Michael Fulton
Eurostar's expanded Snow train service for 2025-26 promises easier access to French Alps resorts. But what does this really mean for UK skiers and riders?
Michael Fulton
The latest international ski tourism data reveals stark industry concentration, with just nine countries dominating global skiing. The USA leads with 60.5 million visits, whilst China shows explosive growth and traditional Alpine destinations face different challenges from climate change to currency strength.
Michael Fulton
A recent cold snap has brought snow to the French Alps in July, with snowfall recorded at altitudes above 2,300m. This unusual weather event has captured attention, though experts note it's not unprecedented for the region.
Michael Fulton
Tignes reopens its Grande Motte glacier for summer skiing, joining other Alpine resorts offering high-altitude snow sports amidst warm weather challenges.
Michael Fulton
Val d'Isère's Pisaillas Glacier opens for summer skiing from June 7 to July 6, 2025. Skiers can access slopes above 3,000 meters via the Col de l'Iseran, Europe's highest paved pass.
Michael Fulton
UBS study uncovers soaring prices in Alpine ski home markets, with Swiss resorts leading in cost and French destinations boasting the largest markets.
Michael Fulton
Explore the world's most popular ski destinations as we analyse the top nine countries by annual skier visits. From the United States to Sweden, discover how these nations shape the global ski industry and attract millions of visitors each year.
Michael Fulton
Les Deux-Alpes ski resort in France is extending its winter sports season until July, offering skiers and riders the opportunity to hit the slopes well into summer at high altitudes.
Michael Fulton
Hautacam ski resort in the French Pyrenees announces permanent closure of winter skiing operations due to recurring snow shortages and financial losses, highlighting the impact of climate change on mid-altitude ski areas.
Michael Fulton
Margot Simond, a promising young French ski champion, tragically lost her life during a training session in Val d'Isère. The skiing community mourns the loss of this talented athlete.
Michael Fulton
As many ski resorts close after Easter, some high-altitude destinations remain open into May. Learn which resorts still offer skiing and what conditions to expect for late-season snow sports.
Michael Fulton
A 27-year-old British man has died in an avalanche at Val Thorens, France, amidst severe weather conditions that have closed ski resorts across the Alps.
Michael Fulton
Switzerland's Simplon region experiences record-breaking snowfall, with 89 inches falling in just two days at Bortelsee station, setting new national records for short-term snow accumulation.
Michael Fulton
Multiple avalanches in Val Thorens, France, have led to the closure of the ski area and left one person critically injured. Local authorities have raised the avalanche risk to its maximum level.
Michael Fulton
A significant spring snowstorm is set to blanket the European Alps this week, with forecasts predicting up to 2 metres (6.5 feet) of fresh powder at high-elevation ski resorts. Southern and western Alpine regions will receive the heaviest snowfall, with Zermatt, Saas Fee, and Gressoney-la-Trinite topping the charts for projected accumulation.
Michael Fulton
Three French ski resorts have announced their summer skiing schedules for 2025, offering skiers and riders the chance to hit the slopes well after the traditional winter season ends.
Michael Fulton
Planning a ski trip to the Alps? This guide breaks down the European resort access offered by major ski passes, helping you choose the best option for your Alpine adventure.
Michael Fulton
Les 2 Alpes boasts exceptional snow conditions this April, with over 5 metres of cumulative snow at 2,600m altitude. Discover why spring skiing here offers a perfect blend of great snow, sunny days, and fewer crowds.
Michael Fulton
The 2024-2025 ski season saw an unusual concentration of chairlift malfunctions across global ski resorts, raising important questions about infrastructure maintenance and safety protocols. From mechanical failures to weather-related accidents, these incidents highlight the critical importance of ongoing vigilance at ski resorts worldwide.
Michael Fulton
Legendary freeskier Candide Thovex has been honoured by his home resort La Clusaz with a ski run bearing his name. The newly designated run is located in the Massif de Balme sector where Thovex first developed his revolutionary skiing style and filmed many of his most famous segments.
Michael Fulton
From the world's steepest aerial tramway in Switzerland to the innovative "Ropetaxi" in LAAX, Europe's ski resorts are unveiling groundbreaking lift technologies for 2024/25. Discover how these engineering marvels are transforming the mountain experience with faster speeds, greater comfort, and enhanced sustainability.
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The closure of La Sambuy ski resort near Annecy in the French Alps, after 60 years of operation, highlights the profound impact of climate change on winter sports. Last year, a mere four-week ski season due to a lack of snow prompted the resort's decision to dismantle its iconic ski lifts. Rising temperatures, diminishing snowfall, and financial constraints were cited as the main culprits. The town council's move to indefinitely close the lifts in June, effective September 10th, marked a shift away from a summer tourism-centric model previously adopted to offset winter losses.
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