Author: Romain Boisaubert

On Monday 5 May 2025, Bourg-Saint-Maurice will be experiencing a highlight in its cultural life with the exceptional appearance of Julie Gayet. A committed actress, director and producer, she will be at the Cœur d'Or cinema for an evening of film and discussion around her latest film, "Olympe, une femme dans la révolution", which she co-directed and in which she also plays one of the lead roles. The screening will start at 8pm and will be followed by a discussion with the actress, giving the public a rare opportunity to explore the themes of the film in greater depth and to talk directly to the artist. This event is part of the...

The summer of 2025 promises to be a thrill for fans of thrills on two wheels. The Bike Parks are back in action, offering mountain bikers networks of dedicated trails, wooden and earthen modules, banked bends, undergrowth passages and many other infrastructures designed for all levels. Here's a round-up of the best Bike Parks to discover this summer. 1. 2 Alpes Bike Park - Isère With its 103 kilometres of trails and more than 11,000 metres of vertical drop, the 2 Alpes Bike Park is one of the giants of mountain biking in France. ALSO READ: The...

With the arrival of summer, Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon is gearing up for an exciting season. Ski lifts open, festivals, sporting competitions, gourmet events: here's everything you don't want to miss this summer. LIRE AUSSI : The bike park in Serre Chevalier is getting a new course for this summer The high-altitude ski area is ready to welcome you From 21 June, hikers, mountain bikers and other mountain enthusiasts will be able to access the ski area via the ski lifts. The entire ski area will close on 31 August. Cycling: a summer of mountain passes...

Dévoluy is preparing to enter a new phase. To boost its appeal and underpin its ambition to be a dynamic mountain all year round, a vast project to upgrade its leisure centres has been launched. Over three years, La Joue du Loup and Superdévoluy will see their recreational areas completely redesigned, to offer residents and visitors a range of innovative activities adapted to all four seasons. La Joue du Loup: aquatic innovation and leisure activities At La Joue du Loup, the transformation will be spectacular. The existing outdoor swimming pool will give way to a new integrated aquatic complex...

Courchevel is set to experience a revolution on two wheels this summer. Mountain bikers will be able to discover a brand new blue route, designed to combine fun, accessibility and safety: "La Pradam". This brand new route will link Courchevel Village to Lac du Praz via a fluid, fun and above all safer route than the carriage roads used until now. With its 2.2 kilometres of gentle descent and 300 metres of negative gradient, this trail fills a gap in the resort's cycling offer and completes the arsenal of trails that criss-cross the resort's forests and mountain pastures....

It's a meeting as cult as its name slams into the dust of the trails: Mountain of Hell, or MOH for those in the know. From 20 to 22 June 2025, the resort of Les 2 Alpes will once again tremble under the crampons of 1,400 riders ready to throw themselves into the void, tyres in the snow, from the 3,200 metre high glacier. The finish line? The village of Venosc, 2,300 metres below. In between: chaos, fun, sweat and a route as infernal as it is legendary. A race that defies...

As the winter season draws to a close, property prices in the mountains continue to rise. According to a recent study by SeLoger, prices in the resorts have jumped by 21.8 % in four years, well above the 6.8 % recorded nationally. But beneath this general dynamic, there are marked contrasts from one mountain range to another. Here's the survey. The Northern Alps: highs... also for prices Unsurprisingly, the Northern Alps are at the top of the league. The average price here is €6,478 per square metre. And some resorts are even flirting with the heights of Paris. À...

In the mountains, there are some technical garments that you keep to hand all year round, because they never give you away. Peak Performance's new Freelight Crew, launched this spring 2025, falls squarely into this category. Designed for both high-intensity and long-term use, this long-sleeved T-shirt ticks all the boxes of a good outdoor companion: lightweight, thermoregulating, hard-wearing, ultra-breathable and versatile enough to take you hiking, spring skiing, trail riding or mountain biking. Technology for comfort On the textile side, Polartec® Power Grid™ is the star....

Summer 2025 promises some great mountain escapes for mountain bikers of all abilities in Serre Chevalier. The valley's Bike Park is adding an ambitious new route: the "Grand Serre Che". This new route, which will be accessible from this summer, will link Briançon to Monêtier-les-Bains via the peaks of the ski area, with a return via the valley. A truly panoramic loop through the passes and emblematic villages of the Guisane valley. A signature itinerary between passes, crests and villages Designed for fans of long-distance touring, this route is directly inspired by the winter concept of linking...

La Plagne isn't just about skiing in winter. Come summer, the Savoyard resort changes tempo without losing any of its energy. Sports fans, families, the curious, music lovers or chess enthusiasts: there's something for everyone in the dense, rhythmic and resolutely eclectic programme. Here's an overview of the events that will get the heart of the resort beating from June to August 2025. From 5 to 11 July: chess takes to the skies Perched at an altitude of 2,000 metres, nearly 500 players from 25 countries will gather at Plagne Soleil for the 5th International Chess Festival....

