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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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Mathieu Faivre, Olympic Medalist, World Champion, & Former Partner of Mikaela Shiffrin, Announces Retirement

Home favorite Faivre gets 1st win in World Cup giant slalom Val d'Isere, France, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. Photo Philippe Desmazes. AFP

French ski racer Mathieu Faivre has announced his retirement on his social media account. In a video posted on Instagram, Faivre said with sadness in his voice, “I have decided to announce the end of my ski carreer.” Faivre is a seasoned Giant Slalom skier who has three World Championships and an Olympic medal to his name. U.S. readers may remember […]
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French Ski Industry Shows Strongest Growth in a Decade Driven by International Tourism

Tignes, France. | Photo SnowBrains

France recorded 54.8 million skier visits during the 2024–25 winter season, a 5.5% increase from the previous year and its strongest result in more than a decade, according to new figures released by Domaines Skiables de France, the French national ski areas association. The impressive growth cements France’s position as the world’s second-largest ski market in terms of annual skier […]
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French Ski Industry Shows Strongest Growth in a Decade Driven by International Tourism

France recorded 54.8 million skier visits during the 2024–25 winter season, a 5.5% increase from the previous year and its strongest result in more than a decade, according to new figures released by Domaines Skiables de France, the French national ski areas association. The impressive growth cements France’s position as the world’s second-largest ski market in terms of annual skier […]
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Japanese Restaurant Zuma Hits the European Alps This Winter in These 2 Exclusive Locations

This winter, luxury hospitality in Europe will add a glamorous Japanese twist with Zuma setting up two winter pop-ups in two European resorts. The acclaimed contemporary Japanese restaurant brand is partnering with Ultima Collection to launch exclusive culinary residencies at Ultima Hotel Gstaad in Switzerland and Ultima Hotel Courchevel in France. Zuma currently has a winter residence in one other […]
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Veteran Mountain Guide Killed in Fall While Re-Equipping Climbing Route in Chamonix, France

Chamonix’s climbing community is mourning the loss of Christophe Jacquemoud, a veteran mountain guide and teacher at France’s prestigious National Ski and Mountaineering School (ENSA), who died Friday, September 12, in the afternoon during a safety operation on one of the world’s most iconic peaks. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. on September 12 in the Grands Charmoz, part of […]
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Tragedy at Mont Blanc as Climber Falls 500 Feet to his Death in Front of His Son

A climber has died after a tragic fall on the Tour Ronde, a 3,800-meter (12,000-foot) peak in the Mont Blanc massif that straddles the border between France and Italy on Sunday, September 7. The climber, identified as Jean-Michel Beacco from France, was descending the mountain with his son, when an anchor securing him suddenly gave way. The 61-year-old man fell […]
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French Ski Racer Nils Allegre Sustains Injury During Training in Chile

French alpine ski racer Nils Allègre, one of France’s standout competitors in Downhill and Super-G, sustained a calf tear while training in Chile this September. On September 2, he shared via Instagram, “Everything doesn’t always go as planned… Unfortunately, at the beginning of our training in Chile, I tore my calf and had to go back to France to get […]
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French Ski Racer Cyprien Sarrazin Hopes to Return to Ski Racing in 2026-27 After Devastating Crash Last Year

French ski racer Cyprien Sarrazin, who suffered a devastating crash in December 2024 during Downhill training in Bormio, Italy, has announced his intention to return to ski racing in 2026-27. Speaking at a press conference in Superdévoluy Resort, France, the 30-year-old admits that at first he was not sure about his future, but that lately he has realized his strong […]
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French Ski Federation Suspends Coach & Former Olympic Medalist Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

The French Ski Federation (FFS) has announced the opening of disciplinary proceedings as well as provisional suspension of retired ski racer and former national coach Joël Chenal, following mounting allegations that he sexually harassed underage female athletes during his coaching career. Related: Olympic Vice Champion Accused of Sexual Harassment of Minors The decision, announced Wednesday, July 23, comes after French […]
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Bodies of Missing Father & Daughter Found at Base of Bionnassay Peak, Mont Blanc, France

A father and daughter from the Vosges region of France have died after falling while climbing the Aiguille de Bionnassay in the Mont Blanc massif, France. Elia Poirot, 24, a medical student, and her father Pierre Poirot, 56, a long-time mathematics teacher and active local sports figure, were found dead on Saturday morning, July 19, at the foot of the […]
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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 […]
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Rossignol to Close Historic Dynastar Factory at Foot of Mont-Blanc, France, Ending Over 60 Years of Ski Manufacturing History

After much protest and lengthy negotiations with its employees, French ski company Rossignol announced at the end of June that it will be closing the Dynastar ski factory in Sallanches, France, on July 31, 2025. The decision will result in the loss of 57 jobs and had resulted in months of negotiations between the Dynastar employees and the parent company […]
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