50km from Briancon and 35km from the lake of Serre-Poncon, RISOUL (1850m) is a purpose-built resort whose wooden, slate-roofed buildings blend in well with the surrounding scenery. Its location at the gate to the Queyras Regional Park, facing the Ecrins Massif make it quite an attractive destination.
IN and AROUND RISOUL: Come and explore the neighbouring town of Guillestre, the remains of its mediaeval centre, its monumental fountain; Montdauphin overlooking the Durance Valley...
OTHER ACTIVITIES Hiking, climbing, whitewater sports at the river (15km away), horse-riding centre, tennis, archery, mini-golf, lots of classes (judo, music, magic) Lots of entertainment during the day and in the evening which are presented on Sunday morning at the resort's welcome drink.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed, up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
Come and breathe the purest air right at the top of the highest mountain in Europe. The Alps display a glorious array of wildlife, flowers and plants which you will discover by taking one of the many mountain paths...
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.