It's a quiet little revolution in a valley long dependent on the car. Since 1 December 2025, the Haute Tarentaise has had a mountain bus service operating 7 days a week, all year round, linking the lower and upper parts of the valley without interruption, including on public holidays. Behind this seemingly technical change lies a clear ambition: to facilitate daily travel for local residents, seasonal workers and visitors, while laying the foundations for more sustainable mobility in the mountains. A continuous link between the valley and the resorts Lines S82 and S83 now provide a daily service...
Author: Romain Boisaubert
In Valloire, winter doesn't just snow on the summits. It sculpts them. From 13 to 16 January 2026, the Savoyard resort will be hosting one of its most spectacular events, the International Ice Sculpture Competition, organised on the Verneys plateau, three kilometres from the heart of the resort. Every year, this open-air event attracts curious onlookers, families and fans of ephemeral art. For three days and three nights, 20 artists from all over the world compete against each other in a friendly challenge: transforming simple blocks of ice into real works of art. Each team has...
The snow has fallen in abundance on Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves and winter is settling in here in all its might. Already well covered in snow, the Savoyard resort is set to receive up to 80 centimetres more between now and the end of the episode forecast for Sunday. These are ideal conditions for getting the most out of the Semaine Grand Nord, organised by the Tourist Office from 10 to 16 January, and immersing yourself in a resolutely Nordic atmosphere. For a week, holidaymakers and locals alike are invited to discover the mountains from a different angle, through a series of events combining encounters, winter activities and immersive experiences, designed for all ages. The week begins...
There will be 600 of them setting off into the snow, headlamp screwed on or gazing up at the peaks. On 17 and 18 January, Serre Chevalier will be hosting the 9ᵉ edition of the Serre Che Snow Trail, which over the years has become one of the major winter events in mountain trail running. A 100 % nature race, fully booked several weeks in advance, which confirms the roots of the Briançonnais as a historic land of the white trail. After all, it's not a new story here. In 2001, Serre Chevalier saw the birth of one of the very first winter trails in France, organised at Monêtier-les-Bains under the name of Trail...
At an altitude of 2,000 metres, almost at the end of the world, just before the Italian border, Le Toët is preparing to experience something very special. This winter, for the very first time, this family-run refuge nestling on the shores of Lake Mont-Cenis is opening its doors for the winter season. It's a rare, almost timeless adventure, led by Nathalie and Alexis, a couple in their fifties who have made the radical choice to live through the winter where others only spend the summer. The setting is spectacular. A lake frozen in the cold, peaks over 3,000 metres high in the snow and a...
For nearly twenty years, the Altitude Jazz Festival has established itself as one of the major cultural events of the winter in the Briançon area. From 15 to 24 January 2026, the 19ᵉ edition promises once again to make jazz resonate in all its forms, from the great halls to the most unexpected venues. For ten days, the festival will roll out a dense, open programme, true to its DNA: lively, curious, accessible jazz that moves freely between styles, generations and spaces. Bars, theatres, thermal baths, mountain restaurants, ski slopes and Vauban fortifications become ephemeral stages for...
At the heart of the world's largest ski area, another form of snow sports attracts its fair share of curious visitors, families and thrill-seekers. At Méribel, the immersive Mission Black Forest luge is one of the most memorable experiences of the season, far from the conventional image of a simple downhill run. From the summit of Tougnète, accessible by gondola, the adventure begins even before you set off. The setting is set, and so is the story. In the Forest of Arbin, the sorcerer Galdwick has had a disturbing vision. The goblins are getting organised, threatening the balance of the magical world and the Windar tribe. To...
On a human scale, facing the Grandes Rousses, Oz 3300 cultivates a different idea of the mountains. As well as skiing, the resort offers rare and immersive experiences. Daybreak, the end of the day, or a frosty vertical... Here's a look at 3 activities that are as accessible as they are unforgettable. 1. Ski before everyone else, at daybreak When the resort is still asleep, Dôme des Rousses wakes up. The «Premières Traces» experience offers you the chance to accompany the ski patrollers on their morning rounds, starting at an altitude of 2,800 metres. Breakfast in front of the dawning light, discussions on the job, then a descent on snow...
From 20 December, Courchevel will be inaugurating two permanent padel courts right in the heart of Courchevel 1850, at the foot of the Émile Allais slalom stadium, opposite the INEOS Club House. This new facility is as unexpected as it is symbolic, confirming the resort's determination to diversify its sporting offering far beyond skiing. At this altitude, few resorts offer such a facility. Courchevel has thus become one of the highest padel sites in France, within the largest ski area in the world. The perfect way to combine sport, modernity and four-season appeal....
At Oz 3300, far from traditional hotels and resort lights, a unique experience invites you to sleep outside, under the stars, in almost absolute silence. At an altitude of 2,100 metres, on the Lacs d'Oz plateau, the «1000 stars» is not an establishment in the traditional sense of the term, but a rare interlude, halfway between guided bivouac and contemplative interlude. Nestling at an altitude of 1,350 metres, the pedestrian resort of Oz 3300 has long cultivated a gentle, authentic approach to the mountains. With this winter offering, it is taking the immersive experience one step further, inviting visitors to...
