Author: Romain Boisaubert

Aux 2 Alpes, la saison estivale 2026 s’accompagne de plusieurs nouveautés réparties entre activités sportives, aménagements et initiatives locales. La station de l’Oisans cherche à diversifier ses usages en dehors de l’hiver, avec une offre pensée pour les familles comme pour les pratiquants réguliers de la montagne. Une nouvelle offre d’activités sur les sentiers Sur les hauteurs de la Vallée Blanche, une nouvelle activité encadrée fait son apparition. Des sorties en trottinette électrique tout terrain sont proposées sur des itinéraires balisés, avec un départ depuis le secteur du Diable. Les groupes restent limités et l’encadrement est assuré par un moniteur…

De juin à fin août 2026, Val d’Isère enchaîne les événements sportifs, culturels et festifs. Entre grands rendez-vous cyclistes, compétitions en altitude et fêtes de village, la station savoyarde structure sa saison estivale autour d’un calendrier dense, pensé pour attirer à la fois sportifs et visiteurs de passage. Dès le 21 juin, la route du col de l’Iseran est réservée aux cyclistes sur près de 30 kilomètres. Plus de 500 participants sont attendus pour cette montée emblématique jusqu’à 2 770 mètres d’altitude, l’un des plus hauts cols routiers d’Europe. Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Val d'Isère…

As summer 2026 approaches, the Belleville Valley is renewing its offerings with several openings and developments. In Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Les Menuires, restaurants, accommodation and local produce-related activities are adapting to a rise in summer visitor numbers. Since this winter, Cime Caron has been opening for the summer season for the first time. Located at an altitude of 3,200 metres, the site is now accessible to pedestrians via the cable car. The completely redeveloped building offers a rest area with a panoramic restaurant and terrace. From the site, the view extends over a large part of the Alpine arc. The location is also intended to be a point of...

From 3rd to 5th April 2026, Vaujany's resort will be hosting the fourth edition of «Pâques des Films» (Easter of Films), a festival dedicated to adventure cinema. For three days, screenings and talks will follow one another with directors, scientists, and athletes. The event, which is free and open to all, is aimed at both residents and holidaymakers present at the resort. In the screening room, spectators take their seats from the first sessions. The festival begins with screenings for schoolchildren centred around the film "Hors piste sensible et sauvage". Workshops then follow, focusing on mountain-related professions. Over the weekend, the programme...

From 12 to 18 April 2026, Courchevel will host the Challenge des Moniteurs, the French championship for Ski School (École du Ski Français) instructors. More than 2,000 participants are expected on the slopes of the Savoyard resort for around forty events. This is a rare event for Courchevel, which has not organised the competition since 2007, and it mobilises the entire area. From the very first hours, the red suits lined up at the start of the Émile Allais stadium. The events follow one another throughout the day, from slalom to technical disciplines taught in ski schools. The Épicéa stadium completes the setup, between the…

In Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, the summer of 2026 marks a turning point for cycling enthusiasts. With new downhill trails, themed electric mountain bike itineraries and a cycle climb open all summer, the valley is expanding its range of two-wheeled activities. On the heights of Val Thorens, several downhill mountain bike trails have been added. Three new trails have been added to the existing area, accessible from the 2 Lacs gondola. One green, one blue and one red track have been created, with different profiles to suit different levels of rider. In the centre of the resort, a slopestyle zone...

In Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Val Thorens, the 2026 summer season kicks off with three new activities geared towards high-altitude adventure. With committed canyoning, an introduction to mountaineering and a multi-activity offer, the valley is expanding its playground for mountain lovers. 1. A more committed immersion in the natural environment In the heart of the valley, a new canyoning trip is being organised in an isolated sector, away from the most popular itineraries. Supervised by the guides' office, the activity takes place in the Varlossière canyon, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres. The route alternates between abseiling, white-water sections and more technical sections,...

From the end of June to the end of August, the Belleville valley is packed with sporting, festive and cultural events. Between mountain bike competitions, village festivals and new events, the summer season promises to be packed with events in Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. The season kicks off on 28 June with the Mill and Sustainable Energy Festival in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. Organised around the Burdin mill, the festival offers events and demonstrations to immerse you in the local history and know-how of the valley. At the beginning of July, the soapbox races will be a more unusual event. Three dates are scheduled: 5 July, 14...

From the Northern Alps to the Pyrenees, via Switzerland, roaming is back at the heart of summer activities. On foot, on a donkey or even on a moped, there are a number of different ways to discover the mountains, ranging from major treks to family outings and more unusual experiences. In the Chartreuse massif, some choose to slow down the pace. Around Lac d'Aiguebelette or Lac de Paladru, there are moped tours covering between thirty and forty kilometres on secondary roads. The routes pass through villages, viewpoints and wilder areas, with breaks planned at local...

The debate is back in the spotlight. While Italy now requires skiers to wear helmets on the slopes, the issue is gaining ground in France. The French ski instructors« union says it is in favour of making helmets compulsory, without going so far as to call for them to be made strictly mandatory. The Syndicat National des Moniteurs du Ski Français (French Ski Instructors» Union), which has long been discreet on the subject, recently clarified its position. For its president Éric Brèche, wearing a helmet is a matter of responsibility. "As sports instructors, we have to behave responsibly. And helmets are part of that," he explains....

