APARTMENTS EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with oven/microwave & dishwasher, telephone, television and balcony.
The residence LES BALCONS DE SIRIUS is situated 300m from the centre and ski lifts, at the foot of the slopes and 300m from the nursery and the ESF ski school.
This recently-built residence is 8-storeys high and has a lounge with open fire.
FREE OF CHARGE
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Fitness suite with swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and fitness room (children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
PAYABLE SERVICES
- Bar with open fire, restaurant.
- Cot hire for under 2's - 12 euros/stay ; high chair - 6 euros/stay. (both subject to availability).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
(state at time of booking and pay locally)
- Bed linen and towels included.
- LCD flatscreen TV.
- Pets not permitted.
Preferential rates on Domaine "Foret Blanche" lift passes if you book now with your accommodation. :
See price table
> STUDIO 3 PERSONNES (S3)
STUDIO SLEEPS 3 (S3) approx 25m², bathroom, living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed, alcove with sgl sofa bed.
> DUPLEX 5 PERSONNES (X5)
1 BEDROOM SPLIT-LEVEL APARTMENT SLEEPS 5 (X5) approx 50m², Ground floor : living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed, shower. Upstairs : 1 bedroom with 3 sgl beds, bathroom.
> 2 PIECES 4 PERSONNES (24)
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT SLEEPS 4 (24) approx 30m², bathroom, living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed, twin bedroom.
> 3 PIECES CABINE 6 PERSONNES (36K)
2 BEDROOM ALCOVE APARTMENT SLEEPS 6 (36K) approx 45m², living area, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 alcove with bunks, bathroom and shower.
CHILDREN
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required)
Halte Garderie (6mths-3years) - Tel.0033 492 46 29 37
ESF Kindergarten (3s and over) - Tel.0033 492 46 19 22
Mini-Club "P'tits Montagnards" (6-12s) - Tel.003 492 46 29 37
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Local Ski Area:
'Forêt Blanche' domain linking Risoul to Vars.
180km of ski runs served by 57 lifts, 1 snowpark.
6-day 'Foret Blanche' lift pass (08/09 prices):
Adult: 161 euros
Junior (5-11s)and senior citizens (65-74 years): 137.50 euros
Child under 5 and senior citizens: free.
Ski Schools:
ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel.0033 492 46 19 22
www.ski-ecole.com/risoul
ESI International Ski School - Tel.0033 492 46 20 83
www.esirisoul.com
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 30 Km
Cross-country skiing: 30km of trails, split between Vars (4km of trails) and Risoul (26km of trails) (2 loops - free access).
THE AREA
B>Leisure:
Snowshoeing, natural skating rink, snow scooters, paragliding
Cinema, nightclubs, bars, shopping centre.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Useful Information:The resort is within easy reach by coach from Montdauphin train station (17km). The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday:
> shops
> bars and restaurants
> sport shop
> launderette
> doctors and pharmacy.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 492 46 02 60 or log on to www.risoul.com
As Europe's highest mountain range, the Alps offer visitors to the region a wide range of wildlife, flowers and plants which can be discoverd by taking a mountain walk through breathtaking scenery.
Visitors can also discover the region's many small villages with colourful histories whilst revitalising themselves in the fresh mountain air.
In winter, those who prefer not to ski can try a wide range of other activities, such as snowmobile driving, ice skating, dog-sledding, and snowshoeing.
Train stations: Grenoble, Gap, Montdauphin/Guillestre. Airports: Grenoble, Marseille, Toulon, Nice.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
'LA FORET BLANCHE' domain links the resorts of Vars and Risoul.
Although a purpose-built reort, Risoul has maintained a traditional village atmosphere, making it ideal for families. The resort is located at the gates of the Queyras Regional Park and faces the Massif des Ecrins, Vars benefits of the same location and facilities.
Height: 1650m-2750m.
Total pistes: 180km of ski runs + 2 snowparks.
Cross-country skiing: 4km of trails in Vars and 26km of trails in Risoul (2 loops - free access).
*Lift pass prices (6 days): 161 euros/adults, 137.50 euros/children aged 5-11 years inclusive and senior citizens aged 65-74 years inclusive, children under 5 years and senior citizens over 75 years free.
