À l’heure où les stations redéfinissent leur rapport à la montagne, Val Cenis vient d’envoyer un signal fort. Quatre ans après un premier Flocon Vert, la station de Haute Maurienne obtient une seconde distinction, accompagnée des félicitations du jury. Une première pour le territoire mauriennais, qui consacre un engagement ancien mais profondément renouvelé pour un tourisme plus responsable. Le nouveau label ne récompense pas seulement l’état des lieux, il souligne surtout le chemin parcouru. Sur les hauteurs du lac du Mont-Cenis, là où l’hiver sculpte un relief grandiose et silencieux, la station affirme une ligne claire : préserver, transmettre et imaginer…
Author: Romain Boisaubert
Avant d’ouvrir en continu du 13 décembre au 11 avril, la station savoyarde des Saisies propose ce week-end (6-7 décembre) une pré-ouverture qui sent bon les grands hivers d’antan, avec un domaine déjà largement praticable et une ambiance très « début de saison » où l’excitation se mêle à la surprise d’une telle quantité de neige. À peine décembre entamé que la station des Saisies vit déjà dans un décor de carte postale. Près d’un mètre de neige fraîche est tombé fin novembre, recouvrant les forêts de sapins et les pentes du Beaufortain d’un blanc dense et lumineux. « L’hiver…
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville ne voulait visiblement plus attendre l’hiver officiel. Profitant d’un froid sec et durable, d’un enneigement exceptionnel pour un début décembre et d’équipes mobilisées jour et nuit sur le terrain, la station-village savoyarde avance de plus d’une semaine l’ouverture de son domaine skiable. Les premiers skieurs pourront chausser dès ce samedi 6 décembre, en même temps que Les Menuires, avec accès aux liaisons des 3 Vallées. Un démarrage express qui marque le véritable lancement de la saison, avant le grand week-end festif « Saint-Martin s’illumine » programmé les 13 et 14 décembre. Un enneigement idéal et un travail express des équipes Ce…
La France, avec ses massifs variés et son patrimoine alpin exceptionnel, regorge de stations de ski. Certaines attirent des foules de visiteurs chaque saison. D’autres, plus discrètes, restent à l’abri du tourisme de masse et offrent une expérience plus intime. Parmi elles, un petit village savoyard se distingue : Aussois. Une pépite alpine où règnent authenticité, calme et paysages préservés. la station confidentielle qui charme immédiatement Au cœur de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, dans la vallée de la Maurienne, Aussois s’étend à 1 489 mètres d’altitude, juste au sud du massif de la Vanoise. Ce village traditionnel, posé aux portes du…
Du 13 au 20 décembre, la station savoyarde accueille la 17ᵉ édition des Arcs Film Festival, un moment où le cinéma européen se dévoile dans toute sa diversité, juste avant l’effervescence des vacances de fin d’année. Cette année, le programme frappe fort avec plus de 80 longs-métrages et 40 courts, une sélection dense, pointue, soigneusement façonnée pour révéler ce que le cinéma européen compte aujourd’hui de plus audacieux, de plus vibrant et de plus engagé. À la tête du jury long métrage, un nom qui résonne largement : Dominik Moll, réalisateur acclamé de La Nuit du 12, Harry, un ami…
À Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, la saison d’hiver ne débute jamais timidement. Au cœur du domaine des Sybelles, la station savoyarde donne le ton dès les 13 et 14 décembre 2025 avec un nouveau rendez-vous baptisé St S’Opening, pensé comme un véritable coup d’envoi festif et fédérateur. Entre animations, musique, offres exclusives et bons plans ski, l’événement s’annonce comme un moment phare pour lancer l’hiver et attirer visiteurs comme locaux autour d’un programme riche et vivant. Derrière cette première édition, l’Office de Tourisme affiche une ambition claire, celle de créer un élan dès l’ouverture de la station, renforcer la cohésion avec les socio-professionnels…
From 4 to 7 December, the iF3 festival returns to Chamonix with a packed programme of exploits, high-altitude safety and passionate encounters, all firmly rooted in mountain culture. Chamonix is getting ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the images that make the hearts of mountain dwellers beat faster. Now in its fifth year, the iF3 Chamonix festival is continuing its mission of bringing together enthusiasts, athletes and film-makers to explore the most inspiring aspects of mountain film. For four days, the valley will be hosting screenings, conferences, workshops led by professionals, and meetings that will make this one of the most important events in the...
Just a stone's throw from Grenoble and Chambéry, the Chartreuse offers an unusual winter of immersion, listening, snow and rejuvenation. Hike in silence, sleep in the forest, explore a cave or try your hand at a cold bath: the massif offers unique, accessible and deeply disorientating experiences. Listen to the mountain: Simon Pochet's sound hike Just walk behind Simon Pochet for a few minutes and you'll realise that the Chartreuse has a language all its own. As a mountain guide and sound designer, his outings are designed to immerse you in the surroundings. By his side, the paths become scores, the trees...
