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Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Risoul is one of the many ski resorts in the French Hautes-Alpes. The resort, which is 12 km above the original village of Risoul, is also known as Risoul 1850 or Risoul Station. It partners with neighbouring Vars to create 185 km worth of connected ski routes, divided over 113 slopes. It's tucked away in a rather remote spot of the French Alps, making it one of the cheaper winter sports destinations and a popular pick among young people and families.
Due to its fairly remote location and limited access by road, Risoul isn't the most easily reachable ski resort (which was one of the main reasons of the 1974 bankruptcy).
Read in the guideThe station itself is not very big, and especially when you're not carrying your ski or snowboard gear, it's fairly easy to make your way on foot.
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