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4 Skiers Injured After Snowmobile Crashes Into Lift Line at Avoriaz Ski Resort, France

Four people were injured on Sunday, January 11, after a snowmobile lost control and ploughed into skiers queuing for a chairlift at Avoriaz Ski Resort in Haute-Savoie, France. The incident occurred at around 11:00 a.m. at the bottom of the Lac Intrets chairlift during a busy morning with excellent snow and weather conditions drawing large crowds onto the slopes. Related: […]
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Deadly Weekend in France as 6 Skiers Die in Numerous Separate Avalanche Incidents

At least six people were killed in avalanche accidents across the French Alps this weekend, as dangerous snowpack conditions persisted despite repeated warnings from authorities. Three skiers died on Saturday, followed by three more fatalities on Sunday, January 11, in separate incidents across Savoie and Haute-Savoie. Related: 3 Backcountry Skiers Perish in Avalanche in Spanish Pyrenees The deadly weekend unfolded […]
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Fire Destroys On-Mountain Cabin at Terrain Park in Flaine/Grand Massif, France

A small cabin was completely destroyed by fire in the heart of Flaine Ski Resort, France, on Monday, December 5, sending a visible plume of smoke above the village and briefly alarming guests on the mountain. Related: Fire Engulfs Gondola Station at Summit of Glacier 3000, Switzerland Resort officials confirmed the incident to local radio ICI Pays de Savoie, stating […]
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Is Skiing Too Expensive? Well, This Resort in the French Alps is Giving Out Free Tickets

Snow-covered slopes of Saint-Colomban-des-Villards in the winter.

  For many, this would be unthinkable–a dream come true. Free skiing in the Alps? What’s not to love? Unfortunately, the reality is far from a being a dream–if you’re at Saint-Colomban-des-Villards that is… Located at 1,100 meters (3,609 feet) above sea level, Saint-Colomban-des-Villards is a small commune located in the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region located in southeastern […]
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Private Ski Instructor Arrested for Manslaughter and Alleged Drug Use After American Skier Death in Val Thorens, France

The private ski instructor accompanying an American skier who died at Val Thorens, France, on Tuesday, December 30, has been arrested by French authorities. The instructor, who has not been publicly identified, was allegedly under the influence of narcotics at the time of the accident, though he tested negative for alcohol. According to French newspaper Le Dauphiné Libéré, the instructor […]
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American Tourist Dies in Off-Piste Accident at Val Thorens, France

An American skier in his early 50s has died following a fall in an off-piste area at Val Thorens, in France’s Savoie region, authorities confirmed Tuesday, December 30. The fatal accident occurred mid-afternoon in the Boismint sector of the resort. According to the local ski patrol, Service des Pistes de la Vallée des Belleville (SPVB), which responded to the incident, […]
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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 […]
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Ski Guide Killed in Avalanche That Injures 3 Skiers on Off-Piste Route in La Plagne, France

[UPDATED: December 27] An avalanche swept through an off-piste route on the Bellecôte massif in La Plagne, France, shortly before noon on Friday, December 26, injuring several skiers and triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving helicopters, doctors, and avalanche dogs. One of the injured skiers—the group’s guide—later died in hospital. According to French authorities, a group of six skiers—including a […]
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Lindsey Vonn Claims 4th Podium of the Season as Sofia Goggia Wins the Super-G in Val d’Isère, France

Lindsey Vonn’s comeback tour rolled on Sunday, December 21, in Val d’Isère, France, with the American legend stepping onto the World Cup podium for the fourth time this season, finishing third in a blustery women’s Super-G. It came one day after another third-place result in the Downhill, underscoring just how consistent Vonn has been in her first full stretch back […]
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Lindsey Vonn Back on the Podium as Austria’s Conny Hütter Wins Downhill World Cup at Val d’Isère, France

The women’s Downhill at Val d’Isère on Saturday, December 20, delivered exactly what fans have come to expect from the O.K. course: speed, drama, and razor-thin margins. Austria’s Conny Hütter took the win, Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann claimed a long-awaited return to the podium in second, and Lindsey Vonn continued her remarkable comeback with a third-place finish—her third podium in three […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Wins 4th Consecutive Slalom of the Season at Courchevel, France

The women’s World Cup circuit lit up Courchevel, France, last night for a classic night Slalom—tight, icy, dramatic, and ultimately dominated once again by Mikaela Shiffrin. Under the floodlights in the French Alps, Shiffrin stood on the top step of the podium yet again, for the fourth straight Slalom of the season and the 105th time of her career. Rounding […]
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French Ski Racer Cyprien Sarrazin Returns to Snow 1 Year After Near-Fatal Crash

Recovering ski racer Cyprien Sarrazin has shared a video of himself back on skis on his social media channels, nearly one year after his near-fatal crash. The French ski racer had crashed in December 2024 during Downhill training in Bormio, Italy, and had suffered serious head trauma. In an interview months later, he bluntly admitted, that he had nearly died […]
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French Ski Area Avoriaz Has the Best Start to the Season in 2 Decades and Adds Additional Bonus Weekend on December 6 & 7

The ski resort of Avoriaz in France is enjoying its best early-season snowpack in over two decades, prompting strong turnout and a surge in bookings as it prepares to reopen its slopes on December 6–7 for a second bonus weekend. After a remarkably busy first pre-opening weekend on November 29-30, the resort—part of the Morzine area—reports snow totals unmatched at […]
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The 3 Companies that Dominate Skiing Retail

When browsing for new ski gear, you’ll encounter countless brands with seemingly endless options. To find the best equipment, it’s important to know what each company offers and how the brands differ. Like most industries, the ski world has seen many once-independent companies absorbed into a handful of large corporations. This isn’t inherently negative, but it is helpful to know […]
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France Introduces Smoking Ban Across Ski Resorts, Including Slopes and Lifts

France is rolling out one of the most sweeping anti-smoking measures ever applied to winter sports: smoking will now be prohibited across all ski resorts on lifts, in lift queues, and even on the slopes themselves. After months of ambiguity surrounding a new French public-health decree, local media have confirmed that decree No. 2025-582 does in fact apply to France’s […]
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A Symbolic Goodbye to an Old Ski Resort as Lift Towers are Dismantled at Céüze 2000, France

In 2020, the small ski resort of Céüze 2000, France, closed its lifts permanently after 85 years of operations. The local residents had five years to come to terms with the end of skiing at their village before the first lift towers were taken down. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the day finally arrived: the Hautes-Alpes Department began dismantling the […]
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[PHOTOS] The Birkin of Skis: $18,600 Hermès “Off-Piste” Skis Offer Racing Stability and Luxury Craft

Hermès has released a pair of alpine skis combining premium materials, refined artistry, and racing-inspired design. The “Off Piste” skis feature a sycamore wood veneer enhanced by the “Jeu d’adresse” design from artist Evan Hecox. Crafted in France and aimed at skiers over 5’5″ tall of all skill levels, these skis meld aesthetic distinction with performance. Related: The Top 7 […]
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