This week offers a true alpine experience — six days of guided off-piste skiing and ski touring in one of France’s most scenic and least-known regions.
Based in Risoul 1850 , at the heart of the Southern French Alps , you’ll explore the wide, uncrowded terrain of the Queyras National Park , a high-altitude area renowned for its reliable snow cover, sunshine, and stunning mountain views.
From the trip description by Mountain Tracks
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- LessonsA professional local ski coach-led week focused on exploration and some instruction
- 1 coach : 6 guests
- Resort and backcountry guidingGuided by an off-piste coach , each day is tailored to conditions and the group’s ambitions
- 1 guide : 6 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Skill 2
- Stamina 2
- These tours will involve around 3-5hrs of skinning per day, achieving around 800 – 1000m of vertical ascent. We would expect you to be able to skin to a pace of 300m of vertical ascent per hour.
- Confident off-piste skiers with previous ski touring experience who wish to explore varied terrain under the guidance of a local off-piste instructor. You should be comfortable skiing in mixed snow conditions and managing daily ascents.
- Sport
- Ski
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What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass · partly
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- all guide fees and expenses
- 7 nights B&B Hotel accommodation in Risoul in SnowChill Hotel 4* + free accès Sauna & Gym + 1 floating tank session free
- 6 guided ski days
- Skipass: 6 days
Not included
- Transfers
- evening meals in Risoul
- lunches and beverage
- personal insurance
- equipment hire
- travel to/from Risoul
- local transfers and uplift costs
Day by day
Please note the route and daily objectives may vary depending on weather, snow conditions, and group experience.
- Day 1: Travel to Risoul 1850.You should aim to arrive by late afternoon. There will be a welcome meeting and a briefing with your guide to run through the week ahead. This is an opportunity to discuss the plans and objectives for the week, to ask any questions you may have and to check you have all the equipment you need.
- Day 8: Depart after breakfast.
From the trip description by Mountain Tracks
Where you stay
7 nights B&B Hotel accommodation in Risoul in SnowChill Hotel 4* + free accès Sauna & Gym + 1 floating tank session free
Getting There
Travelling to Risoul from the UK is relatively simple, with direct flights from London and other major UK airports. The closest airports to Risoul are:
Turin (Italy): Approx. 2.5 hours by road (direct flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham)
Grenoble (France): Approx. 3 hours by road (direct flights from London, Bristol, and Manchester)
Marseille (France): Approx. 3.5 hours by road (direct flights from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh)
Airport transfers to Risoul are readily available, with shuttle buses, private transfers, and car hire options for direct routes to the resort. Shared shuttle services are the most affordable, while private transfers offer convenience, especially if travelling with ski gear. Alternatively, renting a car allows you to explore the surrounding areas at your leisure.
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Dates and prices
- Mar 13 – Mar 20, 20272026/27 · 8 days1,695 GBPFrom £1,695 per personAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "Sat 13 Mar - Sat 20 Mar" (2027), £1695.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
For groups keen to experience an extra challenge, heli-skiing can be arranged directly with your guide on an ad-hoc basis (subject to weather, snow conditions, and a local supplement).
All our ski tours are led by experienced and qualified guides. In most cases, this means IFMGA-certified Mountain Guides, although some trips may be led by aspirant guides or local professionals, depending on local regulations and safety considerations.
From the trip description by Mountain Tracks
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