The larch, the tree of light
Risoul is a station of light. The larch has understood this well, as it needs intense light to thrive. Here, the sun favors the growth of 900,000 of these southern trees; it runs through the entire Guil valley with a unique brilliance; it illuminates ski enthusiasts who shine on the slopes; and long after the ski area has closed, it still lights up the snow front where holidaymakers are lounging.
The larch likes to have its feet cool and its head in the sun, which is why it feels so comfortable in Risoul, a mountain town located between 900 and 2750 m above sea level. The larch is the only European conifer to lose its needles in winter, after gradually browning them in autumn. In spring, young shoots dress the larches in a soft green... and the cycle begins again for this forest which changes color with each season!
Larch is an essential characteristic of Risoul. Its inhabitants still use it as construction timber, as evidenced by the facades of the chalets in the hamlets and the small buildings in the resort. Anxious to best preserve this rich forest that has made its reputation, Risoul has been working since the construction of its station in partnership with the National Forest Office to maintain and protect it.
Larch from Guillestrois, particularly from Risoul, is renowned for its rot-proof qualities. This is why the Venetians used it extensively in the 6th century during the construction of their now famous city. Today, Guillestrois larch is used exclusively for local construction
The larch likes to have its feet cool and its head in the sun, which is why it feels so comfortable in Risoul, a mountain town located between 900 and 2750 m above sea level. The larch is the only European conifer to lose its needles in winter, after gradually browning them in autumn. In spring, young shoots dress the larches in a soft green... and the cycle begins again for this forest which changes color with each season!
Larch is an essential characteristic of Risoul. Its inhabitants still use it as construction timber, as evidenced by the facades of the chalets in the hamlets and the small buildings in the resort. Anxious to best preserve this rich forest that has made its reputation, Risoul has been working since the construction of its station in partnership with the National Forest Office to maintain and protect it.
Larch from Guillestrois, particularly from Risoul, is renowned for its rot-proof qualities. This is why the Venetians used it extensively in the 6th century during the construction of their now famous city. Today, Guillestrois larch is used exclusively for local construction
