Author: Romain Boisaubert

À Courchevel 1850, dans le prestigieux quartier du Jardin Alpin, un vent venu de la Méditerranée s’apprête à souffler sur les cimes enneigées. D’ici décembre 2027, la Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer inaugurera son premier établissement d’altitude : le Monte-Carlo One Courchevel. Un projet d’envergure qui mêle architecture alpine et élégance monégasque, avec plus de 12 500 m² d’espaces entièrement repensés pour incarner l’esprit Monte-Carlo au sommet des Alpes. Le permis de construire, délivré en septembre dernier, marque l’entrée du chantier dans sa phase de gros œuvre. À terme, l’établissement abritera 56 clés, trois Diamond Suites et deux chalets…

Cet hiver, l’innovation la plus commentée sur les pistes ne se trouve pas forcément sur les skis, mais bien à vos pieds. Six marques emblématiques – HEAD, NORDICA, ATOMIC, K2, SALOMON et DALBELLO – adoptent la technologie BOA® Fit System Dual Dial, un système de serrage à double disque qui redéfinit le confort, la précision et la performance. Fini les crochets métalliques : place à deux zones de serrage indépendantes, au niveau du collier et du sabot, offrant un ajustement micro-réglable et multidirectionnel. Résultat : un maintien supérieur du talon, une transmission de puissance plus directe et une sensation de…

La Plagne has a thousand faces. There are the great white expanses, the summits you reach at sunrise, but also the intimate escapes where you finally slow down. There, between a silent pine forest, a crackling fireplace and a wooden table with the patina of time, the mountain is experienced differently: simpler, gentler, almost secret. Let's take a look at three of our favourite places to set down your suitcases and let winter do its work. 1 Chalet du Bresson On the slopes of the Soleil, a narrow path winds its way through larch and spruce trees before revealing this forest house that...

There are titles that cannot be disputed, and Val Thorens has just reminded the world of this. The Savoyard resort has just been crowned «World's Best Ski Resort» for the tenth time at the World Ski Awards, confirming the supremacy it has built up over the years in the face of the Swiss, Austrian, Canadian and American giants. A worldwide plebiscite for Europe's highest ski area, and a new source of pride for the French mountains, which are shining more brightly than ever on the international stage. Situated at an altitude of 2,300 metres, in the heart of the 3 Vallées (the largest ski area in Europe),...

There are destinations where you go to ski. And others, where you go to breathe, stroll, experience the mountains without stress, while taking advantage of a truly XXL ski area. At the gateway to the Tarentaise, Valmorel ticks all the boxes. It's a resort on a human scale, charming and accessible, which has long championed a simple idea: that skiing can remain a pleasure, a gentle gesture, a break from excess. Just two hours from Lyon and thirty minutes from Moûtiers-Salins station, the village is one of the most easily accessible resorts, and this winter it is redoubling its efforts to ensure that...

At the end of the Aure valley, nestled between fir trees and stone villages, there's a resort that makes the hearts of Pyrenean families beat faster. Val Louron has never sought to rival the giants of the Alps: it cultivates something else, something even more precious. Its simplicity, the charm of a village clinging to the slopes, and a gentle way of life that recalls the most authentic aspects of the mountains. There's no frenzy here, no honking horns, no endless queues. Just the calm of the lake below, the peaks watching over you, the laughter of children on the fresh snow. «...

Winter is approaching, and so is the desire to ski... but the wallet isn't always ready to follow. Between ski passes, equipment and accommodation, skiing can quickly become a luxury. And yet, all over France, resorts have decided to play the accessibility card and preserve what's essential: the pleasure of being in the mountains, without sacrificing your budget. From the Alps to the Pyrenees, via the Chartreuse, they are coming up with lots of good ideas: reduced rates, family offers, free children's passes, targeted promotions, all-inclusive packages... Here's a round-up of the best deals for enjoying the snow this winter at low prices....

There's more to Flaine than just skiing. The Haute-Savoie resort is full of experiences to share, adventures to enjoy in a different way and pleasures to savour after skiing. From the luminous magic of a drone show to the thrill of a Mountain Kart descent, winter can be discovered here in all its forms, with thrilling emotions and suspended moments. Sled dogs, a leap into the far north Gliding behind a team of huskies, feeling the power of the dogs on the fresh snow, listening to the breath of the wind in the forest... With Évasion Nordique, adventure lovers can learn to drive a sled or a dog sled...

There are mountain villages that capture your heart as soon as you set foot in them. Loudenvielle is one of them. Nestling in the hollow of the Louron valley, mirrored by Lake Génos-Loudenvielle and the immaculate peaks that dominate it, this village of character forges an intimate bond with those who discover it. Old stone buildings, lively little streets, a gentle mountain atmosphere: here, the mountains are experienced in depth, with family, friends or in search of a soothing break. This corner of the valley knows how to capture the moment. Breakfast facing the peaks, the light gliding over the water...

This season, Courchevel is preparing to welcome two establishments with distinctly different charms, combining international refinement with a homely spirit. In the Jardin Alpin, the prestigious Rosewood Hotels & Resorts brand marks its arrival in France with a sumptuous five-star hotel. Further down the road, the family-run Les Monts Charvin hotel is writing a new chapter in its history with a couple of passionate managers. Rosewood Courchevel - Le Jardin Alpin This is an event in the world of mountain hotels. In December 2025, the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts group will open its very first Alpine establishment in the heart of Courchevel 1850. Designed as an elegant, immersive refuge, the...