From 26 to 29 March, the Snowkite Masters Serre Chevalier 2026 will be taking place at the Col du Lautaret, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres. For four days, this legendary spot in the Alps will be the setting for a unique aerial show, featuring the French freestyle championships, introductory sessions and an end-of-season atmosphere. Here, it's not the slope that makes the difference, but the wind. At Le Lautaret, riders don't just descend. They go up, accelerate and take off. Snowkiting, often described as the winter version of kitesurfing, transforms the mountain into an area of total freedom. The sail pulls the skier...

In Courchevel, the end of March is not just about great skiing. Between line races, freestyle contests and a festive atmosphere, the Savoyard resort transforms its slopes into a veritable playground. Three events, on 21, 25 and 29 March, promise a high-intensity end to the season. The race kicks off on 21 March at La Tania with the Derby du Bouc Blanc. A committed course, a line start and a single rule: go as fast as possible. From the summit of the Eclipse, at an altitude of more than 2,200 metres, the participants set off in waves...

At Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, the end of the season is taking an original turn. On 21 and 22 March 2026, the resort is launching «Ride & Beaufort», a new event combining skiing, sporting challenges and local gastronomy. The idea is simple: to offer a different, accessible weekend, where people come as much to have fun as to enjoy the slopes. And here, Beaufort AOP is never far away. The concept is based on a competition in teams of four, with two formats: participation over one day or the whole weekend. On Saturday, it's time to take to the slopes. The programme includes a parallel slalom with...

In Valmorel, spring is not synonymous with a slowdown. Quite the opposite, in fact. The Savoyard resort is transforming the end of the season into a real playground, with sunny skiing, spectacular sporting events and a festive atmosphere in the heart of the village. On the Grand Domaine, there's still plenty of snow in March. With high altitude sectors and wide open spaces, skiers can enjoy an accessible and pleasant area, far from the crowds of the school holidays. But at Valmorel, the end of the season isn't just about skiing. The Spartan Race kicks off the festivities On 21 and 22 March,...

In Samoëns, spring is not the end of the season... but rather its peak. With snow still high up in the mountains, sunny days and attractive offers, the Grand Massif resort is an ideal destination for enjoying the last few runs in a gentler, more festive atmosphere. As the winter holidays draw to a close, the face of the mountains changes. The slopes breathe, the terraces fill up and skiing takes on a new lease of life. In Samoëns, this special time of year takes on a whole new meaning. Contrary to popular belief, spring skiing is not just a...

At Orcières Merlette 1850, the end of the season looks like a family celebration. With free skiing for the under-12s, a week of entertainment and original packages combining school and skiing, the Hautes-Alpes resort is clearly putting children in the spotlight until the resort closes on 12 April. With more than a metre and a half of snow still at the top of the resort, spring is shaping up to be particularly pleasant on the slopes of Orcières. The days are getting longer, the sun is getting more generous and the atmosphere is becoming more relaxed. A period that the resort has chosen to devote to families. From 21 March...

Fewer people on the slopes, longer days and often cheaper ski passes: spring skiing is attracting more and more holidaymakers. Some resorts in the Alps still offer excellent conditions until the end of April or even the beginning of May. Here are five destinations that are ideal for making the most of the last few turns of the season. Tignes - Val d'Isère, the safe bet until May While most resorts are closing their lifts, Tignes and Val d'Isère are still going strong. The linked ski area, perched at an altitude of 2,100 metres, generally has solid snow cover until the beginning of the month...

At the heart of the Sybelles ski area, the end of the season promises to be particularly lively at Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves. With skiing under the stars, freestyle in the snowpark and a gourmet Beaufort weekend, the Savoyard resort promises a festive month of March. With the return of sunny days and still solid snow cover on the summits, Les Sybelles is playing the spring skiing card to the full. In addition to the slopes, there are a number of events to mark the end of the season and attract holidaymakers and locals alike. St So under the stars: a night-time version of ski touring First event of the month, St So under the...

The Voie Bleue has just won a prestigious title: European Cycle Route of the Year 2026. The award was presented in the Netherlands at the Fiets en Wandelbeurs trade fair in Utrecht, one of Europe's biggest events devoted to cycling and walking. The award highlights one of its most successful sections: the one that crosses the Ain département. The verdict fell in the Netherlands, in front of an audience of cycling enthusiasts from all over Europe. The Voie Bleue®, a major cycle route linking Burgundy to the Rhône valley along the...

Just over three hours from Paris, La Bresse-Hohneck cultivates a unique model. As the largest resort in eastern France, in the Vosges, it relies on reasonable prices, a real sense of welcome and a mountain that is easy to get to, designed for families and weekend skiers alike. Some of the resorts in the Vosges are very informal. People come here to ski, to breathe, to rediscover the forest, without getting lost in the heavy machinery. La Bresse-Hohneck is one of them. Set at an altitude of between 900 and 1,350 metres, it doesn't play the...