Risoul

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

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: 5.6 °c
Min temp: -1.3 °c
Last snowed: Fri 20 Feb

Last Updated: Sat 07 Mar

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: 5.6 °c
Min temp: -1.3 °c
Last snowed: Fri 20 Feb

Last Updated: Sat 07 Mar

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)

	Sat 7 Mar			Sun 8 Mar			Mon 9 Mar			Tue 10 Mar			Wed 11 Mar			Thu 12 Mar			Fri 13 Mar			Sat 14 Mar			Sun 15 Mar			Mon 16 Mar
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy	Rather cloudy	Rather cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm	0.2 cm	0.4 cm	1 cm	1.9 cm	1.8 cm	2.1 cm	1.1 cm	0.9 cm	1.4 cm	1.4 cm	0.5 cm	0.6 cm	0.3 cm	0.2 cm	1 cm	2.6 cm	2.8 cm	2 cm	1 cm	0.7 cm	0.9 cm	0.7 cm	3.1 cm	3.8 cm	2 cm
Max temp	-0.2°c	-0.2°c	-3.6°c	-0.9°c	-0.9°c	-3.2°c	-1.5°c	-1.5°c	-3.2°c	-2°c	-2°c	-3.5°c	-1.3°c	-1.3°c	-2.9°c	-0.4°c	-0.4°c	-2.8°c	0.1°c	0.1°c	-2.8°c	-1.9°c	-1.9°c	-4.7°c	-1.3°c	-1.3°c	-3.4°c	-0.6°c	-0.6°c	-3.3°c
Min temp	-4.5°c	-3.6°c	-4.5°c	-5.1°c	-3.3°c	-3.6°c	-4.6°c	-3.7°c	-3.7°c	-3.9°c	-3.6°c	-3.9°c	-4.9°c	-3.4°c	-3.4°c	-3.4°c	-2.8°c	-3.9°c	-4.7°c	-3°c	-3.1°c	-3.8°c	-4.8°c	-5.1°c	-5.4°c	-3.6°c	-3.7°c	-3.8°c	-3.3°c	-4.2°c
Feels like temp	-9.3°c	-2.9°c	-3.6°c	-5.1°c	-0.9°c	-3.3°c	-4.6°c	-1.5°c	-3.7°c	-3.8°c	-2°c	-3.6°c	-4.9°c	-1.3°c	-3.4°c	-3.4°c	-0.4°c	-2.8°c	-4.7°c	-3.1°c	-6.6°c	-7.6°c	-6.1°c	-9.7°c	-9.4°c	-1.3°c	-3.6°c	-7.6°c	-0.6°c	-7.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy	Rather cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-0.2°c	-0.2°c	-3.6°c
Min temp	-4.5°c	-3.6°c	-4.5°c
Feels like temp	-9.3°c	-2.9°c	-3.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Rather cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.7 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	-0.9°c	-0.9°c	-3.2°c
Min temp	-5.1°c	-3.3°c	-3.6°c
Feels like temp	-5.1°c	-0.9°c	-3.3°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.4 cm	1 cm	1.9 cm
Max temp	-1.5°c	-1.5°c	-3.2°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	-3.7°c	-3.7°c
Feels like temp	-4.6°c	-1.5°c	-3.7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.8 cm	2.1 cm	1.1 cm
Max temp	-2°c	-2°c	-3.5°c
Min temp	-3.9°c	-3.6°c	-3.9°c
Feels like temp	-3.8°c	-2°c	-3.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.9 cm	1.4 cm	1.4 cm
Max temp	-1.3°c	-1.3°c	-2.9°c
Min temp	-4.9°c	-3.4°c	-3.4°c
Feels like temp	-4.9°c	-1.3°c	-3.4°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.6 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	-0.4°c	-0.4°c	-2.8°c
Min temp	-3.4°c	-2.8°c	-3.9°c
Feels like temp	-3.4°c	-0.4°c	-2.8°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Generally clear	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.2 cm	1 cm	2.6 cm
Max temp	0.1°c	0.1°c	-2.8°c
Min temp	-4.7°c	-3°c	-3.1°c
Feels like temp	-4.7°c	-3.1°c	-6.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	2.8 cm	2 cm	1 cm
Max temp	-1.9°c	-1.9°c	-4.7°c
Min temp	-3.8°c	-4.8°c	-5.1°c
Feels like temp	-7.6°c	-6.1°c	-9.7°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.7 cm	0.9 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	-1.3°c	-1.3°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-5.4°c	-3.6°c	-3.7°c
Feels like temp	-9.4°c	-1.3°c	-3.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	3.1 cm	3.8 cm	2 cm
Max temp	-0.6°c	-0.6°c	-3.3°c
Min temp	-3.8°c	-3.3°c	-4.2°c
Feels like temp	-7.6°c	-0.6°c	-7.9°c

