2026 Tour de France riders to climb to Alpe d’Huez twice

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Every summer, the toughest stages of the ‘Tour de France’ come as the cyclists hit the ski resorts of the French Alps. This year is no exception, with a special focus on the resort of Alpe d’Huez, which features in …

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Inspired by the Winter Olympics? Try the Bobsleigh in La Plagne

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If watching the Winter Olympics has left you buzzing with excitement, and wanting to sample the G-forces and high speeds of the bobsleigh yourself, then did you know that La Plagne is the answer? You don’t need to be a …

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Gold for Team GB in the Team Snowboard Cross

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Team GB celebrated one of the most significant moments in its Winter Olympic history as Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale claimed gold in the mixed team snowboard cross at the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics. It was the first gold medal won …

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Britain’s Best Ski & Snowboard Medal Prospects for Milano-Cortina Olympics

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As the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics approach, Great Britain’s skiers and snowboarders head to Italy with genuine medal ambitions across multiple freestyle and snowboard disciplines. From park and pipe to head-to-head snowboard cross, a new generation of British athletes is arriving …

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Proposed new gondola would improve access between Morzine and Avoriaz

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A long-mooted express gondola linking the ski towns of Morzine and Avoriaz is gaining fresh momentum after years of delays. The new lift would transform access between two of the French Alps’ busiest ski resorts and ease some of the …

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Huge Snowstorm on the way to Alps…!

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After the incredible start to the season in November, the last month or so has been pretty disappointing in terms of snowfall in the Alps. However – at last – Mother Nature is about to deliver. There is a huge …

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Les 2 Alpes to open renovated swimming pool and ice rink

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After six years the French ski resort of Les 2 Alpes is reopening its swimming pool and ice rink complex. Closed since 2019, it is due to open for the 2025/26 winter season next month. The development was complicated after …

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Les Arcs unveils new Plan des Violettes gondola

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This winter, Les Arcs will open their new high-speed Plan des Violettes gondola, which will dramatically improving access from Villaroger. The €19 million investment features 40 ten-seater cabins. The journey will now take just 6 minutes and 45 seconds, down …

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New chairlift for Les Gets

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The French ski resort of Les Gets in Les Portes du Soleil is opening a new detachable chairlift in the Rosta sector this winter. Opening in December 2025, the new lift will replace the existing four-seater lift with a state-of-the-art …

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New Six-Seater Aiguille Percée chairlift for Tignes

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This winter Tignes will open the new six-seater Aiguille Percée chairlift, representing a major upgrade on access to one of the most iconic peaks of the French Alps. The older fixed-grip quad chair has now been removed and replaced by …

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