La Forêt Blanche

Location of the alpin ski area — La Forêt Blanche

Alpine ski area — La Forêt Blanche

Linking the resorts of Vars and Risoul, the Foret Blanche forms a territory of 185 km of runs — one of the largest ski areas in the Southern Alps. Its evocative name comes from its exceptional setting in the heart of a magnificent and vast larch forest covering a large part of its slopes. Straddling the Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the ski area benefits from a unique combination: the generous sunshine typical of the south, combined with a dry and cold climate that preserves excellent snow quality throughout the season. Extending from 1,650 to 2,750 metres altitude, the Foret Blanche offers very varied terrain served by 34 modern ski lifts. The 109 runs are well distributed for all skier profiles: 17% green and 46% blue runs — ideal for beginners and families, with well-equipped dedicated zones. The long Grande Bleue run, for example, allows a 5 km descent. 29% red and 8% black runs — offering fine challenges for more experienced skiers. Beyond traditional alpine skiing, the ski area is renowned for its complete snowpark, offering several ability levels and a boardercross. Original activities such as Pisteur d’un jour and snowmaking factory visits at Vars allow discovery of behind-the-scenes resort operations.

Runs and ski lifts — La Forêt Blanche

Average lift age: 28 years

The average age of ski lifts in France is 34 years.

Ski pass prices — La Forêt Blanche

For the 2026-2027 season, the alpine ski pass for La Forêt Blanche (58.00 €) is 39.3% more expensive than the French average (41.63 €). Its ski area is five times larger than the national average and its lift fleet is 99% larger than the national average.

Between 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, the day pass for La Forêt Blanche is unchanged, compared with +3.3% on average across the 133 French alpine ski areas with prices on record for both seasons.

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