La Forêt Blanche Ski Resort Guide
La Forêt Blanche, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,750m9,022ft |
| Lowest Lift | 1,650m5,413ft |
| Nearest Airport | Turin Cuneo |
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La Forêt Blanche
The region 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 2cm1in, expected on 12 May, with around 9cm4in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,692m5,551ft | Snow to base | Snow to 1,774m5,820ft | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
La Forêt Blanche Ski Area
| 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
La Forêt Blanche Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,750m9,022ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,650m5,413ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
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.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in La Forêt Blanche, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the La Forêt Blanche Tourist Office for the latest.
