The small village is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, and consists of two sites Risoul Village at meters altitude, and Risoul a ski resort at meters installed. Populated by nearly inhabitants, Risoul perfectly blends the historical heritage of the original village with sports and cultural activities offered in the resort. Very old, the village would date, according to research, the Gallo-Roman era.
The station in turn dates from the s. The village also owes its fame to the cultivation of a potato, potato Risoul, which comes only from the region. Cultivated for centuries, it is now presented as an excellent apple juice sold in the village and its canton. Full of charm, the village of Risoul await the lovers of mountains and ancient stones that find their happiness in this quiet family site. Risoul Village accommodates within it a beautiful architectural and historical heritage that bears witness to the rich history of the site.
Located at meters altitude, the ski resort of Risoul is one of the most intimate and most of the great family ski resorts. Open all year, it offers km of winter ski slopes with 45 blue runs, 21 green runs, 40 red runs and 10 black runs. The resort also offers snowmobile activities, luge runs down, Tyrolean, snowshoeing, ski touring, or wellness spa and massage parlors. Risoul Village has a beautiful church of the sixteenth century, beautifully restored.
You can still enjoy a porch with arches, traces of frescoes and an octagonal spire steeple. The town hosts the Plan Phazy sources that provide sulfur water since ancient times. Recognized for treating skin diseases, respiratory diseases and rheumatism, it is accessible via swimming pools free entrance. A viewpoint on Human Pierre, meters, you can admire the surrounding forest, the Durance valley, or the Ecrins Mountains.
A festival of humor, with many artists from all over France is organized during the month of March. It also hosts some of the very famous cycling race, the Risoul-Queyras. Have your say Add to itinerary Open map. Geographical information. Places of interest. Tourist Office of Risoul. Church of Risoul. Forest of Risoul. Leisure activities. All leisure activities around Risoul. All outings around Risoul. Hautes-Alpes ski resorts. All restaurants around Risoul.
