Author: Romain Boisaubert

Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (CMB), in partnership with Doppelmayr France, recently unveiled plans to rebuild the Grands Montets gondola lift, which was seriously damaged in 2018.

Located at the entrance to the Parc de la Vanoise, the Vallon de l'Iseran is preparing to welcome a major innovation for the 2024/25 season: a new-generation gondola lift that will benefit users and protect the environment.

Interface Tourism Insights has revealed its analysis of 2024 travel trends for the French. Between the search for outdoor activities and the discovery of picturesque villages, the mountains are increasingly favoured by holidaymakers.

It's a world first and a La Plagne exclusive. Two completely open cabins unlike any other have been incorporated into the new Glacier gondola line, which reaches the new Live 3000 summit at an altitude of 3,080 m. 

The Director of Méribel Tourisme talked to us about the winter of 2023-2024.

In Méribel, the current 6-seater chairlift at Côte Brune will be replaced in December 2025 by a modern 10-seater gondola lift.

Which countries do the French choose for their snow holidays? While France is logically the most popular destination, Switzerland comes second.

According to recent figures from the Centre de recherche pour l'étude et l'observation des conditions de vie (Crédoc), only 9 % of French people go on winter holidays in the mountains.

According to a study carried out by Interhome, Le Corbier is the ski resort that has received the most bookings in the last two years.

In the Alpes-Maritimes, the ski resort of Isola 2000 will be offering reductions of up to -50% on ski passes.

In French ski resorts, almost 50 % of homes are classified as F or G, meaning that they are considered to be energy passoires. This situation is more worrying than the national average, which is around 17 %.

The General Manager of La Plagne Tourist Office spoke to us about the winter of 2023-2024.

Après les importantes chutes de neige qui sont tombées ces derniers jours dans les Alpes du Sud, la station de ski d’Isola 2000 (Alpes-Maritimes) est actuellement celle où il y a le plus de neige dans l’ensemble du pays. C’est assez rare pour être souligné. Et pourtant. Isola 2000 devance bel et bien des stations des Alpes du Nord, comme Val Thorens ou Val d’Isère. LIRE AUSSI : Quelles sont les meilleure stations de ski proches de Nice ? « Nous avons connu beaucoup de chutes de neige ces dix derniers jours. Trois mètres de neige au total sont tombés, c’est…

Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) is a French company specialising in the operation of ski resorts and leisure parks.

The small ski resort in the Alpes-Maritimes is about to be renamed Gréolières 1400, a decision that has not gone down well with the locals. It's now official: Gréolières-les-Neiges is to be renamed Gréolières 1400, a decision taken by the commune's mayor, who is aware of the lack of snow his resort could face in a few years' time as a result of climate change. "If we keep the name and there's no more snow, we'll look like the end of the line. We need to show our determination to transform the ski resort into a resort that is open all year round, that doesn't just rely on the product...

With the start of the winter holidays just around the corner, on Saturday 10 February for zone C, Serre Chevalier is announcing snow and an increase in bookings. The snowfalls at the start of the season have ensured optimum snow cover throughout the resort, despite the significant rise in temperatures over the last few days. With more than a metre of snow still above 2000 metres altitude (from 28 cm at 1400 m to 150 cm at 2700 m) and all the return runs guaranteed, the slopes are ready to welcome you this holiday season. The resort is promising less saturation "The...

EXCLUSIVE. The former French Alpine skier, runner-up in the 2009 slalom and combined world championships in Val d'Isère, spoke at length to Le Petit Montagnard at the Sportel Awards, where he was a guest. Julien Lizeroux was all smiles when he appeared before us. It was an opportunity to talk about his post-career career and the French Alpine Ski Team, while taking stock of the state of our mountains and ski resorts. How are you managing your post-career? Julien Lizeroux: I still live in the mountains. I was born in the mountains (Moutiers), and I've always lived between Albertville, La Plagne and Le Grand-Bornand....

One of the most famous mass-start enduro mountain bike competitions on the planet, the Mountain of Hell is back next summer in Les 2 Alpes. A hellish mountain bike downhill on a crazy course with a crazy atmosphere for three days of riding. The Moutain of Hell is undoubtedly the perfect opportunity to take on a personal challenge over a weekend with friends, at an event that's not just for professionals. ALSO READ: Alpe d'Huez Triathlon: Registration is now open for the 2024 edition! The concept? A start with the tyres in the...

The Altitude Jazz Festival returns this year for its 17th edition. This year, 27 groups will be performing over 10 days in the various villages of Serre Chevalier. Here's the lowdown. Programme Thursday 18 January: Sampling is Beautiful (Monêtier, 6.30pm) and Retour d'Est (Monêtier, 8.30pm) Friday 19 January: Grand Tabazu (Névache, 7pm) and et Bol (Névache, 9pm) Saturday 20 January: Grand Tabazu (Villard Saint Pancrace, 12.30pm), Briançon Brass Band (Villeneuve, 12.30pm), Parranda La Cruz (L'Argentière la Bessée, 7pm), Guembri Superstar (L'Argentière la Bessée, 9pm) and Tonn3RR3 & Bikay3 (L'Argentière la Bessée, 11pm) Sunday 21 January: DJ WillBJ (Briançon,...

Dreaming of partying on the slopes and in the snow? Le Petit Montagnard has selected 3 not-to-be-missed festivals for you this winter. Radio Meuh Circus Festival (La Clusaz) A major musical event in the French Alps, the festival kicks off spring each year with skis on, hands in the air and a passion for music. From 4 to 7 April, an entire resort will once again be celebrating its radio station, which has thrilled generations of Haut-Savoyards. Bam Bam's Boogie, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange, Laurent Garnier... A host of artists will be taking to the airwaves this year...