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Video: Plane wreckage in French Alps entices skiers for tricks and photos

Skiers used the plane as unusual site to demonstrate skills

Man injured after skier throws large snowball from ski lift onto restaurant terrace in French Alps

The culprit was identified after he posted a video of the incident on social media

Photos: Surprise snowfall of up to 20 cm in eastern France

Flakes have been falling in the departments of Jura and Doubs since yesterday, February 25

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French Alps ski resort uses AI piste to teach beginners

The indoor device ‘places’ people onto the resort's slopes on a screen and they learn twice as fast as on usual beginner slopes, claims instructor

France’s only free ski slope closes: Which other resorts are considered at risk?

A report has identified the most vulnerable stations in the face of climate change and lack of snow

American skier breaks leg in France and finds help by contacting emergency services… in the US

Smartwatch sent out location of accident to US centre who passed it to French Air Force

Uber Ski connects French transport hubs to Alpine ski resorts

Prices are fixed with all vehicles able to carry snowsport equipment

French ski resort opens for first time in seven years - thanks to snow

It is the first time it has had enough snowfall since 2018

CONFIRMED: Major road connecting ski stations in French Alps will reopen today after rockfall

Authorities feared up to 15 hours of traffic build up if road was not opened before school holidays began

Skiers risk a fine (and even criminal charges) for these offences in France

From ‘speeding’ down slopes to drunkenness, we look at the rules of the mountains

Major route to ski stations in French Alps set to reopen after rockfall

Road expected to reopen in time for school holidays

Good news for skiers in south of France as four resorts are open

Recent snowfall has benefited the resorts

World-famous cable car in French Alps sets sights on March reopen date

Recent incident affected opening of ‘La Grave’ ski lifts

British skier dies in avalanche in French Alps

Authorities were forced to call off search and say death toll may rise

Child, 11, seriously hurt after falling from ski lift at French resort

They were airlifted to hospital yesterday

Trenitalia rivals SNCF to offer train service to French ski stations

The service is a clear sign of the Italian operator’s strategy for the French ski resort market

Cable damage stops opening of world-famous French cable car for skiers

Alpine area famous for off-piste routes faces tourism hit

Snow is here (more on way): Many French ski resorts set to open this week

Resorts in the Pyrenees announced their opening dates following heavy snowfall on Sunday and Monday

The top 20 cheapest ski stations in France named in new study

France has one of the lowest rates for ski passes in the world

No snow: Largest ski resort in Pyrenees delays its opening date

So far the only snow has been a light covering of artificial powder at 2,500 metres altitude

From Devon and Serre Chevalier to the South Pole; para-skier's epic challenge

Former army officer sets off on a world-first 911km solo South Pole trek

Human error may have caused Val Thorens ski lift crash, says prosecutor

The crash injured eight workers, including two severely

French ski station voted as best in the world

Savoie resort popular with international skiers wins for a record ninth time

Closure of major ski station in France pushed back by one year

Local officials have acknowledged public support and a crowdfund of €200,000

2024-25 dates for ski slopes to open in French Alps and Pyrenees

Most resorts are set to be open before Christmas, with the first opening next month

Ski resort in the French Alps to close

Funds to complete an ‘all-season’ conversion project have run out

Work to protect birds from dangers of French ski resorts is a success

Simple actions like attaching brightly coloured discs to electricity wires and ski lift cables is helping to prevent accidents

Electric skis offer same thrill without the snow, says French inventor

If you miss skiing there are now motorised skis on wheels you can strap on in the city

SEE: Old French skis turned into colourful tables and benches

A cooperative is selling the recycled pieces to mountain businesses or members of the public

Skiers delight as up to 60cm of snow set to hit French resorts

Heavy snowfall in the Pyrenees and Alps is a boost for tourism but avalanche warnings are in place in some areas

Ski-speak: Eight expressions to speak like a local skier in France

Peuf, le dahu, des virolets, dré dans l’pentu - we show you how to blend in during your next mountain holiday

American and Briton die in separate sports accidents in French Alps

The American tourist died ‘speed riding’ while the Briton died in a skiing accident. A second Briton also died this week after suffering a heart-attack while skiing

Car stuck on piste as driver tries to drop off skier in Pyrénées

The vehicle was discovered stuck part way up the slope when the ski resort opened

Lack of snow hangs over school holiday ski season in Pyrénées

Ski stations are closing temporarily. Low snow levels also increase drought woes

French mountain resorts now offer much more than just skiing

Horse-drawn sleighs, ice diving, snowshoeing - ski towns are a winter playground for non-skiers too

LOOK INSIDE: French mountain chalets on sale for up to €1 million

We look at five getaways for people dreaming of a white Christmas

Can I get seasonal work as a non-French person?

