Les 3 Vallées, France, Report: Courchevel Cold Pow + Méribel Sun-Kissed Pow = The Magic Combo Report from February 18, 2026 Yesterday we woke up in Les 3 Vallées, France, to no new snow for the first time in what felt like weeks. There was a strange color in the sky—blue. Esfand had a plan: Go to Courchevel Ski the tree lines I know over there Come back to Méribel Hit the L’Oze chair when it […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 20, 2026 0 Comments
24-Year-Old Skier Dies After Hitting Rock Off-Piste in Méribel, France, on Anniversary of Schumacher’s Accident A 24-year-old skier died Monday morning, December 29, after a violent off-piste fall in the Mont-Vallon sector of Méribel-Mottaret, France. According to PGHM Savoie, ski patrol was alerted at approximately 11:30 a.m. to a skier in cardiac arrest in the high-alpine area. The man had been skiing off-piste when he reportedly collided with a rock outcrop, suffering critical injuries. Rescue teams […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 29, 2025 2 Comments
Rift in French Alps Olympic Bid: Méribel Ski Resort Threatens to Withdraw Over Venue Dispute Tensions are mounting in the French Alps after the ski resort of Méribel announced plans to withdraw from the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, citing a dispute with the Games’ organizing committee over the relocation of key alpine skiing events. The alpine village, part of the municipality of Les Allues in Savoie, had initially been slated to host women’s alpine […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | July 20, 2025 0 Comments
2 Dead in Piper PA-18 Crash in Méribel, France, After Mid-Air Collision with Paragliders Tragedy struck the ski resort town of Méribel-les-Allues, Savoie, France, on Tuesday, January 21, when a Piper PA-18 Super Cub collided mid-air with two tandem paragliders before crashing into the roof of a chalet on Route de la Renarde. The accident, which occurred at 4:55 p.m., claimed the lives of the plane’s two passengers, a 58-year-old pilot and his 26-year-old […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 23, 2025 0 Comments
U.S. Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Giant-Slalom World Championship in Courchevel and Méribél, France U.S. race skier Mikaela Shiffrin won Gold at the 2023 World Championships in Courchevel and Méribél, France, in Giant-Slalom. It is the American’s first-ever World Championship victory in Giant Slalom, after placing second in 2017 and 2021 and third in 2019. Shiffrin came into today’s race as the favorite, as she is currently the 22/23 World Cup leader in Giant-Slalom […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 16, 2023 0 Comments
Gold for Canada’s James Crawford in Super-G at 2023 World Championships in Courchevel & Méribél, France The 2023 World Championships in Courchevel and Méribél moved into the fourth day with the Men’s Super-G event. Thursday’s Men’s Super-G was held on a different slope to Wednesday’s Women’s Super-G, more specifically, the L’Eclipse. The race course was built specifically for the Men’s speed events of the 2023 World Championships and was used for the first time in last year’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 9, 2023 0 Comments
What to Watch When at the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in Courchevel & Méribél, France World Championships are held every other year and were rescheduled in 1984 to be held in odd years so as not to clash with Olympic Games. Before that, the Olympics were in lieu of a separate World Championship during the Olympic years. On Monday, February 6, 2023, the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships will kick off at the French resorts […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2023 1 Comment
Top 7 Largest Ski Resorts on the Epic Pass With access to over 90 resorts all over the globe, including more than 50 partner resorts, the Epic Pass gives skiers and snowboarders the ability to experience some of the largest and most renowned ski destinations in the world. From North America to Japan, and Europe to Australia, many resorts are not only steeped in amazing ski-culture and community, but […] Brains John Cunningham | June 23, 2026 0 Comments
Venue Plan for 2030 Winter Games in France Announced France’s 2030 Winter Olympics finally has a confirmed venue map. After months of political disputes, competing bids, and uncertainty over where several marquee events would be held, the executive board of the Alpes 2030 Organising Committee (COJOP) officially validated its venue proposal on Friday, June 19. The plan will now be presented to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Commission […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | June 20, 2026 0 Comments
The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth, Ranked by Size We all know that bigger is better when it comes to ski resorts and many other things. In the USA, a biggest ski resort is Big Sky and it’s 5,800 acres. There are ski resorts in the Alps that make Big Sky look like a kiddie hill. So, where are the biggest ski resorts on Earth? Mostly in the Alps, it’s true, but there are a couple others outside of the Alps in North America. If you’re a true ski freak […] Brains SnowBrains | June 7, 2026 75 Comments
