New Roche de Mio Gondola lift in La Plagne to open in December 2025

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La Plagne is set to upgrade its lift system for the 2025/26 winter season as the brand-new Roche de Mio gondola will link Plagne Bellecôte directly to the Roche de Mio summit. The €36 million gondola will travel via an intermediate …

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New Chenus Gondola in Courchevel opens December 2025

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After 55 years, the iconic Chenus gondola in Courchevel 1850 is being upgraded for winter 2025/26. Due to open in December 2025, the new €20 million lift will double its uplift capacity and also focus on sustainability. Uplift capacity will …

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Red Bull 400 returns to Courchevel: The World’s Steepest Race is back

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400 meters doesn’t sound like much—until it’s straight uphill. That’s what the Red Bull 400 race in Courchevel is…! The Red Bull 400 returns to Courchevel next month on 13 July for the fifth time. Competitors have to climb the …

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Val d’Isère opens for summer skiing

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When the legendary Col de l’Iseran above Val d’Isère opened last Friday 06 June, not only were cyclists happy, but skiers could look forward to the start of the resort’s summer skiing season. At an altitude of 2770m, the Col de …

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The Tour de France returns to La Plagne and Courchevel in 2025

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After a unique version of the Tour de France in 2024 (with the Tour finishing in Nice, rather than Paris), the 2025 version remains wholly in France – and will visit two of our favourite ski resorts. Stage 18 finishes …

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St Anton: leading sustainable energy in Austria

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Did you know that St Anton is one of the few Tyrolean communities that is almost completely energy self-sufficient, thanks to low carbon electricity generation. The resort only has 3000 permanent inhabitants, but the population can reach 20,000 in the …

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Summer Skiing in Les 2 Alpes from May to July

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If you thought skiing was only for winter, think again. Les 2 Alpes, in the southern French Alps, will be offering skiing all the way into July. Their glacier will be open for skiers from Monday 05 May (when the …

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Five Great Things To Do When You Visit the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix

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Chamonix is one of the world’s great ski resorts. While the skiing is fantastic, this historic resort stands out for the outstanding non-ski activities the resort offers. One must for any visit to Chamonix – in winter or in summer …

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The Best Ski April Fools of 2025

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We all love a good April Fool, especially when it’s about skiing! Here are some of the best we spotted from the world of snowsports this year… Verbier creates ‘Raclette Wax’ for skis It’s hard to believe that this new …

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Buy your own gondola from Courchevel

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Have you ever wanted to own your own bubble lift? Then this could be your chance… Courchevel is going to auction the old Chenus and Ariondaz gondolas in May 2025, with 160 cabins on offer. The Chenus and Ariondaz gondolas …

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