A piece of Courchevel's history is about to change hands. On Saturday 24 May 2025, the resort is organising an auction like no other: 160 legendary gondolas, those of the Chenus and Ariondaz, will be offered for sale from €300 each. It's a rare opportunity to walk away with a piece of suspended history, somewhere between nostalgia and mountain design. The Alpinium hall in Courchevel Le Praz will be hosting this unusual event, which is just as much for mountain lovers as it is for interior design enthusiasts and collectors. ALSO READ: Exceptional offers in the boutiques of...

It's a world first: a board game transformed into an immersive, fun, life-size course in the heart of an Alpine resort. From 2027 onwards, the Les Sybelles ski area in Savoie will be home to a unique tourism experience inspired by the successful Trek 12 game. The aim is to offer a new way of discovering the mountains, accessible all year round, combining sport, contemplation and adventure. Launched in 2020 by French studio Lumberjacks, the Trek 12 series quickly won over board game fans. This strategy game in a "roll & write" format (roll the dice + take notes) plunges players into the...

Inflation, climate, energy costs: the mountains could be shaking in their boots. And yet, skiing is doing well. Very well indeed, according to the latest annual report by consultant Laurent Vanat, presented this week at the opening of the Mountain Planet trade fair in Grenoble. The 2025 edition takes a comprehensive look at the 2023/2024 season, confirming an unexpected trend: in an uncertain world, snow is staying the course. A sector that can withstand anything... except price rises The figures are in: 366 million skier-days were recorded around the world last winter, an increase of just...

The curtain has come down on the 25 kilometres of pistes at Hautacam. In the Hautes-Pyrénées, this small family resort, perched at an altitude of 1,500 metres, has announced the definitive end of its downhill skiing activities. It's a powerful symbol of the climate change affecting the mid-range mountains. After three consecutive winters without sufficient snowfall, the figures have finally spoken. The Syndicat Mixte du Hautacam, supported by the Communauté de Communes Pyrénées Vallées des Gaves and Lourdes Town Hall, can no longer make up the shortfall. Once again this year, 1.44 million euros would have been needed to keep afloat a...

The 2024-2025 winter season is coming to an end at Val Thorens... but not without a last hurrah. On 3 and 4 May, Europe's highest ski resort is organising "La Grande Dernière", a weekend of entertainment, skiing and festivities to celebrate the end of the season in style. Last turns, last laughs, last runs full of momentum before putting away the skis: here, winter comes to a close in an explosive atmosphere. The highlight of the weekend is "La Big Der" on Saturday 3 May. It's a 'derby' format race, with waves of four skiers starting from...

In Courchevel, you don't put your skis away without panache. On Monday 21 April, the Savoyard resort will bring the winter season to a close with the return of the Derbike, an event as crazy as it is festive, where the mountains change gear. How does it work? A derby-style mountain bike descent from the summit of La Saulire (2,700 metres above sea level) to Lac du Praz, 1,300 metres below. A mass start, a free route on snow, earth or ice depending on the whims of spring, and a supercharged atmosphere from the first light of day. READ ALSO...

On the mountainside, a new attraction is about to see the light of day in Superdévoluy. From mid-July 2025, winter sports fans will be able to discover a state-of-the-art 4-season toboggan, "La Dévoluge", which has been under construction since last autumn. This spectacular infrastructure is designed to enhance the appeal of the resort in both summer and winter, and to diversify activities outside the ski season. With its 1,565 metres of descent, 121 metres of vertical drop and 20 bends, this toboggan on rails promises a fast-paced, adrenalin-fuelled ride with a panoramic view. LIRE AUSSI : Le Dévoluy: resort, ski area, ski passes, activities... Le...

As the fine weather arrives in the valley, Courchevel remains clinging to the mountains, true to its tradition of high intensity. In April, the Savoyard resort continues to build on the momentum of the winter season by hosting two flagship events, tailor-made for fans of skiing, physical challenges and high altitude entertainment. Winter Legacy by Alexis Pinturault: skiing in all its forms On 12 April, Courchevellois champion Alexis Pinturault returns home to orchestrate one of the most spectacular events on the calendar: the "Winter Legacy". This atypical competition, devised by the skier who has won several...

Forget the noisy main roads, the hurrying pelotons and the hellish mountain passes. Here, cycling is experienced differently. On the "P'tites Routes du Soleil", cycling is synonymous with contemplation, freedom and encounters. This 900km route, from Thonon-les-Bains to Nice, invites you to take a gentle plunge into the world of the French Pre-Alps, between lakes, hilltop villages, lavender fields and secret belvederes. Although the name evokes the warmth of the south, this is a real Alpine journey, with over 17,000 metres of ascent and descent. But whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a mountain biker...

What if winter were to go on a bit longer? In Méribel, you don't turn the page on the cold season without one last festive flight. In the heart of the 3 Valleys, the Savoyard resort is getting ready to rock its lanes, slopes and bars one last time before the big spring fade. From 4 to 19 April 2025, there will be one DJ set after another, themed evenings and gourmet buffets. Here are our top picks for a great end to the season! 4 April: DJ battle in the centre of Méribel Soundclash! On Friday 4 April, head for the Route...