Forget the Lodge Burger — These Michelin Star Ski Resorts Redefine Mountain Dining If you are planning a ski trip and food matters as much as the skiing, you are in luck — but you need to know where to look. France alone has 658 Michelin-starred restaurants, more than any other country in the world. Italy has 384. Switzerland has 134. Austria has 100. The Alps run through all four countries, and the […] Brains Julia Schneemann | May 30, 2026 0 Comments
One&Only Expands Into the French Alps With Hotel at Courchevel 1850 Ultra-luxury hospitality brand One&Only is set to make its debut in the French Alps with a landmark new resort in Courchevel 1850, France, bringing one of the world’s most exclusive hotel brands to one of skiing’s most prestigious destinations. Parent company Kerzner International announced that the resort is scheduled to open in 2030 and will rise on the site of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 13, 2026 0 Comments
Provisional 2026-27 Alpine World Cup Calendar Sees 21 Races in North America The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has released the provisional 2026-27 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar, featuring new venues, the return of several classics, and what officials describe as a renewed effort to balance the sport’s speed and technical disciplines. The men’s circuit is scheduled to feature 43 races across 21 venues, while the women’s calendar includes 40 […] Competition Julia Schneemann | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
The Steepest Ski Runs in Europe For those who seek the thrill of steep descents, Europe’s ski resorts offer some of the most challenging runs in the world. These runs demand technical skill, nerves of steel, and a love for the adrenaline rush that only a steep, fast slope can provide. Related: Top 5 Most Challenging and Rewarding Groomed Runs in the U.S. Determining the steepest […] Brains Julia Schneemann | May 3, 2026 6 Comments
The Top 9 Countries with the Most Skier Visits in 2024-25 Last season marked a special milestone for skiers and snowboarders globally. With 399 million skier visits counted globally, more people were sliding down mountains than ever before. A skier visit is defined as the days every skier or boarder visits a resort. So a skier or snowboarder visiting a resort for a whole week, equals seven skier visits. It does […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 21, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 105 | Olivier Fremond – Head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort Our guest today is Olivier Fremond, the head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski resort. When we say large, we’re not talking big. We’re talking absurdly massive. Les 3 Vallées spans over 600km of pistes, roughly 25,000 acres of skiable terrain, more than 160 lifts, and it connects the legendary ski destinations of Courchevel, […] Podcasts Podcast | April 4, 2026 0 Comments
Where Americans Ski: Top 10 European Resorts by U.S. Ski Lesson Bookings A growing number of American skiers are looking across the Atlantic for their ski holidays. Lured by European culture, affordable lift tickets, glamorous hotels, and reasonable ski lessons, European resorts have seen a double-digit percentage increase in bookings from U.S. guests for several years in a row now. New data from Maison Sport reveals exactly where they are going. Related: […] Brains Julia Schneemann | April 2, 2026 0 Comments
We Went to The Biggest Ski Area on Earth and Got Our Whole Perspective Changed On the pursuit of good powder snow sometimes you find something bigger. A place so vast it makes your brain stutter.A landscape so interconnected it feels impossible.A ski area so large it stops feeling like a resort and starts feeling like its own mountain range. This is Les 3 Vallées (which happens to be on the Epic pass for added convenience […] Trip Report Martin Kuprianowicz | February 27, 2026 9 Comments
Les Arcs, France, Report: Casual Backside, No-Fall Frontside, & Endless Chutes with Pierre The Local Report from February 24, 2026 Yesterday I met up with my new buddy Pierre, whom I’d met during that illegal powder day at Les Arcs four days ago. He grew up here, so I just smiled, nodded, and followed him around all day. It was crazy hot again and this was my 4th day in a row of wearing just […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 25, 2026 0 Comments
Another French Ski Lift Closes After Avalanche Damage to Infrastructure An avalanche has forced the closure of a key lift at the Sainte-Foy Tarentaise ski resort in France, the resort confirmed. According to a brief statement released by the resort as well as the resort’s ski patrol, an avalanche struck the Aiguille chairlift, causing damage to the installation. The lift has been shut down while technical teams carry out a […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 24, 2026 0 Comments
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