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Is this the end of free mountain rescue in France?

A new report says that charging for services is ‘legitimate and necessary’

Avalanche deaths in France: Why so many this year?

There have already been 12 deaths since Christmas

New bill targets skiers under influence of alcohol or drugs

There are not currently any specific rules on skiing while under the influence

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French ski resorts report excellent Christmas despite less snow than last year

Bookings are up and non-snow related activities are also on the rise

The French resort where you can ski until July

The resort is set to remain open to the public and not only to professionals

French ski resort in the Pyrenees announces end of skiing due to lack of snow

Authorities are instead planning a ‘four season model’ – but some locals are not happy

New ski night train will link Paris to the French Alps

The Travelski Night Express will begin service this December and start selling tickets in May

Is now a good time to get a bargain ski holiday in France?

Offers abound for cut-price accommodation, passes, and hire as season prepares to end

France’s only free ski slope closes: Which other resorts are considered at risk?

A report has identified the most vulnerable stations in the face of climate change and lack of snow

French ski resort opens for first time in seven years - thanks to snow

It is the first time it has had enough snowfall since 2018

Skiers risk a fine (and even criminal charges) for these offences in France

From ‘speeding’ down slopes to drunkenness, we look at the rules of the mountains

Trenitalia rivals SNCF to offer train service to French ski stations

The service is a clear sign of the Italian operator’s strategy for the French ski resort market

The top 20 cheapest ski stations in France named in new study

France has one of the lowest rates for ski passes in the world

No snow: Largest ski resort in Pyrenees delays its opening date

So far the only snow has been a light covering of artificial powder at 2,500 metres altitude

French Alps officially win 2030 Winter Olympics (with some conditions)

‘We believe in the future of our mountains,’ said President Macron, after the bid was voted through

‘Incompatibility of French-UK Covid systems harming French ski season’

Constant Covid-related rule changes - and issues between systems - are making life very difficult for the ski industry, says the head of a French Alps’ accommodation business

MAP: French ski slopes begin to reopen after Covid closure losses

It comes after the Covid-19 pandemic all but closed ski resorts last year, after all ski lifts were closed, with station directors saying they ‘are looking forward to seeing clients back’

French ski stations celebrate snowfall: Opening dates and rules

After a dry October, this week’s snowfall is expected to stick and comes days before some stations open for the season. A decision on health pass rules is now awaited

No health pass needed for French ski lifts if Covid cases keep falling

A plan in case the health situation worsens over winter will be confirmed by the government in the coming weeks

Winter sports

Is this the end of free mountain rescue in France?

Avalanche deaths in France: Why so many this year?

New bill targets skiers under influence of alcohol or drugs

French ski resorts report excellent Christmas despite less snow than last year

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More communes in France distribute Asian hornet traps

Second death and homes evacuated as Storm Nils batters south-west France

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The French resort where you can ski until July

French ski resort in the Pyrenees announces end of skiing due to lack of snow

New ski night train will link Paris to the French Alps

Is now a good time to get a bargain ski holiday in France?

France’s only free ski slope closes: Which other resorts are considered at risk?

French ski resort opens for first time in seven years - thanks to snow

Skiers risk a fine (and even criminal charges) for these offences in France

Trenitalia rivals SNCF to offer train service to French ski stations

The top 20 cheapest ski stations in France named in new study

No snow: Largest ski resort in Pyrenees delays its opening date

Human error may have caused Val Thorens ski lift crash, says prosecutor

Closure of major ski station in France pushed back by one year

2024-25 dates for ski slopes to open in French Alps and Pyrenees

French Alps officially win 2030 Winter Olympics (with some conditions)

French mountain resorts now offer much more than just skiing

France makes bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics

French-British snowboarder Charlotte Banks aims for Olympic success

Five-year-old British girl dies in ski accident in France

‘Heartbreaking’: Ski industry devastated by new UK-France tourism ban

‘Incompatibility of French-UK Covid systems harming French ski season’

MAP: French ski slopes begin to reopen after Covid closure losses

French ski stations celebrate snowfall: Opening dates and rules

No health pass needed for French ski lifts if Covid cases keep falling