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La Forêt Blanche

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La Forêt Blanche Ski Resort Guide

La Forêt Blanche, France

Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders!
Highest Lift2,750m9,022ft
Lowest Lift1,650m5,413ft
 Nearest AirportTurin Cuneo
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La Forêt Blanche

The ski area of La Forêt Blanche comprises the ski slopes of Risoul and Vars.

Summary

The ski area includes 2 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 180km112 miles of downhill skiing, with 108 marked pistes, served by a total of 59 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in either of the ski areas of Risoul and Vars.

With ski lifts as high as 2,750m9,022ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

La Forêt Blanche is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in La Forêt Blanche, Risoul and Vars.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in La Forêt Blanche?

The next notable snow forecast is 16cm6in, expected on 28 March, with around 81cm32in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

La Forêt Blanche Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
10
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
37
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
42
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
19
Downhill
Total Length
180km112 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
59

Altitudes & Slopes

La Forêt Blanche Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,750m9,022ft
Lowest Piste1,650m5,413ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for La Forêt Blanche
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding

Ski Hire in La Forêt Blanche

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SkiSet

Ski Hire Shops in Risoul and Vars.

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Ski Lessons in La Forêt Blanche

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see La Forêt Blanche Ski Schools and La Forêt Blanche Ski Instructors.

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Location and Map

Where is La Forêt Blanche?

This ski resort is in the French Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to La Forêt Blanche is Turin Cuneo, 134 minutes drive away.

Turin Caselle, Chambery, Marseille Provence, Grenoble, Avignon, Annecy and Genoa airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

There are 59 ski lifts.

Season Dates

When is La Forêt Blanche open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

La Forêt Blanche