Espace Lumière vs Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Espace Lumière and Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul are neighbouring resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Espace Lumière | Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Good | Very good |
Beginners
Espace Lumière
Good
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Good
Intermediates
Espace Lumière
Very good
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Very good
Experts
Espace Lumière
Good
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Limited
Off-piste
Espace Lumière
Not ideal
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Espace Lumière
Not ideal
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Not ideal
Families
Espace Lumière
Limited
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Limited
Snow Confidence
Espace Lumière
Limited
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Limited
Budget
Espace Lumière
Good
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Espace Lumière | Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 183.3 km | 130.2 km |
| Vertical drop | 1098 m | 1090 m |
| Lifts | 39 | 38 |
| Top elevation | 2592 m | 2722 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €60 | €54.5 |
Piste
Espace Lumière
183.3 km
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
130.2 km
Vertical drop
Espace Lumière
1098 m
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
1090 m
Lifts
Espace Lumière
39
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
38
Top elevation
Espace Lumière
2592 m
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
2722 m
Snow reliability
Espace Lumière
good snow
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
good snow
Snowiest month
Espace Lumière
No data
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
No data
Day pass
Espace Lumière
€60
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
€54.5
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Espace Lumière if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul if...
you're watching the budget.