This winter, music takes to the skies at Serre Chevalier. The resort is launching Sound of Altitude, a new series of events designed to keep the peaks and snow fronts buzzing with DJ sets and concerts throughout the season. The idea behind this new label is simple: to bring together under a single banner the many musical initiatives already taking place in the valley's mountain restaurants and bars, while giving them greater coherence and visibility. For several seasons now, electronic music and concerts at altitude have been a growing success...
On Sunday 4 January 2026, the resort will host the 5ᵉ edition of the Alpi Serre Che, an event now firmly established in the French ski-mountaineering landscape. Part of the Trophée des Alpes du Sud and counting towards the FFME French Cup, the race will bring together established competitors, young hopefuls and enthusiasts who have come to test themselves on the slopes of Monêtier-les-Bains. At a time when ski-mountaineering is gaining in visibility, driven in particular by local figures such as Benjamin Védrines and Mathieu Maynadier, the event is a highlight of the winter calendar. It's also a reminder of Serre Chevalier's long history of ski mountaineering...
Every winter, Serre Chevalier establishes itself as one of the great party playgrounds in the Alps. And for the 2025-2026 season, the resort is confirming its reputation for hosting a memorable event by welcoming the Bon Entendeur duo for a free DJ set on the Aravet snow front on Thursday 19 February 2026. Since 2022, the resort has got into the habit of turning a February evening into an open-air musical event. Following in the footsteps of The Avener, Synapson, Joachim Garraud and Feder, it's now Bon Entendeur's turn to lay down their turntables in front of the peaks, in an atmosphere combining skiing, music...
In Courchevel, the end of the year is more than just a picture-postcard setting. From 13 December until the early hours of January, the resort is orchestrating a succession of festive, family-friendly and gourmet events, all designed to bring a different kind of experience to the mountains. The big news this winter is that Courchevel is inaugurating its first Christmas market at Le Praz, from 13 December to 2 January. Eight chalets will welcome visitors and holidaymakers in a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering sweet treats and Savoyard specialities. Hot chocolate, winter wine, waffles, churros and candyfloss are on offer alongside diots, raclette sandwiches and tartiflette. One point...
When winter sets in on the heights of the Maurienne, Saint Sorlin d'Arves is decked out in lights and a warm atmosphere, giving the festive season in the mountains its full meaning. From 20 December to 2 January, the resort-village is rolling out a programme of family-friendly activities, combining Alpine traditions, gourmet delights and festive events on the snow front. Throughout the school holidays, holidaymakers and locals alike are invited to share some convivial moments, both in the heart of the village and on the slopes. On 24 and 31 December, the snow front becomes the epicentre of the...
For the first time in its history, Ailefroide, an emblematic village in the Écrins massif and the last inhabited village before the great high altitude faces, is opening up its landscapes to Nordic skiing. During the Christmas holidays, almost 15 kilometres of pistes will be opened in a setting that has remained untouched, silent and almost untouched. The pistes start at the Pelvoux icefall, with skis on. The first few kilometres immediately set the tone. The climb is an integral part of the adventure. After around 3.5 kilometres of gradual ascent, you reach Ailefroide by road, in a Nordic crossing atmosphere where...
In 2026, the Mountain of Hell is preparing to write a new chapter in its legend. The legendary mountain bike race in Les 2 Alpes returns from 18 to 21 June 2026 for a 26ᵉ edition that is already shaping up to be explosive. For over twenty-five years, the Mountain of Hell has been much more than a competition. It's an event in a league of its own, a concentration of mountain biking culture, self-transcendence and conviviality. The concept remains unchanged: a mass start on snow at an altitude of over 3,000 metres, followed by a hellish 25-kilometre descent with 2,300 metres of ascent...
Every winter, Orcières, which has been awarded the Famille Plus label, fine-tunes its range of activities to suit the needs of all the family, with children discovering the snow at their own pace, while parents enjoy the unspoilt surroundings and a variety of activities. Once again this winter, the resort is offering a host of good deals, immersive experiences and festive events. Here's a round-up of the reasons why the resort is such an inspired family haven. 1. A simplified stay thanks to the Pass Horizon At Orcières, après-ski isn't just about getting back to your flat. With the Pass Horizon, available for stays of two days or more, the resort offers an all-in-one package that...
At an altitude of 2,100 metres, in the heart of Tignes Val Claret, a new facility has arrived. On Friday 19 December, the INDIGO group inaugurated the Tufs car park, billed as the highest car park in Europe. It's a major project, designed to meet both the constraints of the high mountains and the changing needs of transport in the resort. Located at the foot of the pistes, the Tufs car park has 661 spaces spread over three levels. It took fourteen months to build, spread over two years in the off-season, in order to keep the ski area running smoothly. From the moment it opened, it stood out...
In Bourg-Saint-Maurice, as in the various sites of Les Arcs, the Christmas period is not limited to the slopes. With concerts, night-time walks, shows and markets, the region has a packed programme of events, designed for families and festive enthusiasts alike. Here's an overview of the highlights not to be missed between 19 and 25 December. At Arc 2000, a spectacular Christmas on the slopes On Wednesday 24 December, Arc 2000 will be hosting one of its most emblematic events of the winter season with the Christmas Shows. As soon as night falls, the arrival of Father Christmas will give...
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