1°c	2.3°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	3.7°c	3.7°c	0.6°c
Min temp	-1.1°c	0.6°c	-3.4°c
Feels like temp	-4.8°c	1.3°c	0.5°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	3.6°c	0.7°c
Min temp	-1.3°c	0.7°c	-3.6°c
Feels like temp	-1.3°c	3.1°c	-2.1°c

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Weather	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.9°c	5.9°c	2.6°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	2.6°c	-1.9°c
Feels like temp	-0.8°c	3.7°c	0°c

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Weather	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.6°c	7.6°c	4.2°c
Min temp	1.3°c	4.2°c	1.1°c
Feels like temp	1.1°c	5.3°c	2.1°c

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Weather	Rain/Snow shower	Rain shower	Rain/Snow shower
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	1 cm
Max temp	5.5°c	5.5°c	1.7°c
Min temp	3.1°c	1.7°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	2.8°c	3.7°c	1.6°c

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Weather	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Snow shower
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.8 cm	4.1 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	3.6°c	0.9°c
Min temp	1.3°c	0.9°c	-1.3°c
Feels like temp	1.2°c	3.3°c	0.8°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	3.6°c	3.6°c	1°c
Min temp	0.2°c	1°c	-2.4°c
Feels like temp	0.2°c	3.3°c	0.9°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	4.5°c	4.5°c	1.5°c
Min temp	-0.4°c	1.5°c	-2.1°c
Feels like temp	-0.4°c	4°c	1.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.3°c	4.3°c	2°c
Min temp	0°c	2°c	-1.3°c
Feels like temp	0°c	3.9°c	1.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	5.2°c	5.2°c	2.5°c
Min temp	1.1°c	2.5°c	-0.5°c
Feels like temp	1°c	3.1°c	2.3°c

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Resort (1860m)

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Weather	Light rain shwr	Rain shower	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Rain shower	Rain shower	Rain shower	Rain shower	Rain shower	Light rain	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Generally clear
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Snow expected	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 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 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.8°c	9.8°c	6.4°c	10.1°c	10.1°c	6.7°c	11.5°c	11.5°c	8.3°c	13°c	13°c	9.5°c	11.2°c	11.2°c	7.2°c	9.6°c	9.6°c	6.1°c	9.2°c	9.2°c	6°c	10.3°c	10.3°c	7°c	10.4°c	10.4°c	7.4°c	11.1°c	11.1°c	7.9°c
Min temp	4.4°c	6.4°c	0.5°c	2.8°c	6.7°c	0.3°c	3°c	8.3°c	1.9°c	4.8°c	9.5°c	4.6°c	6.9°c	7.2°c	4.4°c	5.6°c	6.1°c	2.4°c	4.3°c	6°c	1.4°c	3.9°c	7°c	1.9°c	4.4°c	7.4°c	2.5°c	5.3°c	7.9°c	3.3°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	7.9°c	5.9°c	2.5°c	8.1°c	6.1°c	2.7°c	9.6°c	7.6°c	4.4°c	11.3°c	9°c	6.5°c	10.6°c	7°c	5.4°c	9.1°c	5.8°c	4°c	7.8°c	5.7°c	3.6°c	9°c	6.6°c	4.1°c	9.6°c	7°c	5°c	9.6°c	7.5°c

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Max temp	9.8°c	9.8°c	6.4°c
Min temp	4.4°c	6.4°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	7.9°c	5.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.1°c	10.1°c	6.7°c
Min temp	2.8°c	6.7°c	0.3°c
Feels like temp	2.5°c	8.1°c	6.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.5°c	11.5°c	8.3°c
Min temp	3°c	8.3°c	1.9°c
Feels like temp	2.7°c	9.6°c	7.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	13°c	13°c	9.5°c
Min temp	4.8°c	9.5°c	4.6°c
Feels like temp	4.4°c	11.3°c	9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.2°c	11.2°c	7.2°c
Min temp	6.9°c	7.2°c	4.4°c
Feels like temp	6.5°c	10.6°c	7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.6°c	9.6°c	6.1°c
Min temp	5.6°c	6.1°c	2.4°c
Feels like temp	5.4°c	9.1°c	5.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.2°c	9.2°c	6°c
Min temp	4.3°c	6°c	1.4°c
Feels like temp	4°c	7.8°c	5.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.3°c	10.3°c	7°c
Min temp	3.9°c	7°c	1.9°c
Feels like temp	3.6°c	9°c	6.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.4°c	10.4°c	7.4°c
Min temp	4.4°c	7.4°c	2.5°c
Feels like temp	4.1°c	9.6°c	7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.1°c	11.1°c	7.9°c
Min temp	5.3°c	7.9°c	3.3°c
Feels like temp	5°c	9.6°c	7.5°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	0.5 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 02/05

Warm temperatures start the weekend, with the freezing line hitting 4,000m during the midday sun on Friday. This will fall, however, over the course of the long weekend, eventually hitting 2,000m on Monday evening and staying low throughout the new week.

Cloud will dominate this weekend, and with it will come precipitation. This will begin as rain on Saturday, but as things turn cooler this will turn to snow, with around 5cm falling across the region over Sunday evening, Monday and throughout Tuesday; this will fall on higher ground only as the freezing line remains on or just above 2,000m. High pressure returns in the middle of the week with plenty of fine, dry and bright conditions

Thus concludes this season’s snow overviews; thank you to everyone who has read them this season, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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