Risoul, a region in the Southern French Alps within the Hautes-Alpes department, offers diverse terrain for outdoor pursuits. Its landscape features extensive larch and pine forests, mountain passes, and high-altitude views, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. Situated between the Écrins National Park and Queyras National Park, the area provides a varied backdrop for exploration. The region's natural environment includes crystal-clear mountain lakes and panoramic vistas of surrounding massifs and valleys.
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49.0km
02:24
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:32
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:05
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:38
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11.8km
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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04:03
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:41
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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02:30
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:43
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:48
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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01:55
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:54
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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06:11
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:47
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27.9km
02:27
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.8km
01:49
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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20.8km
02:04
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59.2km
04:40
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.6km
01:39
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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43.1km
03:33
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1,310m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.7km
02:36
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520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Risoul offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 120 routes across these sports. Users have rated the routes an average of 4.58 out of 5 stars.
Risoul Rando Park provides over 10 thematic trails, ranging from easy forest paths suitable for families to more challenging routes. These trails lead to various viewpoints and natural features. For detailed information, consult the Hiking around Risoul guide.
Risoul is known for challenging road cycling climbs, including a 14-kilometer ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%. The broader Southern French Alps region offers iconic passes over 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) like the Izoard, Galibier, and Lautaret. Explore routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Risoul guide.
Risoul caters to mountain biking with 17 varied routes spanning over 120 miles (200 kilometers), suitable for all skill levels. The Risoul Bike Park includes trails like the Family Ride for novices and the black Enduro trail of La Source d'Eau Chaude for experienced riders. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Risoul guide.
Risoul's extensive trail networks and diverse landscapes are suitable for jogging. Runners can find routes through dense larch and pine forests, with varied terrain. Popular options include loops from Risoul to Forest de Guillaume and the Risoul – Lake Pré du Laus loop. Refer to the Running Trails around Risoul guide for specific routes.
Risoul is situated between the Écrins National Park and Queyras National Park, offering panoramic views of surrounding mountains and valleys. Notable features include extensive larch and pine forests, mountain passes, and mountain lakes like Pré du Laus Lake. The region also features hot water sources at Plan de Phazy.
Risoul is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 35,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have received over 1,200 ratings, averaging 4.58 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Risoul to help plan outdoor adventures. These include guides for Hiking around Risoul, Road Cycling Routes around Risoul, Running Trails around Risoul, Cycling around Risoul, MTB Trails around Risoul, and Gravel biking around Risoul.
The official website for Risoul's Tourist Office is available for general information and planning. For direct contact, the phone number for the Risoul Tourist Office is +334 92 46 10 00.
Risoul and the surrounding Southern French Alps region provide ample opportunities for touring cyclists. The area features mythical road passes over 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) that have been part of the Tour de France. Cyclists can explore these iconic routes, as detailed in the Cycling around Risoul guide.
Yes, Risoul offers routes suitable for gravel biking enthusiasts. The diverse terrain, including forest paths and mountain trails, provides varied options for this sport. Specific routes and information can be found in the Gravel biking around Risoul guide.

