Author: Romain Boisaubert

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...

In Flaine, winter can be enjoyed as much on the slopes as at the table. From sunny terraces and charming old buildings to contemporary design, the resort is as much a gourmet destination as it is a sporting one. Here are five restaurants to discover without delay, to combine skiing and the pleasure of good food. La Pente à Jules, the place to be for happy skiers Perched on the edge of the slopes, La Pente à Jules is the place to be for lovers of good food and good humour. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can sit on the south-facing terrace or inside to enjoy burgers, wraps, bruschettas and snacks...

Nestling between snow-capped peaks and wild valleys, the communes of the Pays des Écrins are redoubling their imagination to offer an immersive, responsible and poetic winter. Here, the mountains are reinvented without ever changing, with sensory experiences, committed accommodation, unusual walks and gentle escapades inviting visitors to experience the Alpine winter in a different way. Pelvoo Village: winter reinvented in Pelvoux-Vallouise This is one of the season's big new features: the Pelvoo Igloo becomes Pelvoo Village, a genuine mountain fair redesigned to inspire young and old alike. Under the snow-covered domes and installations, you can discover a magical world...

On 22 and 23 November 2025, Val Thorens celebrates its opening weekend, «La Grande Première», an event that has become legendary for all lovers of skiing and the mountains. On the programme: skiing, equipment tests, festive entertainment, a raclette evening, mountain film screenings and even a one-man show. In short, everything you need to get back into the winter spirit and kick off the season with a smile. The first resort to open in the Three Valleys, Val Thorens promises a weekend of pure skiing and snowboarding, punctuated by the first descents of the winter and the new-found sensations. On site,...

It's the date that all winter sports fans have been waiting for: on Saturday 22 November 2025, Tignes kicks off the winter season in the French Alps. Thanks to its Grande Motte glacier, perched at an altitude of 3,656 metres, the resort gets the ball rolling before anyone else, promising 163 days of non-stop skiing from 22 November 2025 to 3 May 2026. As it does every year, Tignes is taking great care to get the ball rolling. The opening weekend promises to be sporting, festive and unifying, combining great skiing, a friendly atmosphere and unmissable events. Starting on Saturday morning, meet at Tignes Val Claret, in front of the...

At l'Alpe d'Huez, there's more to skiing than meets the eye. Off the slopes, the resort offers a range of original experiences to help you make the most of the mountains in a different way - thrills, shared laughter and pure emotion guaranteed. Become a musher in the middle of the tundra Head for the great outdoors with Mika and his Second Souffle team. Accompanied by their Nordic dogs, holidaymakers set off for a ride to the rhythm of the huskies' panting and the crunch of skates on the snow. This immersion in the world of sled dogs is a different way of getting close to the mountains and experiencing them for themselves...

Some resorts are the brainchild of developers and investors. And then there's Les Karellis, a resort born of an idea, an ideal and a collective commitment. On the heights of Montricher-Albanne, in the Maurienne, this singular project has made its way far from commercial models, driven by a conviction: skiing should be a pleasure accessible to all, a driving force for life in the valley and a symbol of solidarity. 1972 - The idea of a mountain for everyone At a time when the Alps were being overrun with resorts designed as real-estate showcases, the small village of Montricher-Albanne came up with the idea...

It's a mountain of stories and records. At l'Alpe d'Huez, one legendary descent follows another, with names that have become emblematic: Sarenne, Tunnel, Combe Charbonnière, Brèche... Four routes that have forged the reputation of the Isère resort and continue to attract skiers from all over the world, eager for great vertical drops and pure thrills. Sarenne, the queen of descents From the summit of the Pic Blanc, at an altitude of 3,330 m, the legendary Sarenne unfurls its 16 kilometres of uninterrupted descent to the village of Alpauris. It's a trail that's unique in the world, both in terms of its length and the emotion it arouses. From the very first slopes,...