La Plagne is kicking off the season with an evening that has all the makings of a major event. On 13 December, the resort awaits you at Plagne Bellecôte for an Opening Night designed as a popular mountain party, where holidaymakers, locals and seasonal workers come together to rock out to electrifying DJ sets and local tastings. From 4.30pm, the atmosphere shifts into party mode. DJ VINC, a well-known figure on the La Plagne après-ski scene, gets the ball rolling. His feel-good set, perfectly calibrated to heat up the atmosphere, kicks off the festivities with the solar energy for which he is renowned....
Good news for winter sports fans. Les Menuires, the friendliest resort in the 3 Vallées, is launching its winter season with a spectacular offer. To celebrate the opening of the season, the Saturday ski pass is priced at just €39, a rare opportunity in one of the world's largest ski areas. The resort officially opens on 6 December with excellent snow cover and booking trends ahead of last winter's all-time record. The end-of-year festivities are shaping up to be particularly dynamic: +3.6 points for Christmas, according to the...
Every winter since 2009, Courchevel has transformed its ski area into an open-air museum, bringing together the eternal snows and contemporary art. The L'Art au Sommet event, born of collaboration between the resort and Galeries Bartoux, returns for a remarkable 2025-2026 edition, under the banner of humanity, love and the elevation of souls. With two major artists, Andrea Roggi and Bruno Catalano, art is once again taking to the skies, literally. Their works, delicately hoisted into the air, stand at the top of the slopes like poetic sentinels watching over the mountain. It's an open-air gallery born of a...
In La Plagne, some places go beyond their simple function to become landmarks, meeting points and pieces of the collective memory. Belle Plagne Sports by SKiSET, now celebrating its 40th anniversary, belongs to this rare category. More than just a shop, it's an open house, a place where generations of skiers, loyal employees, mountain enthusiasts and visiting families meet. It's a story that began long before the current shop windows, driven by a vision: that of Edmond Blanchoz, a pioneer of winter sports in the Tarentaise. The legacy of a visionary Edmond Blanchoz wasn't just a shopkeeper, he was also a pioneer of...
Between Alpine traditions, cultural excitement and major sporting events, the Pays des Écrins makes winter a season for sharing. From December to March, the region offers one festive event after another: a magical world, night-time trails, spectacular icefalls... The 2025-2026 season promises to be packed, vibrant and full of thrills. Here are the three major events not to be missed. Pelvoo Village: the fairground version of the enchantment From 20 December 2025 to 22 March 2026 For its 13ᵉ edition, Pelvoo Village changes dimension and reinvents itself as a real mountain fairground. Nestling in the heart of the Pays des...
When night falls on the Écrins, a different face of the mountains emerges. The lights go out, the slopes empty and a deep calm descends over the valleys. Under a sky of rare purity, the evenings are transformed into timeless interludes, with unusual accommodation, gourmet get-togethers and unexpected adventures. This winter, the Pays des Écrins is unveiling three night-time experiences to be enjoyed to the full, combining nature, silence and Alpine magic. 1. A night perched at Le Pas du Loup Overlooking the Durance valley, the gîte-refuge Le Pas du Loup seems to be suspended somewhere between the earth and the...
Vaujany (Alpes du Nord) - At an altitude of 1,250 metres, this intimate village overlooking the Eau d'Olle valley has found a rare alchemy: the authenticity of a mountain village, direct access to a major ski area, and controlled prices. Linked to the Espace Alpe d'Huez in just a few minutes, the resort appeals to families and experienced skiers alike, supported by a communal model that places comfort, culture and simplicity at the heart of the holiday. Vaujany is one of those resorts where you arrive... and everything becomes simple. Thanks to its...
On 6 and 7 December 2025, the Savoyard resort opens the ball with a pre-opening weekend that is as eagerly awaited as it is friendly. It's the perfect warm-up for the gradual build-up of the ski area from 13 to 19 December, followed by the full opening of the Galibier Thabor ski area on 20 December. And as good news never comes alone, December will be marked by two major events: the arrival of the Grand Parcours, a not-to-be-missed ski touring event, and the eagerly-awaited return of the Men's Alpine Skiing European Cup. First turns on 06 December The first weekend of December will see the...
In Courchevel 1850, in the prestigious Jardin Alpin district, a wind from the Mediterranean is about to blow across the snowy peaks. Between now and December 2027, the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer will inaugurate its first high-altitude establishment: the Monte-Carlo One Courchevel. This large-scale project combines Alpine architecture and Monegasque elegance, with more than 12,500 m² of space entirely redesigned to embody the Monte-Carlo spirit at the top of the Alps. The building permit, issued last September, marks the start of the shell phase of the project. When completed, the establishment will house 56 keys, three Diamond Suites and two chalets...
This winter, the most talked-about innovation on the slopes isn't necessarily on the skis, but in your feet. Six iconic brands - HEAD, NORDICA, ATOMIC, K2, SALOMON and DALBELLO - are adopting BOA® Fit System Dual Dial technology, a dual-disc tightening system that redefines comfort, precision and performance. Gone are the metal hooks: in their place are two independent tightening zones, in the collar and the shoe, offering a micro-adjustable, multi-directional fit. The result: superior heel support, more direct power transmission and a more precise feel.
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),...
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