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Resort (1860m)

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	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy	Rather cloudy	Rather cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Light snow	Rain and snow	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Generally clear	Rain/Snow shower	Light snow	Occasional snow	Light rain/snow	Occasional snow	Light rain/snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	1.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.4 cm	0.7 cm	0.2 cm	0.2 cm	1.1 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	2.4 cm	0.8 cm	0.4 cm	0.6 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.6 cm	0.9 cm	0.2 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	5.4°c	5.6°c	1.1°c	4.9°c	5°c	1.2°c	4.5°c	4.7°c	1°c	3.7°c	3.9°c	0.6°c	3.9°c	4.1°c	0.7°c	4.5°c	4.7°c	1.1°c	5.3°c	5.4°c	1.1°c	3.2°c	3.4°c	-0.5°c	4.2°c	4.3°c	0.4°c	4.8°c	4.8°c	0.9°c
Min temp	-1.3°c	1.1°c	-1.3°c	-2.9°c	1.2°c	-1.2°c	-2.7°c	1°c	-0.6°c	-1.5°c	0.6°c	-1.4°c	-2.8°c	0.7°c	-0.4°c	-1.4°c	1.1°c	-1.4°c	-2.8°c	1.1°c	-0.7°c	-1.8°c	-0.5°c	-2.6°c	-3.5°c	0.4°c	-1.9°c	-2.2°c	0.9°c	-1.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.3°c	4.8°c	1°c	-2.9°c	4.4°c	1.1°c	-2.7°c	4°c	0.9°c	-1.5°c	3.3°c	0.5°c	-2.8°c	3.5°c	0.6°c	-1.4°c	4.1°c	1°c	-2.8°c	4.7°c	1°c	-1.8°c	2.8°c	-0.5°c	-3.5°c	3.8°c	0.4°c	-2.2°c	4.3°c	0.8°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.4°c	5.6°c	1.1°c
Min temp	-1.3°c	1.1°c	-1.3°c
Feels like temp	-1.3°c	4.8°c	1°c

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Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	4.9°c	5°c	1.2°c
Min temp	-2.9°c	1.2°c	-1.2°c
Feels like temp	-2.9°c	4.4°c	1.1°c

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Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	4.5°c	4.7°c	1°c
Min temp	-2.7°c	1°c	-0.6°c
Feels like temp	-2.7°c	4°c	0.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.4 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	3.7°c	3.9°c	0.6°c
Min temp	-1.5°c	0.6°c	-1.4°c
Feels like temp	-1.5°c	3.3°c	0.5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.2 cm	1.1 cm
Max temp	3.9°c	4.1°c	0.7°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	0.7°c	-0.4°c
Feels like temp	-2.8°c	3.5°c	0.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	4.5°c	4.7°c	1.1°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	1.1°c	-1.4°c
Feels like temp	-1.4°c	4.1°c	1°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	2.4 cm
Max temp	5.3°c	5.4°c	1.1°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	1.1°c	-0.7°c
Feels like temp	-2.8°c	4.7°c	1°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.8 cm	0.4 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	3.2°c	3.4°c	-0.5°c
Min temp	-1.8°c	-0.5°c	-2.6°c
Feels like temp	-1.8°c	2.8°c	-0.5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	4.2°c	4.3°c	0.4°c
Min temp	-3.5°c	0.4°c	-1.9°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	3.8°c	0.4°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0.9 cm	0.2 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	4.8°c	4.8°c	0.9°c
Min temp	-2.2°c	0.9°c	-1.8°c
Feels like temp	-2.2°c	4.3°c	0.8°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	20/02/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	7 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	200 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	123 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	33 out of 34
	Resort opening date	Sat 06 Dec 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

France

Updated 04/03

After the madness of the last few weeks – which has seen large amounts of snowfall combined with quickly rising temperatures – things are settling down over the French Alps. Sun through the early part of this week gives way to cloud and overcast conditions, which will help elevate temperatures as warmth is trapped below this cloud cover.

The freezing line will climb from around 1,500m to the mid-2000s, entering a spring-like freeze thaw pattern overnight and throughout the day. The freezing line will peak at 2,500m before, on average, dropping again into the weekend.

The long term forecast will see a flurry of snowfall into the beginning of next week, followed by fine, dry and bright conditions as high pressure moves over the region.

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