Winter at Orcières Merlette 1850 isn't just about the slopes. The Hautes-Alpes resort has prepared a season packed with festive, sporting and family events. From Father Christmas to major international competitions, there's plenty to look forward to in the heart of the Écrins. Father Christmas makes a stopover in Orcières It's impossible to imagine Christmas in the mountains without his guest of honour. On 25 December, Father Christmas himself will be handing out presents to the resort's children. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orcières Merlette - Station de montagne Hautes-Alpes ⛷️ (@orcieresmerlette) From dawn, Santa Claus will be...

Winter here is not just about skiing. On the heights of the Verdon valley, the Val d'Allos cultivates a special spirit, combining thrills, unspoilt nature and gentle pleasures. In these Alpine landscapes bathed in light, the desire to explore naturally slips into your boots. So why not take a break from the classics this season? 1. rail sledging, guaranteed adrenaline rush The Verdon Express promises a thrill that doesn't depend on the weather. At La Foux, the 665-metre descent combines chicanes, jumps and waves like a roller-coaster version of the mountain....

Courchevel loves nothing more than to reinvent itself. Every season, the most iconic resort in the Alps carves out a little more of its art of living, combining hushed elegance with gastronomic daring. Once again this winter, some brand new addresses join the resort's culinary constellation, promising festive nights, flavours inspired from around the world and interludes as precious as the crystals lining the slopes. L'Équipe In the heart of Courchevel 1850, the soul of the resort's first bar is reborn. L'Équipe is back with the ambition of bringing people together at dawn for a generous breakfast, then accompanying skiers at lunchtime, après-ski...

Once again this year, the legendary resort in the Valais massif is launching its season ahead of everyone else. From this Saturday, the first turns will be made on the Lac des Vaux sector, under a high altitude sun and with snow already well established. The peaks around Verbier have recently been wrapped in white. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Verbier 4Vallées (@verbier4vallees) More than 40 centimetres have fallen over the last few days above the lake, creating an immaculate backdrop that promises an exceptional start to the season. Winter 2025-2026 is off to a great start. The first...

Between Savoyard authenticity and culinary creativity, Morzine is bursting with unique places that are reinventing the art of mountain living. Inventive restaurants, unusual accommodation, refined dining... The resort cultivates a gourmet elegance and a definite taste for surprises. Here are three addresses that epitomise the Morzine spirit of conviviality, local produce and boldness. Les Halles by Le Crépu, the bistro that awakens the heart of the village This is the new address that everyone is talking about. Les Halles by Le Crépu has just reopened its doors after a complete renovation, signalling the revival of a place that has become a must in the centre of Morzine....

The Franglish Comedy Festival returns to Méribel in February 2026 with a programme of British humour and French-style punchlines that's as wacky as it is open to the world. From 2 to 6 February, the Savoyard resort will be transformed into a veritable bilingual stage where cultures and styles of humour intermingle. Organised by Piste Productions, the Franglish Comedy Festival has been a unique fixture on the mountain scene for several years now. Here, laughter is exchanged in two languages, shows alternate between English and French, and audiences switch from biting stand-up to more absurd humour without even noticing. The spirit...

Vars has always had a flair for celebration. The Hautes-Alpes resort never misses an opportunity to combine music, sport and excitement. Throughout the winter, concerts, competitions and festive evenings will set the resort alight. The grand launch of the season Snow permitting, Vars will open its doors on 6 December with a grand pre-opening party. An open-air party, fireworks and the first turns of the season are all on the programme, to get the winter season off to a flying start. A week of...

The big news for winter 2025-2026 in Les Karellis is the ambitious rebirth of the Le Mélèze restaurant, the beating heart of the resort. An emblematic meeting place for holidaymakers, ski instructors and the residents of Montricher-Albanne, the restaurant has undergone a facelift to cope with the high number of visitors and provide an even warmer setting. After several months of work, Le Mélèze has a completely new look, with a modernised interior that retains its mountain feel, with light wood, natural light and friendly furnishings. But the real novelty is the enlarged terrace, now extended by a panoramic rooftop that...

At Vars, the promise of skiing from morning to night under the sun is not a dream, it's a reality. Thanks to the circus shape of its ski area, you can ski in full sunlight from 9am to 5pm without ever losing sight of the winter sun. A blessing for ski and vitamin D lovers, determined to reconcile sport, health and a radiant complexion. The day begins as it should, with a hearty breakfast and a slathering of sun cream. Then it's on to the Sibìères and Crévoux areas, at the foot of the slopes...

In the heart of the Pays des Écrins, Puy Saint Vincent and Pelvoux-Vallouise form a pair of resorts on a human scale that cultivate the same art of mountain living. Here, you can ski between larch forests and white peaks, hike to the glaciers, share a mulled wine on a sunny terrace or a log fire in a refuge. Pelvoux-Vallouise, the resort for lovers of authenticity Between 1,250 and 2,300 metres above sea level, Pelvoux-Vallouise rolls out its slopes in a wild setting, suspended between fir trees and dazzling peaks. The atmosphere is simple and friendly, almost timeless. Skiers from...