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With its seven 5-star hotels and six 4-star hotels, Val d'Isère has plenty to offer when it comes to luxury. We have selected three that are well worth a visit.

The long-awaited resumption of mountain biking in Venosc (Les 2 Alpes) has been good news since 12 April.

Whether you're a beer lover or simply curious about discovering new cultures, the Fête de la Bière,...

Courchevel offers a wide choice of accommodation. Whether you choose a flat, a hotel, a chalet, a bed and breakfast, a residence, a holiday centre or a refuge, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the peaks and snow-covered forests.

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.

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.

Val d'Isère (Northern Alps) - A world-renowned ski destination with more than 300 km of pistes, this resort is a favourite with winter sports fans. And when you think of guaranteed snow, Val d'Isère springs to mind, not least because of the altitude, the different exposures and the top-class snow guns that cover the slopes. 

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

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

While most ski resorts are preparing to gradually close their doors, a handful of them, mainly the highest in altitude and therefore with the most snow, are staying open until May.

During the winter, ski resorts attract thousands of visitors for winter sports. These holidays often have a significant environmental impact, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.

Simon Lavaud is a blacksmith and cutler in Vénosc, in the commune of Les 2 Alpes. He makes knives and all kinds of blades by hand.

Since 1ᵉʳ February 2021, Bruno Thomas has held the position of general manager of the bobsleigh track, the venue for the dispcline events at the 2030 Winter Olympics.

Compagnie des Alpes, which manages no fewer than 10 ski areas in France, including La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes, Val d'Isère, Les Menuires, Méribel and Serre Chevalier, is stepping up its efforts with 10 measures and 5 waivers in favour of mountain ecology. 

Les Menuires (Alpes du Nord) - A family resort par excellence in the 3 Vallées, which is the largest ski area in the world, Les Menuires is the best value for money in the area.

Discover Tsaretta Spice, Ekrin by Laurent Azoulay and Tsaretta, three exceptional restaurants in Méribel.

From Sunday 3 March to Saturday 9 March, the Val d'Allos resort is organising a week of events for young and old: Outdoor Week. Le Petit Montagnard reveals the programme.

In Serre Chevalier on Sunday 18 February, Benjamin Védrines took on a new challenge, tackling four slopes of this emblematic mountain of the Massif des Écrins, the Agneaux, in one day, climbing more than 6,000 metres before sunset.