It is more difficult, but still possible, to work in certain sectors on a short-term basis

Highest ski station in Pyrenees definitely to close

The resort reopened in 2021 after a group of enthusiasts tried to rescue it from €13million of debt but poor weather conditions helped put the final nail in the coffin

Ski holiday firm calls for more direct train links to French resorts

The company said fewer than 0.5% of French people skiing in the Alps went by train and 80% of British skiers travelled by plane

Winter Olympics 2030: France is the only candidate remaining

Bids by Switzerland and Sweden have already been ruled out

From bonuses to bikes: Key dates and changes in December in France

Stay up-to-date with what is new - and what is ending

Major ski stations in France to open early as metre of snow arrives

The Alps have seen heavy snowfall over several days as stations prepare for the winter season

How can I get to the ski resorts in France?

A look at flights, trains and buses to help you get to the mountains this winter

France sees strong interest in cross country skiing despite less snow

The sport which saw a boom during the Covid years continues to attract participants

Highest ski station in Pyrénées-Orientales to close

Investors had sought to diversify activities but a lack of snow in 2022 ended the plans

Ski results for 2022-23 French Alps season and winter open dates

Results were down due to soaring costs and Britons outnumbered other foreign tourists on the mountains, figures show

French ski stations appeal higher costs for seasonal employees

They argue that their fixed-term contracts are different to the short-term contracts on which the government is levying extra charges

French regions mull joint bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics

It is more than 30 years since France last held the sporting extravaganza

How to get your hands on some vintage French ski cabins from the 1970s

They could make a nice addition to your French garden

Appeal for help over son’s mystery death at French ski resort

Patrick Findlay’s body was found at the foot of a cliff – his mother is calling for anyone who saw him to come forward

Man dies after falling 40 metres from cable car at French ski resort

“It’s terrible. It's the first time an accident like this has happened at the station,” said the director of ski lift firm at Les Deux Alpes. The man was said to be drunk when the accident happened.

‘Run of my life’: French skier hits 255.5km/h to break speed record

Simon Billy, 31, broke the record on a 98% incline slope at the World Speed Skiing Championships in Vars

French hospital inundated with 80 - 100 ski accidents a day

The situation has been blamed on mild temperatures causing more ‘slushy’ snow and a rise in slope visitors

Three ski deaths in France including an American and a British tourist

The accidents all occurred in the Alps at the weekend and involved falls whilst skiing off-piste or snow touring

The stunning familial ski domain in the French Alps

Volunteers play a key role in this mountain community that sits in both the Drôme and Isère departments

iPhone raises alert as confuses skiing with accidents in France

Ski resort says a new safety feature in the phones is causing confusion as it is automatically calls the emergency services in case of steep slopes and sudden stops

Why we drive rather than take the train to ski in the French Alps

A reader from the UK who has been travelling for 40 years to ski defends his choice

Rising renovation costs, €20,000 folding house: French property update

We also look at soaring prices in ski resorts, the tenant who was evicted for a radical bathroom makeover, and hear why the former PM is against banning energy inefficient homes from the rental market

French ski workers call ‘unlimited’ strike just before half-term break

End of month protest coincides with nationwide strike action

Chance to buy a part of ski history from resort in French Pyrenees

50-year-old cable car cabins to be sold at auction to raise money for sick children. Starting price is €500

Ski holidays in France: why British tourists shun the train

The vast majority of the million skiers coming from the UK travel by plane

British skier dies in French Alps avalanche during outing with guide

The woman, 45, was airlifted off Mont Blanc glacier but died of her injuries

Ski stations in France see some snow after major lack in mild January

Snowfall is predicted in the Alps and Pyrenees over the next few days, with the most above 2,000 metres, but it may not be enough for struggling lower-altitude stations