Here in the French Alps, we are enjoying a seemingly endless summer. It is almost November and the sunny, cloudless days show no sign of coming to an end. What does this mean for the winter ahead? Update: It is snowing all over the Alps now. But the point below still stands: the weather in…
Many ski resorts have felt the effects of recent poor winters. Investment in snowmaking is seen as a way to ensure good skiing conditions no matter what the weather does. Here is no exception. The biggest investment over the summer has been new snowmaking in Les Deux Alpes. Whether the recent trend of drier winters…
Featuring a slew of sports over four days with competitions, big names and a world record attempt, the Deux Alpes Outdoor Festival promises to kick start the summer season in style. The event is new for this summer, so it will be interesting to see how it lives up to expectations. Judging by the press…
After months of uncertainty, a rejected crowdfunding bid and the withdrawal of the biggest company in the running, the conseil municipal (town council) of La Grave has awarded the concession to run the ski lifts to SATA – the Alpe D’Huez lift company. The decision was made following a unanimous vote at a public meeting…
