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...
Author: Romain Boisaubert
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...
The sunny Mercantour resort offers a variety of landscapes that will win you over. And what better way to make the most of it than by taking a walk around the resort? In winter and summer alike, the Tour d'Auron, with its health trail, is the perfect way to combine physical exertion with contemplation of the landscape. READ ALSO: Ski touring: which are the best resorts? A short walk, almost flat and mainly on the road, through the resort's buildings allows you to admire the magnificent chalets. A hike with breathtaking views...
After a dazzling 2023 edition, Tomorrowland Winter (16-22 March 2024) is getting ready to return to Alpe d'Huez for a fourth edition that promises to be once again grandiose. And if you haven't booked your precious pass yet, there are still a handful of places available. PHOTOS. Tomorrowland Winter 2023 rocked the Alpe d'Huez Tomorrowland Winter will take place from Saturday 16 March to Friday 22 March 2024. The Main Festival Area and Mountain Stages will be open from Saturday 16 March to Friday 22 March, while the Mainstage will be open from Tuesday 19 March to Friday 22 March. 1-day Festival Passes with...
A brand new snowboarding competition open to amateur snowboarders is about to take place in Serre Chevalier. The first edition of Redbull Dual Shapes will be held on 27 January on a snow pumptrack built for the occasion on the Pré Chabert snowfront. A total of 48 amateur snowboarders (men and women) are expected to take part in this new format, with 1 vs 1 duels where participants compete on two lines of mirrored modules, with a central median. Competitors complete the course over two winning runs, with the aim of being the fastest to ring the bell placed...
The festive season is fast approaching. In Courchevel, the programme promises to be packed with concerts, parades, gourmet snacks, shows, torchlight descents, fireworks, ski competitions and even a visit from Father Christmas. ALSO READ: Art at the Summit: What works of art and artists are on show in Courchevel this year? LIRE AUSSI : 3 Vallées: What's new in Courchevel? The 100% Christmas songs concert The "Just for Winter" duo, two charming singers in luminous white costumes, promise a guaranteed immersion in the magic of Christmas at a concert...
The project for a new two-section gondola lift linking the centre of Auron to the top of the resort's pistes was approved at the last Conseil métropolitain meeting. Departing from Le Riou to reach the summit of Sauma-Longue, with an intermediate station at Chastellarès, the new gondola will replace the Riou ski lift and the Les Prés chairlift. LIRE AUSSI: What are the best ski resorts near Nice? The work will start in 2025, after 2024 which will be devoted to all the studies and the launch of the public tenders," explained Colette Fabron, director of the...
Paradiski, the ski area of La Plagne, is getting ready to open its doors on Saturday 16 December. To mark the occasion, the Savoyard resort has a whole host of activities in store. Here's the programme. Plagne Bellecôte - Saturday 16 December 2023 ALSO READ: La Plagne: The diary of must-see winter events Plagne Bellecôte - Sunday 17 December 2023 ALSO READ: La Plagne: inauguration, speed, cost... Everything you need to know about the new Glacier gondola lift
Following the announcement that Val d'Isère has been withdrawn as a venue for the 2030 Winter Olympics, the village's mayor gave his reaction on Thursday 7 December at a press conference organised ahead of the Critérium de la Première Neige. Following the announcement of the International Olympic Committee's intention to "narrow down the competition venues for the skiing events" and to exclude the resorts of Val d'Isère (Savoie) and Isola 2000 (Alpes-Maritimes), the mayor of the first municipality mentioned was keen to express his disappointment, pointing out that his resort was one of the pioneers in France. Val...
The legendary Place de Chantemerle in Serre Chevalier will be inaugurated on Saturday 30 December 2023. To mark the occasion, a number of events are planned for the evening. It's a symbol. On the very spot where it all began, in 1941, with the very first ski lift in the Serre Chevalier ski resort. After two years of work, the Place du Téléphérique is finally ready to reveal itself to the world. The heart of the resort has undergone a complete makeover Gone is the asphalt start to the pistes, surrounded by cars and devoid of greenery. The heart of the resort has now been transformed into a real square...
Exhibitions, openings, literary meetings, shows and festivals. Val d'Isère has a rich cultural season ahead, including the 30th anniversary of Classicaval and the birth of the Dimanches docu festival. 30 years of Classicaval (15 to 18 January & 11 to 14 March ) The 30th edition of this two-part classical music festival will be held from 15 to 18 January and 11 to 14 March 2024. Artistic Director Anne-Lise Gastaldi presents the programme for this special edition. "In this anniversary year, the three concerts in January will illustrate the indefectible link between Val d'Isère, the...
Olympic snowboardcross runner-up Chloé Trespeuch got her season off to the perfect start by winning the first stage of the World Cup at Les 2 Alpes on Sunday. I'm so happy, and it's not often that I win at home, and on top of that to win for a resort that went out of its way to put on a great World Cup stage is huge," she said after her victory in Les 2 Alpes. The public gave me the fire and support I needed and the French team staff gave me all the energy I needed. I...
Saturday 2 December sees the official launch of the winter season in Les 2 Alpes. The stage is set. With white peaks, groomed slopes and ski lifts ready to go, and the teams at Les 2 Alpes in the starting-blocks, everything is in place for a fantastic opening to the season in Les Écrins. And to kick off this new season in the best possible way, for the second year running, the destination is hosting the world's premier snowboard cross event: the FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup (1-2 December 2023). All the world's greatest snowboarding champions will be gathered in...
L'Art au Sommet is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year with works by the artist Jiménez Deredia. This season, eight monumental sculptures and photographic reproductions of the Costa Rican artist's works will adorn Courchevel, in iconic locations in the world's ski capital. Through his colossal marble and bronze sculptures, the artist expresses a singular vision, reincarnating the heritage of Costa Rican culture in a captivating artistic harmony. The sensual curves of these sculptures bring together the concepts of eternity, cosmos and fertility, evoking the timelessness of the universe... 8 spellbinding creations that invite visitors to explore their...
La Plagne is set to host a host of winter highlights, including the Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup and the 72nd Challenge des Moniteurs. 25 November: Christmas Market The Aime Christmas Market celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. On the programme: shows, a brass band, exhibitors, traditional children's carols, a visit from Father Christmas... And to celebrate this 20th edition in style, Céleste, a luminous puppet, will be putting on a show at the end of the day. Admission to the market is free. 8-10 December: Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup Considered to be one of the...
The ski resort in the Southern Alps is once again promising a rich programme this year. Discover the highlights of the winter season in Serre Chevalier. 9 December: Opening of the ski area Serre Chevalier opens its ski area on Saturday 9 December, until Sunday 14 April. 9-10 December: Premières Glisses To celebrate the launch of its season and the opening of its slopes, Serre Chevalier is organising the Premières Glisses weekend, with a programme of free events, great ski deals and a big concert. 7 January: Alpi Serre Che by La Grande Trace Come and take part in 3 different...
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