Grande Motte Glacier in Tignes, France, Reopens its Slopes for Summer Skiing The Grande Motte glacier in Tignes, France, reopens its slopes for summer skiing this weekend, joining Val d’Isère and four other Alpine glacier ski areas offering limited summer operations. The resort plans a four-week season from June 21 to July 20, providing up to 12 miles (20 kilometers) of glacier runs between 8,937 feet (2,724 meters) and 11,338 feet (3,456 […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 20, 2025 0 Comments
Val d’Isère, France, Opens for Summer Skiing on the Pisaillas Glacier This Weekend Perched high in the French Alps and framed by the dramatic peaks of the Vanoise National Park, the Pisaillas Glacier at Val d’Isère, France, is once again opening for summer skiing. Accessible only via the Col de l’Iseran—the highest paved pass in Europe—this seasonal tradition offers a rare chance to ski above 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) well into July. The […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 5, 2025 0 Comments
France’s Outdoormix Festival Returns in June With Extreme Sports, Live Music, and a Fresh 2025 Lineup One of Europe’s most unique outdoor events, the Outdoormix Festival, is set to return this June with a weeklong celebration of high-adrenaline sports and live music in the heart of the French Alps. Held each spring in the mountain town of Embrun, the Outdoormix Festival combines elite outdoor sports competitions with nightly concerts, drawing athletes, artists, and fans from across […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 30, 2025 0 Comments
20-Year-Old Speedrider Dies After 1,000-Meter Fall on North Face of Aiguille du Midi, France A 20-year-old speedrider died Tuesday, May 13, after falling nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) while descending the north face of the Aiguille du Midi, one of the most iconic peaks in the Mont Blanc Massif in France. The accident occurred late Tuesday morning despite calm weather and fresh snow conditions that had attracted several local thrill-seekers to the high alpine […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
Man Killed by Avalanche at Val Thorens, France, Resort Entrance A 27-year-old British man has died after being swept away by an avalanche at the entrance of Val Thorens, France, following heavy snow that has closed resorts across the Alps. Val Thorens received over 40″ of snow in the last couple of days. The avalanche struck shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, as the man stood by the side of a […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 18, 2025 0 Comments
Avalanches in Val Thorens, France, Leave One Critically Injured and Force Ski Area Shutdown A series of avalanches swept through Val Thorens ski area in the French Alps today, leaving one person critically injured and forcing the closure of the entire ski area as authorities raised the avalanche risk to its highest level, PisteHors reports. Related: Avalanche Risk at Maximum as Season’s Biggest Snow Storm Shuts Down European Ski Areas Local officials reported that […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 17, 2025 0 Comments
La Clusaz, France, Report: Skiing in the Footsteps of a Legend Report from March 17, 2025 – La Clusaz, France Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, La Clusaz is a resort steeped in both history and tradition, offering everything from challenging terrain to a vibrant, passionate mountain culture. Known for its world-class freeride scene and stunning alpine vistas, it’s a favorite destination for skiers of all kinds. The resort […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 23, 2025 0 Comments
Snowboarder Dies in Crevasse Fall on Vallée Blanche in Chamonix, France A snowboarder in his fifties died on Monday, March 17, after falling into a crevasse while descending the Vallée Blanche near Chamonix. The man was riding with a professionally guided group when a snow bridge collapsed beneath him, sending him nearly 30 meters (100 feet) into the glacier below, according to Chamonix.net. Related: American Ski Mountaineer Rescued by Helicopter with […] SnowBrains | March 21, 2025 0 Comments
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