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Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche Overview

Vars | Risoul – La Forêt Blanche is an expansive ski resort with a rich history of providing exceptional skiing experiences for over 35 years. The resort has recently undergone significant upgrades, with the introduction of four new 6-seater chair lifts, new runs, and the re-establishment of the link to Risoul. It boasts an impressive range of slopes, predominantly blues, and reds, which cater to a variety of skill levels. The well-maintained and groomed slopes, combined with the breathtaking mountain views, contribute to the resort's magical allure.

The resort's ski slopes traverse a captivating white forest, providing an enchanting backdrop and adding to the fairy-tale-like ambience of the place. Coupled with the highly praised food and service in the slope-side restaurants, your skiing adventure at Vars | Risoul – La Forêt Blanche is sure to be unforgettable.

The resort is expansive, with a peak reaching 2750m and around 180km of slopes. Starting from either Vars or Risoul villages, visitors can partake in a range of fun activities, from snow parks to adrenaline rides, and off-road possibilities. The resort is also highly regarded as an excellent family location, with many easy slopes that are perfect for children.

Despite some minor concerns about the age and speed of some of the chair lifts, the resort continues to be a favorite destination for both beginner and experienced skiers. The quality of the piste conditions is often highlighted, with the 'pisteurs' doing an excellent overnight job. With stunning views, a diverse range of slopes, and a welcoming atmosphere, Vars | Risoul – La Forêt Blanche is a must-visit ski resort in the South Alpes.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

3856
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

130
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

38
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
67.0%
Intermediate
27.0%
Expert
6.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche

Where is Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche?

Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche is a ski resort in Hautes-Alpes, Briançon, Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France, at coordinates 44.5700, 6.6800.

How many lifts does Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche have?

Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche has 38 lifts, serving 130 km of marked runs and 3,856 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche?

Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche has a peak elevation of 2,722 m, a base elevation of 1,632 m and a vertical drop of 1,090 m.

How is Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche rated?

ShredIndex rates Vars | ​Risoul – La Forêt Blanche 59.3 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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3856 ac

Skiable Terrain

130km

Total Run Distance

38total

Number of Lifts

2722m

Peak Elevation

1090m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

310cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: December (62.3cm)
52.7cm
Nov
62.3cm
Dec
51.5cm
Jan
44.7cm
Feb
60.5cm
Mar
35.7cm
Apr
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